The Axis of Awesome are The World_x0019_ s Most Awesomest Comedy Band. In the incredible time that they have been together, they have done literally so much stuff. They have blown audiences away around the world, including the prestigious invite-only Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and four sold out seasons at the world_x0019_ s largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe. Their latest show received multiple 5-star reviews in it_x0019_ s premiere season at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2011, and they were described as _x001C_ a superbeast of high energy, high impact comedy_x001D_ (chortle.co.uk). They have also sold out seasons at the Adelaide Fringe and Cabaret Festivals, the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, the Sydney Opera House and the Singapore Flipside Festival. They recently finished two tours of the United States (of America), performing at colleges, amphitheatres, comedy clubs, theatres and one kitchen. It was massive and they are going back soon to perform for more American citizens and their friends. Not content with breaking box offices around the world, they_x0019_ ve also smashed internet records _x0013_ their Four Chord Song is the highest rated comedy video of all time on YouTube, and has received over 30 million hits. They have multiple TV appearances in Australia and globally, and their brand new DVD _x001C_ The Axis of Awesome Live_x001D_ is already a hit with audiences worldwide. They recently picked up the Time Out Award for Best Australian Act at the Sydney Comedy Festival, and they are also recipients of the prestigious Moosehead Award for their first ever Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, _x001C_ The Axis of Awesome Comeback Spectacular_x001D_ . Their new album _x001C_ Animal Vehicle_x001D_ is a collection of their best work to date, and has just been released worldwide. Now they return to Adelaide to continue their 2006 World Tour. This show will include brand new songs never before performed in Australia, as well as classic hits and plenty of jokes about how short Benny is. Here's what some people have written about them in various publications of note: -_x001C_ Truly Awesomely funny_x001D_ ! 5 stars -Adelaide Advertiser _x001C_ Fringe legends!_x001C_ 5 stars -Three Weeks (UK) _x001C_ Brilliantly witty _x0013_ the laughs come thick and fast_x001D_ 5 stars -British Theatre Guide _x001C_ If you don_x0019_ t laugh until your jaw aches and you_x0019_ re clutching your sides begging them to stop then I have no polite way to finish this sentence._x001D_ 5 stars -Broadway Baby _x001C_ They rock hard, possess the rugged look of rock stars and the keen eyes of top flight comedy writers_x001D_ 5 stars -The Daily Dust (UK) _x001C_ True professionals_x001D_ 5 stars -Fresh Air (UK) Their musical lampoons really hit the mark& they had the audience in stitches, hooting for an encore _x0013_ 4 stars_x001D_ -The Age _x001C_ The group have got their on-stage personas down, their timing is tight and the show barrels along beautifully& Awesome, your time has come!_x001D_ 4 stars -Time Out Sydney
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