Barry Hilton is back where he started

SOUTH Africa’s elastic-faced, king of clean comedy, Barry Hilton, will bring his ultra-funny, slick new production, ‘Evolver’, to the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino Resort for one night only, on May 12.

The comedy legend, who launched his career at the Wild Coast Sun way back in 1986, kicked off his 2016 ‘Evolver’ tour at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom in February – and left his audiences roaring with laughter at his tap-dancing mind, hilariously exaggerated facial expressions and all-new material.

After 30 years of touring, six children, two former wives, a new wife, six dvds, two movies, Vegas, Cleese, Connolly, Monkhouse, millions of air miles and a Lifetime Achiever statue on his mantelpiece, Hilton is undoubtedly the quintessential South African comedy giant.

Showing no signs of slowing down, Barry sold out the 4 200-seater Big Top Arena at Carnival City in Gauteng last year then headed off to the iconic Concert Hall at the Sydney Opera House in Australia where he gave a stellar performance. He also headlined at the Kuala Lumpur International Comedy Festival last year and in 2014, he headlined at the Hong Kong Comedy Festival.

“We are thrilled to have South Africa’s comedy giant back on our stage this year. It will be something of a homecoming for Barry, who started his career with us,” said Wild Coast sun promotions manager Sandi Burger.

The versatile comedy icon works the room with magnetic charm and infectious ease and his deft timing leaves his audience breathless with laughter.