Kev Orkian is without question one of the UK’s finest entertainers and an internationally acclaimed, award-winning comedy pianist. Blending his off-beat humour with sensational performances on the piano, Kev has performed for audiences all over the world, including members of the Royal Family.
“Absolute Genius!” HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales
Kev Orkian is without question one of the UK’s finest entertainers and an internationally acclaimed, award-winning comedy pianist.
A highly skilled pianist, singer and 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 artists like Katherine Jenkins, Lionel Richie, Dame Edna, Priscilla Presley, Warwick Davis, Shelia Ferguson and Matt Lucas, among others.
Supporting some of the UK’s biggest comedy names, Kev has shared critical acclaim and standing ovations with his own one-man show. As a consummate pianist, he has toured with a variety of orchestras and appeared at many prestigious venues including the Sydney Opera House, Windsor Castle and The Kodak Theatre in LA.
He made his West End debut starring in ‘Fame’ at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This foray into London’s theatre scene led to many other West End roles in musicals like ‘Me and My Girl’, ‘Grease’, ‘Buddy Holly’, ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Boogie Nights’. Orkian has also taken the UK comedy circuit by storm 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.
Kev has also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe where he earned the Spirit of the Fringe Award, and at 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 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, and numerous royal families from Oman, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
Kev regularly headlines the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas to sell-out performances of his one-man show. 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.
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Testimonials
“Absolute Genius!” HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales
“Whenever I need someone to lift the morale of our troops, the first person I call is Kev Orkian.” Mark Cann, Chairman, British Forces Foundation
“Within a month of his first night at Jongleurs Kev Orkian fast became one of our top headline acts.” Donna Burns, Jongleurs Comedy Clubs
“Kev Orkian arrived on the comedy circuit with a bang! He lifts a tired crowd, conquers cynicism and regularly earns a standing ovation.” Julia Chamberlain, Highlight Comedy Clubs
“I have seen no one else out there on the comedy circuit quite like [Kev] Orkian and this perhaps is his major selling point in a comedy market where originality is as rare a commodity as it is a welcome one.” Mark Ritchie, The Stage
