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An Evening with David Sedaris

Sat 3 Jan - Sun 11 Jan
Sat Jan 3
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Sun Jan 11

Single tickets on sale Oct 15

Roda Theatre

Special limited engagement

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the creative mind of America’s favorite humorist! David Sedaris returns to Berkeley Rep with brand-new, unreleased essays from his upcoming Spring 2026 collection, offering audiences the rare opportunity to experience fresh material before it hits the shelves. Known for his razor-sharp wit and keen observations on life’s everyday absurdities, Sedaris will present different content each night, making every performance unique. These intimate evenings include special Q&A sessions where you can engage directly with this master of comedic storytelling, plus book signings in the lobby both before and after each show.

Please note: This extraordinary, limited-run engagement is not part of our subscription packages. Subscribers can log in to purchase tickets.

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Production information

  • Runtime: 90 minutes; no intermission; followed by Q&A session and book signing
  • Age recommendation: Recommended for mature audiences
  • Please note: Photography, video, and audio recording are not permitted during performance and book signing

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Berkeley Rep is wheelchair accessible and offers assistive listening devices (ALDs), closed captioning, audio description, and scripts for the hearing-impaired.

Health and safety

In the 2025/26 season, masks are encouraged for all performances, but are required in our theatres on select Sunday and Tuesday performances.

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