THERE are few comics in the world with the tenacity and killer instinct of Austen Tayshus.
The comedy superstar who rose to fame in the early 80s, has the ability to take a room hostage, just with his tongue.
Topical, dangerous, irreverent, he is satirical, unflappable and relentless.
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READ NOWHe is a fixture on the Australian comedy scene.
Every show is unique. He weaves current politics, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, semantics, religion and of course, sport and the Pope into the one gag.
Austen (left) is a man of controversy. There is no subject he won’t dissect. Uncomfortable, confronting but always illuminating.
An Austen Tayshus Show is both hilarious and cleansing.
He sees his role as social agitator, as the prickle in the paw that makes people think.
He doesn’t need you to like him, in fact he would prefer that you didn’t.
WHAT: Austen Tayshus WHEN: September 1, 8pm with doors open at 7pm WHERE: Ocean Clipper Inn, Patterson Road, Rockingham TICKETS: www.ticketbooth.com.auPic: Austen Tayshus
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