“Jimmy Rees: Meanwhile in Australia” will premiere on Binge on Sept. 27.
The hour-long comedy special fuses traditional stand-up comedy alongside Rees’ skits and characters including ‘The Guy Who Decides and Jason’, ‘The Brighton Ladies’ and ‘Meanwhile in Australia’.
Rees is the former frontman of children’s show “Giggle and Hoot” on the ABC, and has since gone on to become a viral social media star.
The “Meanwhile in Australia” event grew from five live shows to 34 sold-out national events.
Alison Hurbert-Burns, executive director of Binge, said: “We can’t wait to bring viewers more laughs with “Jimmy Rees: Meanwhile In Australia” – Binge’s first original comedy special when it launches on 27 September. With 34 sold-out live shows around the country, Jimmy has taken Australia by storm and we can’t wait to provide more of his distinctive style of humour to Australian fans.
“The special will deliver plenty of entertainment as we see Jimmy bring to life his iconic characters that have entertained millions of people over the last few years.”
Rees added: “Grab a drink, sit back and watch me try to remember where all my props are in my first live comedy show.
“Thrilled to bring “Meanwhile In Australia” live to a whole new audience on Binge featuring Jason, The Guy Who Decides, The Ladies of Brighton all the states and a cameo from a local magpie. PS shut up Tasmania, ok I am going now, bye.”
On the same day as the comedy special’s release on Binge, Rees will release his debut book for adults, “The Guy Who Decides”.