Comedy legend locked in for Point Lonsdale show

A POPULAR Australian comedian will headline a coming comedy night in Point Lonsdale next month in the hope of raising additional funds for local lifesavers and life-saving equipment.

Alexander Jacob Gutman, better known by his stage name Austen Tayshus, will make a special appearance at a special Comedy Night fundraiser at Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club (PLSLSC) on March 4.

The comedy night will focus on the 40th anniversary of comedic work “Australiana”, inviting residents and visitors to witness an international-level talent while helping to raise funds for the club.

“Back when I was about 15, Austen Tayshus was number one on the Australian charts back then. Everybody watched him when he was at his peak in this country,” PLSLSC hospitality manager Jay Epstein said.

“I’m just a low-key manager here at a little club on the seaside and when he reached out asking to play at our venue, I couldn’t believe it.

“I had a chat to him, and he is a really funny guy. We had a long chat about being Jewish, which we both are, and he was just extremely nice, so we booked him from there.”

100 per cent of the funds raised through tickets will go directly into the club, thanks to a generous donation by Point Lonsdale businessman and owner of the Point Lonsdale Guesthouse, Andrew Cannon.

Mr Cannon has been a long-time supporter of the club and will sponsor the expense of the act.

PLSLSC commercial director Emma Harrison said all proceeds would go towards extra lifesaving equipment, the installation of a water bubbler in the clubhouse and bike racks for volunteer lifesavers.

“We do have a bit of a wishlist of items we hope to be able to purchase as a result of the proceeds made from social events, so we’re extremely grateful to have Austen Tayshus performing.

“The lifesaving season continues until Easter, and these are the things we feel are most needed at the moment.

“We hope we can get a decent crowd on the night; it will be one to remember.”

The 90-minute show will run between 8-10pm on the night. Tickets cost $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

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