Anh Do in Bega

from Your Coastal Life #2 March 2021

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performingANH DO LIVE IN BEGA

Local and visiting theatregoers across the Bega Valley have the opportunity to experience Anh Do’s live performance of his best-selling book, ‘The Happiest Refugee’, on Tuesday March 23. Combining stand-up comedy with real stories, photos and mementos – ‘The Happiest Refugee’ is truly a unique, human experience not to be missed. Anh Do shares the story of his parents meeting and falling in love in war torn Vietnam and tracks the journey that he and his family made from their homeland to a refugee camp in Malaysia, and fi nally Australia. He delves into life’s highs and lows, while providing audiences with an unforgettable night, fuelled with personal account and introspection. The Music publication gave the show two thumbs up, fi ve stars and hailed it as the “show of the season”, while The Sydney Morning Herald applauded Do on his “irrepressible good humour, infectious energy and bright optimism”. Anh Do is a Vietnamese born Australian author, comedian and artist. He has appeared on many Australian TV shows such as Thank God You’re Here, Good News Week, Anh Does Vietnam and was runner-up on Dancing With The Stars. His book, ‘The Happiest Refugee’, won Australian Book Of The Year and each of his children’s book series have been national bestsellers. As an artist, Anh has won numerous awards including People’s Choice for The Archibald Prize.

‘The Happiest Refugee - Live’ plays just one show at Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Zingel Place, Bega on Tuesday March 23 at 8pm. For further information and to book tickets, visit www. anhdo.com/live-shows or contact the venue on 02 6499 2462.