Stand-up comedy in a wheelchair? Erik Holm does it with ease

Stand-up comedy in a wheelchair? Erik Holm does it with ease

The actor has ventured into stand-up comedy - he joined Rian to chat more about it.

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Erik Holm / Jacaranda FM.

Local actor and newsreader, Erik Holm is best known for his recurring role as Rian Malherbe in the kykNET soap opera Binnelanders.

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He is currently wearing a different hat - trying his luck at stand-up comedy. Holm recently performed at Parkers Comedy & Live Club in Johannesburg and received great reviews, watch a short clip of his comedy set:

Holm joined The Scenic Drive team in studio to talk about his comedy and what it is like doing stand-up in a wheelchair. "You have to be able to read the room, it's all about content and context," Holm said. 

Holm gave the team a sneak peek of his comedy:

Rian asked a few seasoned comedians to rate Holm's comedy, Chris Forest and Hannes Brümmer send their feedback via our whatsapp line, have a listen

Let us know what you think of Holm as a stand-up comedian. Comment below.

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