Armed only with a microphone and a harmonica, heavyweight US comic Arj Barker returns to Oz and tackles over 17 of the heaviest topics around. Filmed at the historic Regal Theatre in Perth, this performance is sure to weigh in as an instant classic as you watch Arj discover the lighter side of everything from death and ghosts, to ice cream, porno titles and even Thai ping pong balls. Need a lift? Then bend your knees, and prepare for a tonne of funny. This is Heavy.
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