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Viral Aussie entertainer announces national tour
Lovable Australian entertainer Jimmy Rees has announced that he will be bringing his unique blend of humour and storytelling to audiences in a national theatre tour.
Performing a nine-stop tour of Australia and New Zealand, Rees' In Reel Life tour will kick off in October and land at Perth's Riverside Theatre on November 22. Jimmy Rees is hitting theatres later this year. Credit: Frontier Touring
'I'm psyched to be touring my brand-new live show IN REEL LIFE around Australia and also heading to New Zealand for the very first time!' Rees said in a statement.
Becoming a friend to younger audiences for a decade as Jimmy Giggle on popular kids show Giggle & Hoot, the affable entertainer's moniker was upgraded to the more parent friendly 'Jimmy Sizzle' after appearing on Dancing With The Stars in 2019.
However, it was arguably the COVID pandemic that propelled Rees' star even higher, crafting viral videos for home-bound Aussies to laugh their way through isolation.
As a result, the entertainer has amassed four million social media followers, with his skits and parodies on modern living striking a chord with viewers.
Rees' upcoming national tour will be his third in four years, following his successful 2022 breakthrough stand-up campaign and 2023-24 follow-up.
As a symbol of his contribution to the country's media landscape, the star was awarded an Order of Australia medal in 2024.
Tickets to Jimmy Rees' In Reel Life tour go on sale June 30.
