THERE can't be many people left in the UK who haven't read at least one of Bill Bryson's hilarious travel books.

He's covered America, Europe, Britain, and the Appalachian trail, wisecracking and railing against hideous modern architecture along the way.

But if you haven't found time to read his book about Australia, Down Under, you can enjoy it live on stage in Cardiff on Thursday.

Director Paul Hodson and actor Steve Sheen have adapted the look at the world's youngest country, with the world's oldest inhabitants, into a wonderfully funny one-man show.

Down Under comes to the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, on Friday, March 4. Tickets are £10 or £8 concessions from the box office on 01495 350360.