Dalin Oliver
YANDI DU PLESSIS
WINDHOEK
Cape Town-based comedian Dalin Oliver can't wait to make Namibian audiences laugh.
The self-proclaimed ‘comedy nerd’ said he feels at home on his “happy place”, the stage, and added that he loves to learn about the different paths people have taken in the industry.
“The process is everything. To deceive, succeed and believe in the end product where you make a room full of strangers laugh is a remarkable journey.
"I was studying for a third-year political science exam in 2010 when I got bored. I think this is expected if you study politics. The next moment, I started writing down some funny thoughts on paper. I do not know why. I did it for about an hour, woke up the next day and told my parents and friends I was going to be a comedian.”
From classroom to stage
He also worked as a maths and history teacher for two months before swopping the blackboard for a microphone and the stage.
On how he’s been keeping sane this year, the comedian said the restriction of lockdown was challenging for him, and although he kept busy with online performances, he said he missed the stage.
"It's not the same without the reaction and laughter of the audience."
He cannot wait to get out of the house and put on something other than his “pandemic uniform” (pyjamas) for once. Any opportunity to do stand-up is a blessing, Oliver said.
"And if I can do in one of my neighbouring countries, it is so much better. Africa is such a beautiful continent, and if the opportunity arises to see more of it, you grab it with both hands.”
Laughter as therapy
"My performance will be a long therapy session. A good one. We are going to have a good time and have a good laugh. Now more than ever before, I think we need something to laugh about and smile at and there is no better place like the tourism expo!”
He said the tourism and entertainment industries go hand in hand. "Tourism is basically entertainment on wheels and entertainment is a journey like no other."
Having briefly visited Namibia before, Oliver said he excited about his trip to the Land of the Brave. “I cannot wait to see what your beautiful country has to offer next!”
WINDHOEK
Cape Town-based comedian Dalin Oliver can't wait to make Namibian audiences laugh.
The self-proclaimed ‘comedy nerd’ said he feels at home on his “happy place”, the stage, and added that he loves to learn about the different paths people have taken in the industry.
“The process is everything. To deceive, succeed and believe in the end product where you make a room full of strangers laugh is a remarkable journey.
"I was studying for a third-year political science exam in 2010 when I got bored. I think this is expected if you study politics. The next moment, I started writing down some funny thoughts on paper. I do not know why. I did it for about an hour, woke up the next day and told my parents and friends I was going to be a comedian.”
From classroom to stage
He also worked as a maths and history teacher for two months before swopping the blackboard for a microphone and the stage.
On how he’s been keeping sane this year, the comedian said the restriction of lockdown was challenging for him, and although he kept busy with online performances, he said he missed the stage.
"It's not the same without the reaction and laughter of the audience."
He cannot wait to get out of the house and put on something other than his “pandemic uniform” (pyjamas) for once. Any opportunity to do stand-up is a blessing, Oliver said.
"And if I can do in one of my neighbouring countries, it is so much better. Africa is such a beautiful continent, and if the opportunity arises to see more of it, you grab it with both hands.”
Laughter as therapy
"My performance will be a long therapy session. A good one. We are going to have a good time and have a good laugh. Now more than ever before, I think we need something to laugh about and smile at and there is no better place like the tourism expo!”
He said the tourism and entertainment industries go hand in hand. "Tourism is basically entertainment on wheels and entertainment is a journey like no other."
Having briefly visited Namibia before, Oliver said he excited about his trip to the Land of the Brave. “I cannot wait to see what your beautiful country has to offer next!”
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