American comedian Arj Barker heads to The Clocktower Centre

The human race is in trouble, and San-Francisco born Arj Barker is here to tell us why. From relationships to technology, the comedian is set to cover it all in his new show We Need To Talk. Find out what’s in store.

American comedian Arj Barker is bringing his show We Need to Talk to Melbourne.

Comedy lovers are in for the ab workout of their life as American comedian Arj Barker heads to Moonee Ponds later this month.

The comedian’s latest show, We Need To Talk, will be held at the The Clocktower Centre on October 24 at 8pm.

It will includes skits about humanities relationship with technology, his relationship with his wife and how badly the human race is screwed.

“Ultimately it’s about having a laugh, everything is a joke but it doesn’t mean there’s not lots of truth in it,” Barker said.

Arj Barker will perform his new show We Need To Talk at The Clocktower Centre.

The comedian said the show would be subtly encouraging people to put down their phones every once in a while.

“In some ways technology makes our lives more complicated, we’re becoming more demanding and entitled because everything is so at your fingertips,” Barker said.

He said Australia was a “friendly place” and he was excited to be back down under for the tour.

Arj Barker has been a comedian for 28 years.

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“There’s definitely a symbiotic relationship with audiences here, we both tend to enjoy ourselves and it’s what keeps me coming back for more,” Barker said.

The San-Francisco born comedian, who has been doing comedy for 28 years, said he got into the business on a bit of a whim.

“I did it for a laugh really,” he said.

“I didn’t assume I’d make a living or be any good at it but I liked it so much I kept doing it.”

Barker said he liked to dabble in photography, DIY carpentry and editing for his YouTube channel.

“It’s the golden age of hobbies, you can teach yourself just about everything,” he said.

The show will also be performed at other locations including the Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin, the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood and the Frankston Arts Centre in Frankston.

Tickets are $46.90.