Comedy is King - latest news: Greg Anderson (Australia's Electric Cowboy) joins entertainment line-up

Comedy is King is a gala night in aid of Down Syndrome NSW - supporting children and adults with Down syndrome and their families

Wednesday 23rd September, 2009

Westin Hotel, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney

featuring Brian Doyle and friends – some of Australia’s best comedy talent (Vince Sorrenti, Sean Kramer and more)

Plus the legendary Leo Sayer and Glenn Shorrock

Latest news on the entertainment line-up

* Just confirmed *

Greg Anderson, Australia's Electric Cowboy is returning from the United States for a rare Australian performance, live in the Ballroom at Comedy is King.

Football legends Craig Wing, John Raper, Ben Elias, Jarryd Hayne and more.

Guest speaker: Anthony Bell - Chief Executive Officer of Bell Partners, one of Sydney’s premium firms of Chartered Accountants, Auditors and Financial Advisors. Anthony is well-known for his TV appearances (The Morning Show) and for his high-flying and famous clientele. Anthony will speak about his experiences of employing a young man with Down syndrome, with the hope of inspiring others to do the same.

With a wicked sense of humour immense Irish charm, legendary Dublin-born comedian Brian Doyle delights his audiences.

MC: Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins, Entertainment reporter and host extraordinaire.

Special Guest and Screening: Gerard O’Dwyer, award-winning actor who has Down syndrome, will introduce the Tropfest-winning film in which he starred and won the prestigious best actor award. The film ‘Be My Brother’ also won best film.

Special Performance: Phil Davidson – Phil will perform live, songs from his beautiful and acclaimed album ‘Edge of it All’, including the very beautiful song ‘Georgia’s Smile’ – a tribute to his daughter who has Down syndrome.

Other live performances include: Vince Sorrenti, Leo Sayer, Glenn Shorrock

Please feel free to pass this information on to anyone you think will be interested in this very special once in a life time evening.

Click here to download an invitation and reservation slip
or you can book now on 1800 804 275
melanie@internationalevents.com.au
http://www.internationalevents.com.au/
or contact Priscilla at Down Syndrome NSW priscilla@dsansw.org.au ; phone 9841 4444

Click here to download a brochure about this important evening - you are welcome to email it to friends and supporters