Vir Das to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall
What's the story
International Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das is set to perform at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall on April 1 as part of his Hey Stranger tour. The venue has hosted a plethora of renowned artists, including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Adele. This marks a significant milestone in Das's career. He said, "Every tour feels like a new conversation with the world."
Career milestone
It's surreal and deeply humbling, says Das
Das expressed his excitement about performing at the Royal Albert Hall. He said, "Performing at the Royal Albert Hall is special, it's a venue that carries so much history and has hosted some of the greatest performers." "To bring an Indian stand-up show to that stage is surreal and deeply humbling."
Venue legacy
Royal Albert Hall and Indian artists
The Royal Albert Hall has a rich history of hosting Indian artists. Lata Mangeshkar was the first Indian artist to perform at the venue in 1974. Other notable Indian performers include singer Shreya Ghoshal and comedian Zakir Khan. Musician AR Rahman is also scheduled to make his debut at the iconic venue on April 24. Meanwhile, Das will perform in Asia in May after wrapping up his USA/England tour in April.