KEVIN PERKINS IS MICHAEL NAICKER!

Kevin Perkins is one of South Africa’s top selling comic acts. Known more often by his South African Indian stage character, Michael Naicker™ (see www.michaelnaicker.com); Kevin has been one of South Africa’s major entertainment success stories.

Originally a qualified mechanical engineer, Kevin began doing stand-up comedy rather late in his life. Being a cancer survivor, Kevin also knew the importance of the “carpé diem” ethos and not being happy to simply exist in a monotonous, spirit-crushing job. He began to look for something more, something he could feel passionate about, something empowering. Having always been told by friends that he should do stand-up comedy, he finally decided to give it a try.

Discovered in 2000 at an open mic night at a small comedy club in Johannesburg, Kevin’s rise to success as a world class comedian was nothing short of meteoric. Kevin has had two commercially released comedy Cd’s and one DVD (EMI Music South Africa). A born entertainer, actor and singer, Kevin has had sold-out performances throughout South Africa and on two tours to London. Continuing his mission to show the world a good night out, Kevin has his sights set on Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand ... he would tour Holland, but if his Dutch in-laws are anything to go by.... Dutch people just don’t find him very funny. Hup Holland!

Kevin Perkins is Michael Naicker can be seen from March 8 to 11 at 19h30 at the Hexagon Theatre, UKZN campus in Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R100 booked on 033 260 5537 or email hexagon@ukzn.ac.za