Arts writer
FOLLOWING the success of his ninth one-man show, Bespoke, comedian Stuart Taylor returns to the Baxter Concert Hall stage this festive season with his latest production, Stuart Taylor’s 2015 in Revue from December 1 to January 9, Tuesday to Saturdays.
Having scooped the Standard Bank Ovation Award for comedy at this year’s National Arts Festival, he brings his hottest feel-good show by reviewing 2015 – from all the highlights and low-lights to the lack of lights experienced due to blackouts and load shedding.
Audiences can expect a triple dose of laughter, as Mel Jones and Oscar Petersen will also join him on stage.
Theatre-goers could be in for a treat with the likes of an actor, comedian and entertainer coming together on one stage taking the funny out of life’s situations from personal stories, local and global attention grabbers, to comedy sketches and the social media super-highway world we live in today.
Taylor’s award-winning solo shows have seen him perform locally and abroad from the comedy clubs of America to performances across Europe, to participating at international comedy events in Edinburgh, Berlin and Switzerland. His conversational-comedic style has charmed and delighted audiences in maintaining that unique comedy experience.
Jones is no stranger to the comedy circuit, donning many hats as a comedian, MC and entertainer, award-nominated producer and single mom. She’s a familiar voice on local radio and television and is well-known for her appearances on SABC. She's performed in several festivals across the country, from the Blacks Only Comedy show, Heavyweight Comedy Jam, Kings and Queens of Comedy to the Vodacom Funny Festival.
Meanwhile, actor and performer Oscar Petersen will bring his own twist to the show.
His best known act is Joe Barber, which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. His career spans over 20 years having performed on stage, film and television. Petersen’s stage successes Meet Joe Barber, Boeta Gamat too, Joe Barber and Suip have affirmed him as one of the city’s leading performing talents.
The show is directed by Brent Palmer, with additional material written by local comedians Martin Evans and Yaaseen Barnes – a new talent on the local comedy scene.
l Tickets: R100 to R200. Book: 0861 915 8000, or at Shopright stores.