Fresh off performances at the Perth and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, Melbourne comedian Aidan Jones is set to make his return to the The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing next Tuesday evening February 28 to wrap up Shedshaker’s FebFast calendar of events.
Aidan told the Mail he is looking forward to returning to Castlemaine with his new show.
“I received a great reception last year and I’m really looking forward to coming back. It’s such a friendly, welcoming place,” he said.
“When I last visited, I was touring with my show which was about meeting my Colombian biological father which got picked up by Amazon Prime.
“This time around I am touring with my new show ‘The Morning After’ which touches on my decision to quit drinking in 2019 which ties in really nicely with the FebFast theme,” Aidan said.
“I’ve been off the sauce for four years now. I thought that quitting drinking would solve all my problems – I was wrong. Turns out I’m still an idiot with all the same problems, but now I’m sober, so I have to solve them myself!” Aidan laughs.
“From racist computers, to humiliating photos, to being yelled at by thousands of Colombians on the internet – I could’ve used a drink, but I don’t miss the morning after,” he says.
“It’s challenging you can’t blame the drink for the dumb things you’ve done, and you can’t drink to feel better. You have to face your problems head on,” he said.
Aidan said its terrific to see more young people examining the concept of drinking and making sure if they do choose to drink, they are doing it for the right reasons.
“It’s also great to see venues like Shedshaker and Oz Non-Alcohol here in Adelaide being really progressive and offering alternatives for those who choose not to drink,” he said.
Aidan said that he enjoys sharing stories and giving people a good laugh.
“People say I can be very honest and silly, but there is always something meaningful they can take away with them,” he said.
The comedian has been on the circuit for 12 years now and is also looking forward to appearing at the upcoming Melbourne Comedy Festival and returning to the Edinburgh Fringe in August.
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