COMEDY WITH LAMY

For more than three decades Kloof resident Fernando Lamy has kept South Africa in stitches with his amazing sense of humour. The Comic’s Choice Awards also proved that he knows his funny side very well as he was nominated in two categories.

This Portuguese boy was only 11 when he first arrived in South Africa. He could not speak a word of English or Afrikaans but soon mastered both languages. He quickly realized he had a great passion for entertaining and wrote the lyrics and music for the early Afrikaans hit movie, Erf goed is sterf goed.

“I’ve always said to people that I’m not a comedian, I am an entertainer and I wanted to do comedy with a difference,” says Lamy who doesn’t only crack jokes, but enjoys singing and miming as well.

In the late 70’s, Lamy was asked to join the comedy group, Headline. They performed at Father’s Moustache, an old pub in Durban, five nights a week for many years. Lamy then moved on to form the comedy group, Glam, which he describes as the biggest thing that hit South Africa. Glam performed for 11 years at Father’s Moustache.

After Glam, Lamy then formed part of the comedy duo, Cheers, which performed from 1992 to 1996. In 1996, SA Breweries contracted Lamy and sponsored him for five years. When his contract ended with the brewery he again starred in Cheers from 2002 to May last year.

“Comedy is what I love doing most. It doesn’t matter how my days go, when I am on stage, I am in control. I love bringing peace and laughter to people,” says Lamy.

Fernando Lamy appears at the Stirling Theatre from June 1 to 3 with performances on Friday and Saturday at 20h00 and on Sunday at 15h00. Tickets R80, BYO picnics/snacks. There is a cash bar (regret no credit card facility). Stirling Theatre is based in the Italian Club, 82 Fairway Durban North. Bookings on 076 786 1127 or email bookings@stirlingtheatre.co.za