Comedy is King

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

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 was so inspired by last year’s speakers at last year’s Gala event ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ that shortly afterwards, Anthony decided to employ a young man with Down syndrome at his prestigious firm at King Street Wharf.

Anthony employed Kevin who has Down syndrome and was a participant in Down Syndrome NSW’s ‘Up, Up and Away’ mentoring program for young adults with Down syndrome, generously sponsored by guests at last year’s Gala.

Anthony will speak about his experiences of employing someone 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.  Brian is also grandfather to a beautiful little boy who has Down syndrome.

MC: Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins, Entertainment reporter and host extraordinaire - Richard will be joined at the event by his son who has Down syndrome.

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. The film and Gerard’s success was another wonderful outcome of DS NSW’s ‘Up, Up and Away’ program made possible by funds raised due to the generosity of guests at last year’s Gala dinner.

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

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or contact Priscilla at Down Syndrome NSW priscilla@dsansw.org.au

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