Kevin Hart to play two gigs in London

• Murray Robertson
• 2 September 2015

US comedian will perform two dates in January at the O2 and SSE Arena

Comedian Kevin Hart will perform in London as part of his What Now? tour. The American performer, who is also a writer, actor and producer, will play the Wembley and O2 Arenas over two dates in January.

The 36-year-old former shoe salesman started his career in comedy playing the circuit in Philadelphia. Following his appearance at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Hart gained the attention of film executives, leading to roles in features such as Along Came Polly, Drillbit Taylor, This is the End and Ride Along.

Hart has also forged a successful career in television, including his 2009 Comedy Central special I'm a Grown Little Man and triple platinum selling DVD Seriously … Funny, the highest rated comedy special of 2010.

SSE Arena, Wembley, Sat 23 Jan; O2 London, Sun 24 Jan. Tickets on sale from Sat 5 Sep.