just for laughs at sydney opera house returns in october 2013 line ...

MEDIA RELEASE TUESDAY 20 TH AUGUST 2013Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris said: “The NSW Government is pleased tosupport the international comedy festival, Just for Laughs, a celebration of comedic talent garnered from allcorners of the world. As Australia’s global city, Sydney is well placed to host this much-anticipated event at ourworld renowned venue, the Sydney Opera House.”“According to the 2012 Live Performance Ticket Attendance and Revenue Survey, NSW’s market share ofcomedy revenue continues to perform well, with greatest growth in attendance last year than the rest ofAustralia.”Andrew Spencer, Executive Producer Sydney Opera House stated: “Just for Laughs at Sydney Opera Housereaches year three with gusto. It's a thrill to welcome international comedians Rob Schneider, Mark Watsonand Kathy Griffin to Sydney. After many years away from Australia it is with great excitement Rove McManusreturns to live comedy in a festival exclusive as host of the International Gala. Book a ticket, leave yourworries at home and let us make you laugh in October!”JUST FOR LAUGHS AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE – YOUR COMEDY DESTINATION IN OCTOBER!TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 26 AUGUSTSYDNEY OPERA HOUSEBox Office: 02 9250 7777www.sydneyoperahouse.com/jflAbout Just For LaughsFounded in 1983, the Just For Laughs Group, a world leader in comedy, has four business units: Festivals, inMontreal, Toronto, Chicago, and Sydney; television production, Gags seen in 135 countries and on 95 airlinesand Stand-up Specials; live shows, such as Canadian tour dates for Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K., John Cleese,Russell Brand, the Capital One® Just For Laughs Comedy Tour and North American dates for Family Guy Live!;and talent management. The Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival is the world's largest and mostprestigious comedy event welcoming 1.5 million people each summer. The Group has offices in Montreal,Toronto, Paris, Los Angeles, New-York and London.About Sydney Opera HouseThe Opera House is a masterpiece that belongs to all Australians. One of the world's most recognised andcelebrated buildings, it contributes significantly to the cultural life of the city. The World Heritage-listed OperaHouse welcomes over 8.2 million visitors on site every year and hosts 1,800 performances attended by 1.4million people. It is one of the world's busiest cultural precincts.About Adrian Bohm presentsAdrian Bohm Presents has been producing theatre, music and comedy tours for the past 30 years and isAustralia's major comedy promoter. Tours include John Cleese, Russell Brand, Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey, RowanAtkinson, Dylan Moran, Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler and many more.MEDIA ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:AKA - Vicky Iliopoulos vicky@aka-au.com 03 8866 8336 or 0410 551 388