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“The Way I See It” – Barry Hilton on tour in UK in July
| Everyone’s favourite Cousin, Barry Hilton, heads back to the UK for a six-date comedy tour this summer By staff reporter Catch South African comedian Barry Hilton’s new show ‘The Way I See It’ LIVE in the UK this July. With a track record of 30 years in comedy, Barry Hilton has raised the world’s laughter level considerably. His delightful knack of finding the ludicrous and the humorous turns daily situations on their head to make us laugh at life. His face is as funny as his repartee, with lugubrious looks tailor-made for mirth. Barry’s gregarious personality makes him a people’s person, happy to engage with the audience before and after his shows. Barry is an old-school comedian who’s as streetwise as any youngster. He’s remained at the top by continually coming up with fresh material – and by having six children to keep him hip and happening. His act is intelligent, observational and impeccably timed. In 2013 the industry paid tribute to Barry with A Lifetime Achiever Award, presented at the Annual Comics’ Choice Awards. Barry lives in Cape Town but
his popularity extends far further. Last year he became the first South African to perform at the prestigious Harrah’s Improv at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, headlining four shows. Later this year Barry will open the Hong Kong 2014 Comedy Festival, followed by gigs in Singapore, Macau and Shanghai. He’s delighted the notoriously tough crowds in London’s Clapham Grand and his hilarious performances in Dubai saw him shortlisted alongside John Cleese for the Best Comedy Act in Dubai’s Timeout Nightlife Awards 2013. In between filling 4,000-seat theatres with his solo shows, he is a corporate entertainer, motivational speaker and actor. He has starred in two movies, produced five stand-up comedy DVDs, hosted TV talk shows and featured in numerous TV commercials, most memorably as the face of Savanna Cider for more than a dozen hugely popular adverts. His universal appeal has created a global fan base through tours taking in America, Hong Kong, UK, Ireland, Amsterdam,
Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius, Africa and even at sea on international cruise liners, highlighting his ability to cut through all boundaries and appeal to any nationality, race or age. He was the first South African to perform at London’s Comedy Store in 2001, and 10 years later the first to perform at Sydney Comedy Store. Three decades on stage, coupled with six kids, a new wife, two ex-wives, a few dogs, a penchant for fishing and a lifetime of living in a crazy, beautiful country have given Barry a lifetime of laughterinducing experiences. UK Tour dates: London, 11th July El-Shaddai London, Golders Green Hippodrome London, 12th July – Orange Bull, London (SOLD OUT) Bournemouth, 14th July – Walkabout, Bournemouth Ferring, 16th July – Tudor Close Pub and Kitchen, Sussex Spondon, 18th July – Moon Hotel, Derby London, 19th July – GJ’s, Wandsworth (SOLD OUT) For more details and to book tickets see barryhilton.co.za/events