Russell Peters: Image via Instagram @RussellPeters

Russell Peters: Image via Instagram @RussellPeters

Russell Peters will be in South Africa this weekend

Award-winning Canadian comedian Russell Peters makes a return to the country after 4-years.

Russell Peters: Image via Instagram @RussellPeters

Russell Peters: Image via Instagram @RussellPeters

Internationally acclaimed comedian Russell Peters will be performing at 3 sold-out shows in South Africa this weekend. 

After 4-years, Peters will be back in the country on a 3-city tour of Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. 

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Peters who is currently on his “Act Your Age” World Tour is one of the highest-paid comedians in the world, making the Forbes list at Number 3 in 2013. 

Of Indian descent, Russell Peters began stand-up comedy in 1989. Years later Peters is still recognized as an iconic comedian who appeals to a global audience because of his witty and relatable humour. 

Fans of Peters would have an idea of his ability to share funny anecdotes from his personal life during his performances. 

Since turning 53, Peters has shifted his set to touch on the joys and pains of growing old. 

As can be seen in the clip below: 

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Russell Peters will perform in 3 cities on 3 nights back-to-back

Peters will be at the Durban ICC on Friday, 09 February, in Pretoria at the Sunbet Arena, Times Square on Saturday, 10 February, and closes off his tour at the Grand West Arena on Sunday, 11 February. 

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