Tony
Woods has a unique and argumentative style of comedy that rings true with thousands
of fans worldwide. As one of America's most wanted comedians (and yes that applies
to the law as well) he has a strong following in the US, UK, Australia and even
Holland despite the fact that he has not updated his MySpace page since Jan 2008!
Born in North Carolina and raised in the D.C. area, Woods kicked off his career
on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and is credited as the inspiration for David Chappelle.
"Yeah there is some truth to that, but he is not the only one, a lot of other
comedians have adapted my style, he just happens to be the richest and is the
most well known…a household name. God bless them all," laughs Tony.
During his first Australian tour in three years, Tony went MIA several
times! In fact Tony missed his first Australian appearance since 2006 and arrived
into Melbourne the day after his first show!! There are also unconfirmed reports
that while Tony was on stage, in Sydney during Sydney Comedy Festival, he was
supposed to be in the US for a court appearance, the nature of which is still
a mystery.
With a show unmistakably entertaining on every level, Tony is
a performer that understands his audience and even encourages them to step into
his strange, strange world. During his sell out run at the 2009 Sydney Comedy
Festival, a diehard fan approached Tony with an unusual request - could he propose
to his girlfriend during Tony's show that night? Always up for a challenge, Tony
brought the guy onstage. However after 15 minutes of Tony's leading questions,
the guy still hadn't proposed until finally coming out with the romantic line
"Babe will you marry me? I'll never cheat on you!"
After his
knockout performance at CRACKER NIGHT as part of the 2009 Sydney Comedy Festival,
Good News Week jumped at the chance to have him on the show in May this year.
While on his previous visit three years earlier, Tony's playful, cool demeanor
and sharp and mischievous subject matter had The Footy Show declaring him their
favorite act ever!
Tony's recent appearances Comedy Central Presents Tony
Woods, Comedy Central USO Tour, and Comedy Central World Comedy Tour have made
him a comic favorite of international renown. He has also appeared on Last Comic
Standing, A&E's Caroline's Comedy Hour, Showtime at the Apollo, NBC's Friday
Night Videos, Just for Laughs, NYPD Blue, HACK, Late Night with Conan O'Brien
and HBO Comedy Spot.
Tony Woods will be appearing at the Sydney Comedy Store
from Tues 4thth August - Saturday 15th August 2009.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Comedy in Action - Live comedy for a good cause! All proceeds from Wednesday
12th August at the Comedy Store will go to Mission in Action.
Mission in
Action (MIA) is situated on 10 acres on the outskirts of Nakuru, Rift Valley Province,
Kenya in East Africa. MIA is currently raising funds to assist with many projects
including a nursery school and a community centre having already completed several
community projects including water tanks, a maternity ward, a children's playground
and irrigation for the growth of fresh produce.
THE COMEDY STORE:
The
Comedy Store is Australia's premier and longest running stand-up comedy club.
Home to the country's biggest home-grown and visiting international comedy stars
since 1981, live local talent has included Adam Hills, Akmal Saleh, Wil Anderson,
Tripod, Julia Morris, Dave Hughes, Rodney Rude and Claire Hooper; and international
legends such as Arj Barker, Stephen K Amos, David O'Doherty, Danny Bhoy, Sugar
Sammy, Tom Arnold, and Rain Pryor to name just a few.
Located in Sydney's
Entertainment Quarter - Moore Park, The Comedy Store is the complete gag lovers
experience. With table service drinks in a cozy and intimate candlelit club, the
Store delivers a powerhouse of laughs to packed houses every night. And is at
the heart of Sydney Entertainment Quarter's myriad of dining experiences and late
night shopping, with convenient car parking right at the door.
Gag mad
early birds can also now take advantage of The Comedy Store's new incredible mid-week
deals; and see world class stand up for the price of a movie ticket. Tight Ass
Tuesday Comedy tickets are just $10; Wednesday Comedy Happy Hour tickets are only
$15 with $3 drinks from 6-8pm; and Triple Treat Thursday's - are just too good
with a show, pizza and drink for just $20.
With a maximum $30 ticket price
on weekends, and Australia's finest home grown and international comedians, The
Comedy Store is Sydney's best value for live entertainment and laughs. And the
perfect place to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy top-notch stand up live, with
family and friends.
Check out The Comedy Store website at www.comedystore.com.au
for the most up to date line-ups and listings, special announcements; or to book
a show.
PRICES:
Tues $10.00 (ticket inclusive)
Wed $15.00 (ticket
inclusive and $3 drinks 6-8pm)
Thurs $20.00 (Free Pizza)
Friday & Saturday
$30 (ticket inclusive)
WHERE:
Comedy Store Sydney
The Entertainment
Quarter - Moore Park
(Formerly Fox Studios)
BOOKINGS:
Comedy
Store Sydney Box Office 02 9357 1419
www.comedystore.com.au
