Prepare to be captivated by the formidable Fran Lebowitz, the renowned American writer, acerbic social commentator, and unapologetically opinionated humourist, as she descends upon Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne in February 2024. Tickets on sale from Tuesday, 8 August and General on sale from Thursday, 10 August.
Tuesday 13 February Sydney Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall
presented in partnership with Sydney Opera House Talks & Ideas
Thursday 15 February Brisbane QPAC Concert Hall
Sunday 18 February Melbourne Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
In a cultural landscape teeming with self-proclaimed experts and incessant chatter, Fran Lebowitz reigns supreme with scathing and insightful social commentary. A force to be reckoned with, she possesses an unparalleled ability to dissect life with biting precision. Her recent Netflix documentary series “Pretend It’s a City”, masterfully directed by her friend Martin Scorsese, left audiences spellbound with its tantalizing glimpse into a New York City brimming with life, accompanied by Lebowitz’s searing and contemptuous critique of the very essence of existence there.
As she takes the stage, Lebowitz will unleash her cutting-edge perspectives on a myriad of topics, sparing no aspect of her life for scrutiny. From her turbulent upbringing in New Jersey and her expulsion from high school, branded as a pernicious influence on her peers, to her audacious plunge into 1970s New York City, where she penned a column for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine, Lebowitz will offer insights into the pressing issues of our time, including gender, race, politics, and the media. Moreover, she will regale you with a litany of personal vexations, aiming her disdainful gaze at the revolting spectacles of celebrity culture, the nuisance of tourists, the encroachment of technology, and the absurdity of strollers.
Amidst an ever-shifting world, these events promise to serve as a caustic tonic, delivering piercing observations on contemporary living and modern culture. Embrace the opportunity to confront this icon, armed with your own audacious and controversial questions. Brace yourself for Lebowitz’s unfiltered, off-the-cuff brilliance—a testament to her formidable writing, marked by its unyielding forthrightness, irascibility, and unwaveringly opinionated nature.
