One of the biggest comedians in the world will return to Australian shores later this year.

Having shot to global fame when he was seen in theJudd Apatow-produced comedyForgetting Sarah Marshall, over the course of his career Brand has starred inArthur, Get Him To The GreekandRock Of Ages,written many books includingThe New York Timesbest-sellerMy Booky Wook:A Memoir of Sex, and recently posted the 300th episode of hisYouTube web seriescalledThe Trews.

He’ll hit the Sydney Opera House on Friday October 23.