Lawrence is thrilled to have his “letter” to his mother published in the new anthology SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED compiled by Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire, the organisers behind literary salon Women of Letters.

Back in 2015, Lawrence was invited to write and perform a “Letter To The Woman Who Changed My Life” at a Men Of Letters event before a packed auditorium at the Regal Theatre in Northcote.

A year later, favourite love letters, confessions and missives from various guest writers at Women/Men/People of Letters events from across 2015/2016 were then compiled into a new book Signed Sealed Delivered (pictured above), available in paperback from good bookstores and Penguin here .

Lawrence’s mum quite enjoyed the letter.

Lawrence posed for artist Dean Manning earlier this year in Sydney. The portrait entitled ‘Maximum Lawrence’ has been announced as one of the finalists in this year’s Archibalds.

According to Art Gallery NSW,  the Archibald Prize is awarded annually to the best portrait, ‘preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, painted by any artist resident in Australasia’.

Oh, and this comedian!

Congrats to Dean Manning. His portrait as well as all other finalists can be viewed at the Archibald Exhibition at the Art Gallery NSW before the paintings go on tour around Australia.

http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2016/

Since 2008 The School of Life in Melbourne has presented wildly-popular secular Sunday Sermons exploring modern day values, virtues and issues. Previous speakers have been John Safran and scientist Dr Karl. On Sunday morning (10:45am) January 17, 2015, Lawrence will present his sermon entitled “On (Not) Knowing”.

From tackling the Rubik’s Cube to investigating the claims of so-called psychics and ghosthunters in his documentary series Unbelievable (ABC1), Lawrence has always been driven by curiosity. But the conclusion and answers aren’t the best part of tackling the unknown – it’s in the figuring out.

In this Secular Sermon, Lawrence Leung argues that the “not knowing” of something is the catalyst that drives human endeavour, science and some less desired outcomes. He will guide us on a journey of critical thinking and ‘a-ha’ moments as he presents fascinating and funny hoaxes, conundrums, mindgames, illusions – and downright lies. He will take us on a journey of figuring out, revealing why we seek answers, why we fall into traps, and how we might better understand the very human drive to “know”. He will be joined on stage by special musical guest Dan Kelly.

WHEN: SUNDAY MORNING, Jan 17th, 10:45am

VENUE: Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne

TICKETS:  CLICK HERE

We are proud to finally announce that our movie we made will be in cinemas in December. Screening times and tickets, scroll down to bottom.

NEWS FLASH:

WINNER: Best Narrative Feature Award at the St Lawrence Film Festival.

NOMINATION: Best Screen Adaptation at the Australian Writers Guild Awards.

httpv://youtu.be/UDMW0w8w2GY

See it first: Lawrence Leung and John Luc will be on tour with the film across five cities (Dec 1-9) for exclusive Q&A screenings.

SPECIAL Q&A SCREENINGS

VIC

HOYTS EASTLAND – Tues 1st Dec, 6:30pm – BUY TICKETS

HOYTS MELB CENTRAL – Wed 2nd Dec, 6:30pm – BUY TICKETS

NSW

HOYTS BROADWAY – Thurs 3rd Dec, 6:30pm – BUY TICKETS

HOYTS BLACKTOWN – Fri 4th Dec, 6:30pm – BUY TICKETS

WA

HOYTS CAROUSEL – Mon 7th Dec, 6:30pm – BUY TICKETS

SA

HOYTS TEA TREE PLAZA – Wed 9th Dec, 6:30pm – BUY TICKETS

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6AcV_FZxeQ

Congrats to director Ben Chessell and whole Sucker team!

We are thrilled to announce that the feature film adaptation of Lawrence’s one-man show SUCKER can finally be seen.

SUCKER will have its world premiere at the 2015 Melbourne International Film Festival on Saturday August 15.

The coming-of-age con movie is directed by Ben Chessell and co-written by Ben and Lawrence with incredible performances by veteran British actor Timothy Spall (Best Actor, Cannes 2104), John Luc (playing a young Lawrence), Lily Sullivan (Galore), with cameos by Kat Stewart (Offspring) and Shaun Micallef. Come join us for the celebration and be among the first people to see the film.

UPDATE: According to the booking site, the screening session is “SELLING FAST”, so reserve your seats before it sells out. HERE.

Lawrence is thrilled to be hosting events with one of his childhood heroes – the brilliant magician, sceptic, author, paranormal investigator James Randi – for the Syd/Melb/Bris leg of his national tour.

James Randi (known as ‘The Amazing Randi’) enjoyed an international reputation as a magician and escape artist, but he is perhaps best known in the last three decades as the world’s most tireless investigator and de-mystifier of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYaddaNQH5s

Some of you may remember Randi from the Psychics episode of the TV series LAWRENCE LEUNG’S UNBELIEVABLE (ABC1) when Lawrence tried to fool the professional sceptic with his magical crystal ball (with ipad hidden inside) to win Randi’s $1million psychic challenge. He “busted” Lawrence straight away.

Randi is touring in December with his doco “AN HONEST LIAR” and Lawrence is hosting the Q&A in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney about the fascinating career and tales from this (de)mystifying 86 year old. Richard Saunders from SkepticZone will be opening the evenings and there’s a chance to meet the Amazing Randi too.

Tickets/info: Think Inc. http://thinkinc.org.au/jamesrandi/