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Photo: Contributed - Darryl Lenox

On Saturday night (Feb 9th) Kelowna Community Theatre will play host to one of the top comedians in North America when Darryl Lenox shares the stage with local professional comedian Herb Dixon. This show will be his first after appearing on Conan O'Brien tomorrow night (Feb 7th).

2012 was a big year for comedian Darryl Lenox. Stagetime Magazine named his CD Blind Ambition “one of the Top 5 Comedy Albums of 2012,” joining Louis CK, Reggie Watts, Tig Notaro, and the late Patrice O’Neal.  Along with the album release on Stand Up! Records, 2012 also saw the release of his hour-long standup special of the same name on Starz. This marked the first feature comedy special to appear on the network.

The title of the CD, Blind Ambition, is fitting, as anyone who has experienced Lenox’s insightful comedy knows that he hasn’t let his visual impairment stand in the way of his becoming one of the most popular comedians in the country.  The content goes deep, drawing on a risky eye surgery that ultimately led him to the role of Executive Producer of his own standup special. “The risk we had to take to do my major eye surgery - the one that could have left me totally blind - it propelled me to take the risk on Blind Ambition,” Lenox explains.  “The doctor that performed the surgery is my hero - it was incredibly inspiring. I knew after that experience that my days of waiting on people were over.”

Lenox compares his show to a roller-coaster ride - full of ups and downs, tension and release. Living with a visual impairment has refined his perspective, allowing him to cut through audience preconceptions, discard self-pity, and deliver pitch-perfect repartee that leave audiences spellbound and sore from laughter.

Don't miss your chance to see two headline acts in one great show.

Two Funny Guys Comedy Tour
Herb Dixon and Darryl Lenox

Date:  Saturday, February 9 (8:00 PM)
Price:  $ 26.88 + fees and taxes
Tickets:  Selectyourtickets.com
250 762-5050