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Monday 23 April
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Most autobiographies unfold in chronological order – starting in childhood and following the author through adolescence into adulthood. But the new book from Matt Lucas is called Little Me: My Story from A to Z. An alphabetically organised memoir would be an unusual move for most writers, but it’s a typical one for Lucas, who has built his comedy career on looking at the world askew.
In its gleefully jumbled way, the book tells of the comedian’s childhood, rise to fame, his struggles and successes. Lucas is best known for the outrageous characters he played on Little Britain – including Daffyd ‘only gay in the village’ Thomas and Vicky Pollard – but the book shows the more reflective side of its author. It touches on the fraught and fabulous moments of his school years, his father’s stint in prison, the story behind his famously bald head and his adult experiences of grief and fame. The book provides insights, too, into his career exploits, creative collaborations and comic inspirations – his work with David Walliams and his role in Doctor Who.
In April at St Kilda Town Hall, this icon of British popular culture will talk to Cal Wilson about his book, his life and the changing spirit of comedy – not necessarily in that order.
Due to changing work commitments, Matt Lucas has had to cancel his Australian and New Zealand tour. He offers his sincere apologies to his fans.
Featuring
Matt Lucas
Matthew Lucas is a comedian, screenwriter, actor and singer, best known for his work with David Walliams in the television show Little Britain, as well as for his portrayals of George Dawes in the comedy panel game Shooting Stars and both Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee in Alice in Wonderland and the sequel, Alice Through the Looking Glass.
He has appeared in numerous films and TV series including Bridesmaids, Portlandia, Paddington and Gavin & Stacey. He lent his voice to Benny in the animated film Gnomeo and Juliet, and wrote the comedy television series Pompidou for BBC Two.
In 2007 he was placed seventh in the list of the UK's 100 most influential gay men and women by The Independent. In 2010 Matt appeared in Les Miserables at the O2 Arena in London and the following year in the West End.
He lives in London.
Cal Wilson
Cal Wilson came across the Tasman in 2003 and has gone on to become one of our most popular comedians, a perennial favourite on television shows such as Have You Been Paying Attention?, Spicks and Specks, Good News Week and Thank God You’re Here. Her stand up shows are as engaging as they are hilarious, often bringing the audience’s stories to life alongside her own.
Cal earned herself a seat in one of Australia’s most sought after writers rooms at the ABC for The Weekly with Charlie Pickering where she returned for its first two seasons until she landed one of her dream jobs as an ensemble cast member in Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia alongside some of the country’s brightest improvisers.
In 2017, Cal returned to the stage with Things I’ve Never Said which drew sold out crowds to comedy festivals around Australia, appeared on the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival Oxfam Gala and returned as live host for smash hit story telling show The Moth and their regular monthly shows.
Cal’s brand new live show Hindsight will be touring Australia in 2018.