ACCLAIMED ventriloquist David Strassman returns to the Proserpine Entertainment Centre with a brand new show in May.

Set set for an evening of side-splitting comedy and riotous antics from Ted E. Bare and the malicious Chuck Wood.

Heralded as the artist who made ventriloquism hip again, Strassman's characters are a renegade band of puppets you wouldn't want to meet on a dark night.

And these characters really come to life.

Ted is cuter than ever, and Chuck just as evil, the spaced-out Kevin the Alien lets us know who's really in charge, and Sid the Beaver cracks a heap of depraved jokes. And you'll laugh yourself sick at the drunk clown, Buttons.

David Strassman is one man with many voices.

He's the dark-edged, avant-garde artist who lifted ventriloquism into the 21st century, acquiring a multitude of fans and critical acclaim along the way.

Strassman's renegade band of puppets create a multi-layered stage performance, audiences will forget that it's actually a one-man show.

David Strassman started his career as a street performer in New York City, after being accepted to the invite only second year at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he rapidly built a career in the comedy club boom that made Jerry Seinfeld and others into household names.

Since then, he has toured throughout the world, presenting his show in countries as diverse as South Africa and Denmark, and from Sydney to Las Vegas.

The best night out you'll have in long time, book early to avoid missing out by calling the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.

SIDE SPLITTING

WHAT: The David Strassman show

WHERE: The Proserpine Entertainment Centre

WHEN: Monday May 15, 7pm

COST: From $49.90

TICKETS: Call the venue on 49452312