General News
6 March, 2026
Anh Do set to visit Camperdown
AUSTRALIAN comedian Anh Do will be visiting Camperdown in June for a live show of his memoir The Happiest Refugee.
It will be the first time the comedian has visited the area, with the show scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at the Theatre Royal Camperdown (2 Bath Street).
In addition to his comedy, Mr Do is known for the children’s book series Hotdog and appearances on television shows such as Spicks and Specks, Rove Live, The Footy Show and Thank God You’re Here.
A-List Entertainment staff member Andrew Laing said Mr Do was looking forward to bringing his show to the Theatre Royal.
“Anh Do travelled to Australia in 1980 on an eight-metre fishing boat with 47 other Vietnamese refugees,” he said.
“Sick with dehydration and one person already dead, the journey was the first of many struggles for a young Do, who overcame all manner of difficulties throughout his life to become a lawyer and, in 2008, Australia’s Comedian of the Year.
“Today he is one of Australia’s most sought-after stand-ups as well as a talented writer, actor, producer and star of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV series Anh’s Brush with Fame.
“The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir charts his journey from starving refugee to one of Australia’s best-loved entertainers and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years”.
“Do’s struggles as a young refugee – his difficulties with English, divorcing parents, being bullied and being broke – are brought to life in this hilarious but moving stage show, garnering this happy refugee standing ovations across the country.”
Doors will open for the event at 7.30pm, with tickets available by visiting www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1541648.
Read More: Camperdown