Joe Parker (comedian)

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Joe Parker
Medium Stand up comedian
Television
Nationality South African
Subject(s) Adult
Everyday life
Notable works and rolesJoe Parker's Comedy Express
Joe Parker's Improv Express
Website www.parkerscomedy.com

Joe Parker is a South African stand-up comedian and promoter.

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Joe Parker is responsible for the long running comedy show Joe Parker's Comedy Express, as well as the Improv Express devoted to improvisational theatre. [1]

In 2008, Joe Parker opened Parker's Comedy and Jive, a dedicated venue for stand-up comedy in Johannesburg, South Africa. [2] [3]

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References

  1. artsmart : arts news from kwazulu-natal : drama Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. http://www.thestar.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4781576 [ dead link ]
  3. "Tonight - IOL | Breaking News | South Africa News | World News | Sport | Business | Entertainment | IOL.co.za". Archived from the original on December 20, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2009.