TV legend Louis Theroux sends fans into a spin by announcing he will tour Australia for a series of talks with Julia Zemiro
- The filmmaker, 49, will take the stage for his 'Louis Theroux Without Limits' tour
- He will explore topics from the reality of sex-trafficking to the opioid epidemic
- A exclusive presale will launch on June 18, before tickets are sold on June 24
British documentary maker Louis Theroux will tour Australia and New Zealand for a series of shows.
The TV legend, 49, will take the stage in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne in 2020 for his 'Louis Theroux Without Limits' tour.
ABC presenter Julia Zemiro will host the two-hour shows, where Theroux will explore topics from the dark reality of sex-trafficking to the opioid epidemic.
The award-winning BBC filmmaker tweeted: 'Exciting news! I'll be doing a series of shows in Aus and NZ in Jan 2020. Really looking forward to it. Please come!'
ABC presenter Julia Zemiro (right) will host the two-hour shows, where Theroux (left) will explore topics from the dark reality of sex-trafficking to the opioid epidemic
Fans were quick to express their excitement on social media after Theroux's announcement on Twitter
Fans were quick to express their excitement on social media after Theroux's announcement on Twitter.
'Oh my gosh! Brilliant! Can't wait for the tix to go on sale! Opening night I say!' one user wrote.
'This is an automatic attendance surely,' another wrote.
One added: 'Guess we will be going to Aus next year.'
Many UK-based fans pleaded the for popular filmmaker to tour his home country.
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After sold-out shows in 2016, Theroux will relive his most famous encounters and what happens after the cameras stop rolling.
Fans will be exposed to the 49-year-old's experiences, having spent time with neo-nazis, serial killers and porn stars.
'Australians are obviously connoisseurs of the weird side of life, and I look forward to coming back,' he said.
'This time round we're extending the tour to New Zealand and I'm thrilled that I'll finally get to meet all my Kiwi fans for the first time.'
Tickets have not yet been released but fans can sign up to join a waiting list.
A pre-sale will launch on June 18 for those who join the list, before tickets are officially sold on June 24.
Theroux's Australian and New Zealand tour will kick off in Auckland on January 10.
He will start his tour down under in Perth on January 12, followed by Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne respectively.
Fans will be exposed to the 49-year-old's experiences, having spent time with neo-nazis, serial killers and porn stars
