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Fane Australia presents

An Evening with Ben Elton

What Have I Done?
Comedy
Her Majesty's Theatre
Ben Elton Feature Image 2560x1280
Just Announced

GP on sale Monday 11 August 10AM.

What has Ben Elton done?

He’s written the most eagerly awaited show business autobiography of the year, and now he’s doing a book launch tour. That’s what.

To celebrate the release of What Have I Done?, Ben Elton will be interviewed live on stage by HG Nelson - to share stories from his extraordinary life and career.

From The Young Ones and Blackadder to We Will Rock You and Upstart Crow, Ben has helped shape the cultural landscape for over four decades - and now, for the first time, he’s telling it all.

This unmissable live event will see Ben dive deep into his life’s most revealing moments: the behind-the-scenes triumphs and chaos, the personal and professional highs and lows, the revolution in stand-up comedy, and that ever-present ‘little bit of politics’.

Known for his sharp wit, boundless energy, and unflinching honesty, Ben holds nothing back as he reflects on sixty-five years of life, laughter, and the occasional controversy. Whether you’ve followed him since Saturday Live, or only just discovered Upstart Crow, this is your chance to hear the stories that didn’t make the press - live, unscripted, and utterly unforgettable.

Expect candour, comedy, and a career like no other.


Accessibility
All ages
Runtime

Performance Location: Her Majesty's Theatre

Inside Her Majesty's Theatre auditorium, side view

Her Majesty's Theatre is located at 58 Grote Street, Adelaide, which is on the north side of the street. There is no designated drop off area but cars can pause to drop off passengers nearby on Grote Street. 

Car parking

There are many parking options around the Grote Street precinct, including:

Taxi services

There is not a taxi rank direct­ly adja­cent to Her Majesty’s The­atre, but the near­est one is just 250m east, out­side the Hilton Hotel on Vic­to­ria Square. 

Public transport

Many busses, including the free bus that loops through the city and North Adelaide, stop nearby as does the tram which stops in Victoria Square just 250m away.

Find timetables, route details and real-time information on the Adelaide Metro website.

We want to make your vis­it as enjoy­able as pos­si­ble and offer many ways to assist if sup­port is required.

Accessible seating

Remov­able seats are avail­able in the Stalls row G as well as on the Dress Cir­cle and Grand Cir­cle for patrons who wish to remain seat­ed in their wheel­chair or trans­fer to a the­atre seat. 

Lifts

Lifts are locat­ed in the foy­er near the infor­ma­tion desk with access to all levels. 

Toilets

Acces­si­ble toi­lets are avail­able at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Assistance animals

Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly. 

Audio assistance

At Her Majesty’s The­atre, hear­ing loop facil­i­ties are avail­able in foy­er areas. 

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