Photos: Barry Hilton Live
As expected Barry Hilton attracted an enormous crowd to his show at The Venue, The Ridge on Saturday, 27 June.
He has been setting the comic world alight for years and can be called the front-runner in the South African industry in the field of outstanding comedians. He has not only made a name for himself locally but in an international sensation.
‘Last year I spend five months overseas,’ he told ShowMe Witbank. A man that has six children, ranging from young adults to a boy as young as five, says it can sometimes be difficult being away from them for long periods of time. However a long flight can also be the perfect place to brew up some new material and if his last show was any indication to go on, he must have been on some very long flights.
He is certainly the package deal, where his fans already know that a mere look from him, the true Barry Hilton stare, can have crowds roaring with fits of laughter. He tells stories from his Jewish heritage and strict parents to a lion in the jungle that has clearly been consuming some ‘grass’ and somehow finds a way to mesh these seemingly opposing ideas into one coherent, multi-faceted fable.
He not only provided a lengthy performance on stage, but invited all his fans for a one-on-one autograph session afterwards at The Ridge Casino where he talked and posed with many a ‘cousin.’
‘I am one of the most laid-back people you will meet,’ said Barry and highlighted the fact that he enjoys meeting his fans, be it in Hermanus where he lives or across the ocean in the UK.
He also has merchandise available, that not only looks top quality but advertises some of his catch phrases, namely “Nou gan ons braai” and ‘My Cousin” which is available to purchase online at My Cousin – Nou gaan ons braai.
Still making waves after decades in the business, it seems he will always be an act welcomed back in the ‘Bank’ for as many years to come.
Article by: Stacey Venter
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