Comedian Louis C.K. to perform in Hong Kong next March
US comedian Louis C.K. will perform in Hong Kong on March 24 next year.
His 'Ridiculous' tour involves 100 gigs in the US this year, with Asian and European fixtures set for 2026.
Tickets go on sale in August via his website, louisck.com.
His team confirmed to HKFP on Monday that a previously announced Manila date would be replaced by the appearance in Hong Kong. He will also take to the stage in India, Thailand and Japan.
'Simply, I'm hitting the road again and staying out there for a long while. I am, after all, a professional stand-up comedian,' the multi-award winning comic wrote in an email to fans.
C.K. rose to prominence as a writer for Saturday Night Live and late night talk show hosts. He released nine comedy albums, starred in numerous specials, and received acclaim for his semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series Louie.
The comedian's projects were cancelled following sexual misconduct allegations in 2017. But he has since continued to tour and release stand-up specials.
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