ABOUT STUART TAYLOR
INTELLIGENT.
ENGAGING.
PROFESSIONAL.
ALWAYS MEMORABLE.
For more than two decades, Stuart Taylor has entertained audiences across South Africa and internationally — as a comedian, MC, keynote speaker and one of the country’s most versatile live performers.
THE STORY
MORE THAN TWO DECADES
IN THE MAKING
Stuart Taylor has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s most respected and versatile entertainers — combining intelligent comedy, effortless professionalism, and an instinctive understanding of audiences.
His career spans television, theatre, comedy, magic, producing and directing — but the thread running through it all has remained the same: an ability to connect with an audience.
From acclaimed solo shows to some of South Africa’s biggest corporate stages, Stuart brings experience, adaptability and a rare ability to read the room.
THE CAREER
MORE THAN A COMEDIAN
COMEDY & THEATRE
Stuart has written, produced and performed fourteen acclaimed solo theatre productions, earning recognition including multiple Ovation Awards, Overall Best Comedy at the National Arts Festival and the Showtime Award for Best Solo Performance.
Internationally, he has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Berlin International Comedy Festival, New Zealand International Comedy Festival and Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland.
TELEVISION & PRODUCTION
Stuart became widely recognised as the host of the hit SABC travel series Going Nowhere Slowly, which ran for seven successful seasons and made him a familiar face to audiences across South Africa.
Through Taylor Made Productions, his career has expanded into creating, producing and directing television and live entertainment. His credits include Comedy Mixtape (SABC 2), Diary of a Touring Comic (Mzansi Magic), The Last Laugh (Showmax) and his own acclaimed stand-up comedy specials on Showmax & SABC.
Stuart has also played a significant role in South Africa’s comedy festival landscape. He has served as Festival Director of the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, and conceptualised and produced both the Mother City Comedy Festival and The Big Five Comedy Show, bringing together some of the country’s leading comedy talent.
His work has received widespread critical recognition, including the prestigious Ovation Award, Overall Best Comedy at the National Arts Festival, and the Showtime Award for Best Solo Performance. Internationally, Stuart has performed at renowned festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Berlin International Comedy Festival, the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, and the Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland.
Beyond the theatre stage, Stuart enjoys a successful television and production career. He became widely recognised as the host of the hit SABC travel series Going Nowhere Slowly, which ran for seven successful seasons. He has since expanded his role within the industry as a creator, producer, and director through his company Taylor Made Productions, producing both live events and television content.
His production credits include co-creating and co-directing the comedy sketch series Comedy Mixtape for SABC2, producing the docu-drama Diary of a Touring Comic for Mzansi Magic, directing Dalin Oliver’s Face for Radio comedy special for Showmax, and producing his own acclaimed specials including Funny You Should Say That and The Last Laugh with Stuart Taylor.
In the corporate space, Stuart is highly sought-after not only as a comedian, but as a complete audience engagement specialist. His ability to balance humour with professionalism allows him to connect with audiences while maintaining the tone and objectives required in corporate environments. From awards evenings and gala dinners to leadership conferences, product launches, and internal campaigns, Stuart brings energy, intelligence, warmth, and adaptability to every event.
Clients value Stuart not only for his humour, but for his reliability, strategic thinking, professionalism, and deep understanding of how to read a room and engage an audience effectively. His approach is never about simply “doing comedy” — it is about helping events succeed by creating connection, maintaining momentum, and delivering memorable experiences that audiences genuinely enjoy.
Today, Stuart Taylor remains one of South Africa’s leading entertainment professionals — trusted by corporate clients, loved by audiences, and respected throughout the industry for his consistency, versatility, and world-class delivery.