Ben Elton brings Authentic Stupidity tour to Australia in 2025 Ben Elton, one of the pioneers of modern stand-up comedy, is set to return to Australia in 2025 with his new Authentic Stupidity tour.
Following the success of his sold-out tour in 2021, Elton will bring his signature wit and insight to audiences across the country, kicking off the tour on March 13 in Perth and concluding on April 4 on the Gold Coast.
This latest tour explores themes close to Elton’s heart, taking a humorous but critical look at the world’s increasing reliance on Artificial Intelligence. He describes his new show as a response to what he calls “Authentic Stupidity.”
Ben Elton Australian tour dates 2025
- Thursday 13 March – Astor Theatre, Perth
- Saturday 15 March – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
- Tuesday 18 March – Her Majesty’s, Adelaide
- Friday 21 March – City Recital Hall, Sydney
- Wednesday 26 March – Canberra Theatre, Canberra*
- Friday 28 March – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul
- Saturday 29 March – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
- Tuesday 1 April – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
- Friday 4 April – HOTA, Gold Coast
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In his words, “The verdict’s in! Humanity is thick! Homo halfwit. The idiot branch of the ape family! We need signs to tell us to step off escalators, we elect gibbering fools to lead us, and now we’ve invented Artificial Intelligence which is actually going to replace us! I’ve spent 45 years in comedy exploring the outer limits of human idiocy, and my mission has never been more timely. Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!”
Elton’s multi-award-winning career spans four decades, covering television, theatre, literature, and film. His contributions include influential shows like The Young Ones and Blackadder, popular novels such as Stark and Dead Famous, and celebrated musicals including We Will Rock You. In 2023, he received a BAFTA for Comedy Entertainment Programme for the Channel 4 revival of Friday Night Live.
Tickets for all shows go on sale Tuesday, 12 November, at 9:00 am, with the Canberra show available from Thursday, 14 November, at 9:00 am. Live Nation members have access to an exclusive pre-sale starting on Monday, 11 November, at 10:00 am, ending Tuesday, 12 November, at 8:00 am.
For full tour and ticket information, visit benelton.live or livenation.com.au.
