Comedy maestro Stephen K Amos is back at the Adelaide Fringe for a strictly limited run, bringing his signature wit, charm, and razor-sharp observations to the stage.
Known for his infectious energy and effortless storytelling, Stephen will deliver a 'Work In Progress' evening of fresh ideas, off-the-cuff hilarity, and unfiltered musings.
Following the success of his hit show 'Oxymoron', a scene-stealing appearance in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', and a wild stint in the jungle on 'I’m A Celebrity...', Amos returns with a performance that promises big laughs. With his joke book bursting and his comedic instincts sharper than ever, anything can happen when he steps up to the mic.
Ahead of another season at Adelaide Fringe, Stephen lists the top five superpowers he'd love to have: “In this Marvel world, I want to be able to explore the universe,” he says. “My top five things that I’ve chosen during the Adelaide Fringe are all superpowers.”
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Time Travel. My 'Work In Progress' show is at 8pm in the Garden Of Unearthly Delights, which means as usual, I will never get to see the other great shows between the hours of 7pm and 9pm. However, with this superpower I could see every show across the Fringe! Plus on a selfish note I’ll know next week’s lottery numbers.Two
Flight. I’m flying in to Adelaide from London on a 24-hour direct flight. However, I’d much rather take my own leisurely time and pace while visiting many wonderful destinations along the way. On a more practical note, I’ll never need a taxi or Uber again or indeed have trouble parking.Three
Mind Reader/Telepathy. Every comedian will tell you there’s always someone in the audience in the front row with a face you simply cannot read. Do they hate you? Are they enjoying the show? Are they there under duress? Comics are vulnerable, needy souls so it would be good to know where I stand.Four
Invisibility. Eating habits are terrible during the festival or tour season. They’re full of late nights and fast food. Honestly, I don’t want to be on first-name terms with the staff at Hungry Jacks or the Pancake House, I’d rather be invisible! On a side note – here are five foods that simply have no business being consumed. Vegemite. . . Is just yeast. Blue cheese. . . It smells like feet. Popcorn. . . Useless. Raisins. . . A poor man’s grape. Custard. . . Simply adds nothing.Five
Shapeshifter. AI and CGI have changed the landscape of movies and literature. So why not stand-up comedy? Imagine how my jokes and stories would come to life if I could become whatever it was I was talking about?Actually, reading this back it’s clear I want to be all-seeing and all-knowing. Essentially, I want to be omnipotent. Just call me God.
Stephen K Amos plays The Box at The Garden of Unearthly Delights (Adelaide Fringe) 11-23 March.
