David Sedaris at Johnny Mercer Theatre

David Sedaris is beloved for his clever critiques and satirical wit. His ability to observe his surroundings and recognize human behaviors then put them down in writing in the most hilarious and eloquent manner is why readers love his works. Having been nominated five times for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album at the Grammy Awards, Sedaris has become one of the most celebrated humor writers in America.

Apart from the Grammys, Sedaris has several other accolades. He has been awarded the Thurber Prize for American Humor and the Terry Southern Prize for Humor. Moreover, he has received the Jonathan Swift International Literature Prize for Satire and Humor and the Time 2001 Humorist of the Year Award. The list of his achievements goes on, and clearly, Sedaris’ works are what one may call a must-read.

His BBC Radio 4 show, Meet David Sedaris, had been broadcasted since 2010. The show features audio recordings of Sedaris reading his new and previous works in front of a live audience. The show runs thirty minutes per episode and is now on its seventh season, with six episodes.

Sedaris’ previous works, such as the Best of Me, A Carniam of Snackery Diaries, and Calypso, were New York Times best-sellers. This collection of essays and published stories has also been critically-acclaimed by many of his peers and fans. Currently, 16 million copies of his books have been released and translated into 32 languages.

Watch David Sedaris read his latest work to a live audience at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on Tuesday 12th April 2022. Get your tickets now because they may run out before you know it!