Top local names, such as Mel Miller, Magic Man, Roni Modimola, and Ndumiso Lindi will share the spotlight and there's a special tribute to Elvis Presley - All The King's Men - on 16 August to remember the 43rd anniversary of The King's death.
American Danny Lobell (5 to 7, 12 to 14 and 19 to 21 August) launched his comedy career eight years ago and has made an impact on all levels of comedy from headlining clubs around the world, to writing for network TV and dabbling in publishing.
He hosts a popular radio show on New York's WBMB 87.9 FM and has played host to some of the best names in the comedy and entertainment business.
Parker's will be celebrating the life and times of The King Of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley, with a unique Elvis Tribute Show - All The King's Men - on Monday, 16 August. Four of the country's top Elvis impersonators: Shaky Russell, Lionel Hunt, Tony de King and Andrea Giglio, will share the stage for a first time to pay tribute to the man who practically invented rock 'n roll, 43 years to the day since his tragic death.
A cult star in SA for over 25 years, Kevin Bloody Wilson (23 August) earned his following in the 1980s. His earthy lyrics and unashamedly blokey songs might have been banned by straight-laced South African broadcast censors, but were spread like wildfire on countless illegally copied cassettes.
Thanks to this Aussie a generation grew up knowing how to berate Santa Claus for delivering substandard Christmas presents, or how to ask a girl the important questions, like if her dad owns a brewery and if she's, er, fun on first dates. Needless to say, those aren't the words he uses - in fact, it's best that easily offended types are warned about Kevin's language well in advance.
The South African leg of Kevin Bloody Wilson's Excess All Areas World Tour takes in Durban (25 August - Playhouse Opera), Cape Town (26 August - Grandwest's Grand Arena), Johannesburg (27 and 28 August - Carnival City's Big Top), East London, (29 August - Numbers Dance Club), Port Elizabeth (31 August - Opera House), Nelspruit (1 September - Emnotweni Arena) and Pietermaritzburg (3 September - Royal Showgrounds).
5 to7 August
Joe Parker
Mel Miller
Roni Modimola
Danny Lobell (USA)
12 August
Joe Parker
Magic Man
Brian Alexander
Danny Lobell (USA)
13 and 14 August
Tony King
Magic Man
Brian Alexander
Donny Lobell
16 August
All The King's Men - Elvis Tribute Show
19 to 21 August
Joe Parker
Ndumiso Lindo
Warren Robertson
Danny Lobell (USA)
23 August
Kevin Bloody Wilson - one night only.
26 to 28 August
Tony King
Tumi Morake
Cyber
Mark Banks
Parker's Comedy & Jive is situated near the cinemas at Montecasino at Shop 24, next to the Boogaloos Skate Park and across from Sweets from Heaven. Bookings are now open via Computicket (www.computicket.com) and admission fees for regular evenings vary between R90 and R120. Ticket for All The King's Men are priced at R150, while tickets for Kevin Bloody Wilson's one-off performance are priced at R300. For more information and to book tickets, go to www.parkerscomedy.com or call +27 (0)11 511 0081. Line-ups subject to change at short notice.
