Enjoy a Night of Laughter with Legends
Three genuine comedy legends share the stage.
Comedy stalwarts Mel Miller, Tony Stewart and Tony D King have overwhelmed South Africans with laughter for decades and are heading to Carnival City to treat fans to an evening of winning traditional comedy once again.
Catch them live on stage for A Night of Laughter with Legends at Bru’s on April 18.
Mel Miller began his career as a comedian in 1963 with friend Mel Green, performing as a comedy duo called Mel and Mel.
Along with backing guitarist, Julian Laxton, they cut their first comedy LP and were signed to perform at the Edward Hotel in Durban on a two-year contract.
The rest is hilarious history.
Mel and Mel still perform together from time to time, more recently in a show called Two Old Farts – a Breath of Fresh Air.
Miller starred in South Africa’s first ever television sitcom, Biltong and Potroast, in 1976 and worked as radio presenter on Springbok Radio as part of programmes such as Jet Jungle, The World of Hammond Innes, Marriage Lines and Squad Cars.
Presenting hilarious and oftentimes controversial solo stand-up comedy content, Miller was arrested, beaten and taken to the Hillbrow Police Station for his anti-government sentiment one night in 1985.
His telephone was tapped and his family threatened, but nothing could deter his sense of humour and ability to keep the country laughing.
He returned with a bang in 1990 after being convinced by friend and fellow comedian, Joe Parker, to do public performances again.
In 1995, Miller made an important decision to relinquish his job as art director of a publishing firm and returned to comedy full-time, after an overwhelming reception to his appearance at the 1995 Smirnoff Comedy Festival and has since appeared in most of the annual Smirnoff festivals and is still going strong.
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Joining Miller at Carnival City is his fellow Biltong and Pot Roast comedian, Tony Stewart.
Described as being “a genius at being hilarious” Stewart is known to blend British and South African humour quite well.
Stewart joined the circus at 15 in Scotland where Jimmy Logan, the comedian from the great Scottish Logan family, put him on stage at just 17 at the famous Metrapole Theatre in Glasgow.
Stewart did the circuit in the working men’s clubs in Sunderland and was spotted by singer Issy Bonn who booked him to work with the best ventriloquist act at that time, Ray Allen and his famous doll, Lord Charles.
He has been the opening act for stars like Mat Monroe and Sir Cliff Richard and has worked with Dusty Springfield, American star and film actress Jane Russell from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and even with Marilyn Monroe.
In 1972, this jokester was invited to work on TV as a comedian through the summer season, worked on a British show called The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club and, after touring with cabaret shows in Australia, moved to South Africa and started work at the Crazy Horse Hotels in Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria as resident comedian.
By 1976 he was one of the most popular people in television in South Africa and when Sun international hotel magnate, Sol Kerzner, spotted Stewart, he started doing stand-up shows in every Sun hotel, including the famous Sun City Superbowl six times.
Considered “the godfather of comedy” Stewart has made people clench their sides with laughter all over South Africa and the UK with his classic style of comedy.
The line-up would be incomplete with the third absolute legend in comedy – Tony De King.
Born and bred in Britain, “D King” as he is better known, has an international background including extensive British television and radio experience.
He also spent two years on tour throughout the USA alongside various famous artists.
What makes D King’s performances noteworthy is that they offer clean stand-up comedy.
This hilarious comedian has earned a reputation for his natural British sense of humour, charisma and his unique knack for hilarious banter and Ad lib.
“What an honour to host three genuine comedy legends on one unforgettable night of laughter,” said Michelle Smith, marketing manager of Carnival City.
The show starts at 8pm.
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