1 March 2023

Jim Jefferies ‘Give Em’ What They Want’ Tour comes to the UK

Jim Jefferies is set to storm the UK this month with his new stand-up tour ‘Give Em’ What They Want’! The 14-date tour starts on Wednesday 8^th March at Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo taking in three London Eventim Apollo shows and 3 Manchester Apollo shows finally culminating on 30^thMarch at Cardiff’s International Arena.

“Gleefully gobby and brutally hones..compelling” EVENING STANDARD ****

On 14^th February his brand-new Netflix special came out ‘Jim Jefferies: High n’ Dry’ where he embraces his happily married, stone cold sober life! The show also covers the LGBTQ+ community and his admission of getting a hair transplant and taking medication for upward of 15 years to keep from balding. Jefferies also sounds off on the laziness of koala bears and the reason why he’ll never drink again.This is his fifth special for the streaming service and 10^th in his career. His previous specials include 2020’s ‘Intolerant’.

“Jefferies is a sharp commentator, as anyone who’s seen his viral routine on US gun control can attest… He is the very definition of roguish charm” CHORTLE ****

The Australian comedian/actor/writer is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy for over 20 years. Jim was honoured as Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Just for Laughs Festival in 2019. 2020 saw him take his Oblivious tour to Europe and North America. He currently hosts his own podcast I Don’t Know About That with Jim Jefferies.

Jefferies has also appeared and starred in films and TV including the comedy series Legit which he co-wrote, executive produced and starred for FX. He starred in the Australian film Me and My Mates vs the Zombie Apocalypse and appeared in the films Killing Hasselhoff and Punching Henry. He hosted and co-created the popular Comedy Central series, The Jim Jefferies Show which ran 3 seasons from 2017-2019 and featured Brad Pitt as the show’s weatherman.

Jim, who was diagnosed as autistic in his late 30s lives in Los Angeles with his wife English actress Tasie and their young son Charlie. With the help of his wife Jim kicked a handful of old habits and began eating healthier, exercising, and dipping his toes into meditation.

The tour dates are as follows:

MARCH

Wed 8^th GLASGOW – SEC Armadillo

Thurs 9^th & Fri 10^th MANCHESTER – O2 Apollo

Sat 11^th EDINBURGH – Playhouse

Sun 12^th NEWCASTLE – O2 City Hall

Sat 18^th SHEFFIELD – City Hall

Sun 19^th NOTTINGHAM – Royal Concert Hall

Tues 21^st, Wed 22^nd & Thurs 23rd LONDON – Eventim Apollo

Fri 24^th MANCHESTER – O2 Apollo

Sun 26^th BRIGHTON – Centre

Wed 29^th BIRMINGHAM – Utilita Arena