Kev Orkian
Kev is without question one the UK’s finest Entertainers, Motivational Speakers and Internationally acclaimed Award Winning Comedy Pianist.
A highly skilled Pianist, Singer & Actor, Kev has honed his art to perfection over many years from his days as a classical concert pianist to performing Stand-up and supporting some of the biggest names in British comedy.
Blending his off-beat humour with sensational performances on the piano he has been dubbed one of the world’s finest comedy pianists.
Kev’s vast repertoire of appearances with other entertainers has seen him share the stage with such artists like Katherine Jenkins, Lionel Richie, Dame Edna, & Matt Lucas to name a few.
Supporting some of the UK’s biggest comedy names, Kev has shared critical acclaim and standing ovations with his own one-man show.
In 2009 Kev Orkian’s leapt onto the UK comedy circuit with performances at London’s Comedy Store, Jongleurs and Highlights chain of comedy clubs at which he regularly receives standing ovations and rave reviews for the originality of his act.
In August 2010 Kev took his ‘Illegal Tour’ to the Edinburgh Fringe, appearing at the Underbelly, in what was his debut appearance at the festival.
2011 also saw him performing at the South Africa’s most prestigious Cape Town funny festival where he received the accolade for the most standing ovations for one entertainer, including an appearance for Archbishop Desmond TuTu. He is the only international entertainer to have been invited 6 years in a row to perform for the funny festival.
He has entertained audiences from all over the world, including private invitations from members of the royal family, including HRH Prince Philip’s 89th Birthday, HRH Prince Charles, Princess Margaret, Prince Andrew, and Numerous Royal families from Oman, Dubai, Saudi and Abu Dhabi.
Kev was invited again to headline the Tropicana Hotel this year in Vegas to 14 sell out shows, whilst filming his new documentary “Armenia Uncovered”.
A patron and avid supporter of the British Forces Foundation, Kev is constantly invited to entertain army bases around the UK, including numerous trips to Afghanistan, Bahrain, Cape Town and Cyprus, with fellow performer James Blunt.
Kev is the founder & CEO of Howlin’ Entertainment Ltd, he is also the founder and CEO of British Pantomime Academy, Jongleurs Neo & Howlin’ Comedy Club.
