Eddie Izzard has been hailed as one of the foremost Stand-Ups of this generation. His latest stand up show Stripped has broken all box records with sell out arena shows across the UK, US and Europe. This January Eddie will join an elite group of performers when he becomes the fourth ever comedian to play New York's prestigious Madison Square Garden.
Now 46664 and Real Concerts are thrilled to welcome Eddie Izzard to South Africa, where he will be performing for five nights, to help raise funds for the ongoing work of the Nelson Mandela charitable organizations.
Performances take place on 2 and 3 February 2010 at The Mandela Theatre - The Johannesburg Theatre in Johannesburg; on 4 and 5 February in Cape Town at the ICC Auditorium 1 and on 6 February at Durban ICC in Hall 1 AB.
February 11th 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela walking free from his 27 years incarceration. This historic world event was the foundation that brought freedom to a country that was once segregated and full of turmoil. It is because of this hugely significant moment that South Africa is now able to welcome many global, cultural and entertaining events.
Eddie Izzard explains “I am delighted to have this opportunity to perform in South Africa to help raise funds for Nelson Mandela’s charities. It is because of this iconic world leader, Madiba, that I have the privilege of performing my show to a live audience in what is now a free country and at a very significant time in the country’s history.”
Tim Massey, International Director of 46664 says “By using the universal language of sport, music and entertainment we can deliver messages of care, prevention and hope to the youth and young adults of the world. This is the first time we will be partnering with comedy and we are delighted and extremely grateful that Eddie accepted our invitation to come and perform in South Africa. We hope this will be the first of many more 46664 comedy events to come.”
For more information please contact Katie Phillips or Shimon Cohen at The PR Office on 020 7284 6969 or email kphillips@theproffice.com / scohen@theproffice.com
or
Real Concerts: Kim Mari on 0824628739 / kim@realsa.co.za
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
Tickets available from: www.computicket.com <http://www.computicket.com>
Box Office: +27 839158000
Tickets from R350 including computicket charges
2 and 3 February 2010 at The Mandela Theatre - The Johannesburg Theatre in Johannesburg
4 and 5 February in Cape Town at the ICC Auditorium 1
6 February at Durban ICC in Hall 1 AB
Notes to editors:
About 46664:
The 46664 campaign takes its name from Mr. Mandela’s Robben Island prison number. He was prisoner number 466, incarcerated in 1964. Inspired by the vision and leadership of Nelson Mandela, the 46664 campaign initially focused on generating global awareness of HIV AIDS through the staging of international concerts and sporting events throughout the world. 46664 has now widened its focus to support the broader humanitarian work of the Nelson Mandela charitable organizations.
Following Mr. Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations in London’s Hyde Park in June 2008, 46664 launched the inaugural “Mandela Day” in New York in recognition of Mr Mandela’s legacy and the ongoing work of his charitable organizations. Mandela Day will henceforth be celebrated annually on Mr Mandela’s birthday, July 18th in South Africa and internationally. On November 11th 2009 the United Nations unanimously resolved to endorse the day and from hereon July 18th will be known as Nelson Mandela International Day.
In 2010 Madrid plays the international host to Nelson Mandela Day.
The 46664 campaign is supported by over 100 international ambassadors from the world of sport and entertainment.
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