Barry Hilton

Barry Hilton, 'the Cousin', is South Africa's premiere stand-up, international comedian, capable of performing his original brand of South African humour anywhere in the world. Barry Hilton’s 2002 Laughter to The People Tour was a hit with South African and European audiences in England, France, Wales, The Channel Islands, Holland and Ireland where he performed to sold-out audiences, following on the success of his two sold out seasons in London, 2001. Barry Hilton performed at the prestigious London comedy club, The Comedy Store as the first South African stand-up comedian to perform there.

Barry Hilton released two live comedy videos and three comedy compact discs, which all sold extremely well. His video Here We Go Again has sold in excess of 40,000 copies in this country to date since its release in June 2000, a local record for sales of a sell-through comedy video. Barry Hilton appeared on The Smirnoff International Comedy Festival, in Cape Town in August 1999, alongside a host of British and American comedians. He appeared as Master of Ceremonies for the Smirnoff Comedy Festival in Cape Town, 2001 with a host of International comedians.

The Laughter Factory

Barry Hilton has devised an exciting new motivational team-building concept for companies. The “Laughter Factory” shows companies how to bring more laughter into their daily business and professional life, and how success comes with laughter. The concept is based on people’s natural ability and their innate gift of humour.   Although everyone possesses this inherent humour, most people don’t really use it enough as they have not been conditioned to be funny.  Through The Laughter Factory, Barry shares and introduces the gift of laughter as a simple life skill.  Companies and individuals will benefit greatly from the team building workshop which is conducted as follows:

Part 1:  Inspirational Talk
Barry delivers an insightful and inspirational talk, using personal anecdotes, that covers his path of success from an unknown artist to becoming a highly acclaimed comedian. He then introduces the life skills required to achieve personal success. The basics of five jokes and how they can be used to enhance life are explored.

Part 2:  Application
This is a fun, spontaneous and always hilarious practical session where the group is divided into teams. With Barry's guidance and input, each team compiles a comedy sequence. 

Part 3: Delivery
In the final session a representative(s) from each group delivers a unique stand-up routine.
What are the benefits?

Increased self-confidence
Improvement in staff and management relations
Excellent team building opportunity
Improved cold calling techniques
Stress management
Barry Hilton's Laughter Factory has been very successful with a variety of groups from diverse industries. Satisfied clients include Microsoft SA, Anglo Gold, Nu-World Industries, Perry Hill Pharmaceuticals, First National Bank, Standard Bank, Vodacom, Sun International, Algoa FM, Hewlett Packard and many more.