Website: http://pearsonandharvey.com.au/
n 2007 George Harvey & Robert Pearson, two members of the group ‘The Four Kinsmen’ put their heads together to form the duo “Pearson & Harvey”, carrying on the famous group’s tradition of variety entertainment – vocals, comedy, magic, impressions, high energy dancing, puppets and even more surprises than ever.
Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the antics and energy of Australia’s new superstars of comedy/variety entertainment, “Pearson & Harvey”.
They continue a great tradition. The Four Kinsmen were one of the most entertaining, dynamic and sought after variety groups in Australia.
They brought joy to the hearts and smiles to the faces of hundreds of thousands of Australians, young and old, from the city to the outback, appearing regularly on “THE MIKE WALSH SHOW”, “BURKE’S BACKYARD”, “THE DON LANE SHOW”, “‘HEY HEY IT’S SATURDAY”, “MIDDAY”, “CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD” & “GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA”.
They were one of Australia’s most highly awarded groups, stacking up a remarkable 27 Mo Awards including a Gold Mo for ‘Variety Performers of the Year’ and four ACE Awards, including a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.
The Four Kinsmen hold the distinction of being the first Australian entertainers to headline their own show on the Strip in Las Vegas, where they wowed U.S. audiences with their own unique brand of entertainment.
BIO
GEORGE HARVEY is a man of many faces. For George, show business isn’t just what he does, it’s what he is. He has been developing his skills since early school days when George’s teachers realised he had a personality & a voice.. a voice that made him the Solo Vocal Champion at Marist Brother’s colleges Australia-wide for 6 consecutive years. Even away from school, George’s place was on the stage, starring in productions of “The King & I”, “Camelot” and “The Sound of Music”. The next decade was a whirlwind of solo shows, band and compere work. In the mid 1970’s, George’s career was as diverse as his onstage costumes. One night, it was black leather, a rock band and Elvis rock ‘n’ roll. The next night, it was a dinner suit, a big band and the music of Frank Sinatra.
In 1981, while at St. George Leagues Club in Sydney, George noticed the original Four Kinsmen sitting on an adjoining table. On finding out that one of the members was leaving, he asked the guys “When you’re looking for a replacement, don’t look any further than me, will you?” They didn’t – and George’s career with the Four Kinsmen began. This career that took him all over the world – from the concert stages of Australia to their own show in a major showroom on the Las Vegas strip. In 1982, Robert Pearson joined the Kinsmen, beginning an on-stage partnership that would develop over the next 30 years
ROBERT MICHAEL PEARSON was born in the UK in 1961. His parents decided to move to Australia for a better life for their two children Robert & his sister Julie in 1971. A short trip by ship stopping at ‘every BLOODY port’ between Southhampton UK and Sydney. As Robert remembers; ‘ When you’re 10 years old, there’s not a lot to do onboard’.
Robert doesn’t speak much about his school years as it wasn’t his favorite subject but being the class clown was. Rather than get beaten up by bullies, he made em’ laugh instead, not knowing that years later it would be a major part of his life! So school was more of a learning ground for his craft. ‘Thank you bullies!’.
He started entering Talent Quests after a bet with his dad. ‘My dad still owes me the ten dollars’, Robert said. In 1982, he was asked to join The Four Kinsmen. George Harvey, his long-time friend and other half of ‘Pearson & Harvey’, had joined a year earlier.
Over the next 30 years, Robert would develop his own style of comedy. He and on-stage partner George became incredibly attuned to each other, knowing instinctively what the other was going to do before they did it, making them one of the finest double acts Australia has produced.
