Kevin Precious has had something of a long and varied career in the business of show, making his first tentative foray into the world of entertainment as a teenage bass playing dirt bag in the working men's clubs of that northern metropolis, Hull.Venturing South, he continued his musical adventures in the Big Smoke, playing in all manner of different outfits, the culmination of which saw him perform at the legendary Ronnie Scott's on a couple of occasions. He also managed to gain experience playing abroad in places as far flung as New York and Reykjavik, as well as an extensive tour of Japan.
In the 1990's, Kevin set up a 'Pop Quiz' in a trendy boozer in Camden, which rapidly became laden with celebrities and culminated in him being asked to organise and compere the NME's first national pop quiz. It was these events that would later inspire a move into comedy. Sometime thereafter he took the plunge.
Combining the life of a mature student and comedy, Kevin organized and promoted various events in conjunction with Brighton University. He was also involved in the organisation and compering of two series of 'House of Fun' for Meridian TV. Added to this, he MC'd the Sussex heat of the BBC New Acts Competition for four consecutive years.
In 2005, Kevin finally took the plunge and went full-time/professional, putting aside his former day job as a teacher and head of department (Religious Studies), To date, he has done paid weekends for Jongleurs, Comedy Cafe and Jesters Bristol as well as work for agents such as CKP, the Comedy Company and The Comedy Club. In 2008, he compered the 'Loaded Lafta' awards presenting awards to none other than Jimmy Carr, Adam Buxton and Harry Enfield.
PRESS QUOTES:
''Kevin's stage charisma and poise set him head and shoulders above the previous acts.'' - The Times
''If he were any more laid back he'd fall over - we fell over laughing.'' - Evening Standard
''Kevin Precious hosted the proceedings, working the audience with skill and peppering his patter with local references'' - Brighton Evening Argus
