Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning writer of funny things Stephen Merchant will be saying "hello ladies" in December when he arrives in Australia for his first-ever stand-up comedy tour.
The long-time Ricky Gervais collaborator and co-creator of cult TV hits The Office and Extras is bringing his acclaimed live solo show, entitled Stephen Merchant Live: Hello Ladies, to Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Merchant says although this is is first-ever standup tour, he performed as a stand-up comedian long before meeting Gervais and becoming famous on TV.
"Life can be lonely as a TV writer so this tour is a great opportunity for me to get out there and meet my fans. And make at least one of them my wife," he said.
Tickets for the potentially life-changing shows (for at least one lucky lady, anyway) go on sale August 30.
- Jenny Noyes