WHAT'S ON – Comedy
Wrongly Accused
One Man Stand
The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival
Learner Husband Book Launch Show
The Chester Missing Roadshow
Mark Banks in Banksrupt!
Whaseef Piekaan presents
WRONGLY ACCUSED
10 May – 1 June (Masambe Theatre)
Marius van Rooyen, a young man from the Eastern Cape, finds himself in trouble with the law. He is accused of theft and finds himself in court. This is where the fun begins.
The show stars Whaseef Piekaan of Vocal is Lekka fame, who was also the recipient of the Best Actor award at the 2013 Zabalaza Festival.
Dates and Times:
Opens on Friday 10 May at 20:30
Thereafter Wednesday – Saturday at 20:30
Price: R80
Discounts: Students and block bookings of 10 or more R70
Book online through Computicket.
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings and fundraisers please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962, e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za, or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, e-mail carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Deesis presents
ONE MAN STAND
24 May (Concert Hall)
A theatrical production performed by two of Cape Town's best artists which will leave you laughing, crying and rolling in your seats.
Dennis Stander and Mark Goliath are at their best, giving a memorable performance of life experiences, and a man in search for an identity.
Date and Time: Friday 24 May at 20:00
Price: R100
Discounts: Students, senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more R80
Book online through Computicket.
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings and fundraisers please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962, e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za, or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, e-mail carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Eddy Cassar Public Relations and Promotions presents
THE JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL
(formerly the Vodacom Funny Festival)
10 June – 7 July (Concert Hall)
South Africa's top comedy festival returns, using top international and local performers.
Alan Committie (SA) – Master of Ceremonies
Actor, comic, director, producer and the country's leading master of ceremonies is back.
Full festival except 20 June
Mooky Cornish (Canada)
Former lead clown of Cirque du Soleil brings her award-winning routine to Cape Town.
Full festival
Steve Rawlings (UK)
Juggling, balance and comedy at 3000 miles per hour make Steve the UK's leading visual comedian.
Full festival
Wilfredo (UK)
Granada's Julio Iglesias with his own sexy songs as only he can sing them.
Full festival
Kev Orkian (UK)
Rated as one of the world's finest comedy pianists, who has fallen in love with Cape Town!
Full festival except 20 and 21 June
Carl Wastie (SA)
A larger-than-life personality and huge courage make Carl a fantastic addition to the festival.
Full festival
Siv Ngesi (SA)
Actor, comic and nice guy with a very South African brand of comedy.
10–26 June
Guy Macdonald (SA)
Popular Good Hope FM breakfast DJ brings his hilarious character Cash Reddy to the Funny Festival.
Full festival
Prince Abdi (Somalia)
Versatile story-telling has made Prince a real feel-good comic. Watch this star shine.
Full festival
Marc Lottering (SA)
Mr Cape Town, Mr Likable, Mr Funny, Mr Hair – call him what you want, he is the country's best.
Full festival
Subject to change without prior notice.
Age restriction: Parental guidance advised
Dates and Times:
Monday to Saturday at 20:00
Sunday 7 July at 20:00
Price: R150
Block booking discounts (all tickets must be for the same performance):
10–29 tickets R135
30–49 tickets R130
50–99 tickets R125
100 or more tickets R120
Entire house (Monday and Tuesday) R95
Entire house (Wednesday–Sunday) R105
Book online through Computicket.
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings and fundraisers please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962, e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za, or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, e-mail carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Stuart Taylor presents
LEARNER HUSBAND BOOK LAUNCH SHOW
2–6 July (Theatre)
The King of relationship comedy is back!
After years of touring his hit show Learner Husband – The definitive guide for confused husbands and fielding countless requests to write a book on the subject, comedian Stuart Taylor has finally relented and put together the book Learner Husband – A handy guide for avoiding collisions with your wife. It's the unofficial guide to marriage that every couple should read.
He launches the book with an international comedy tour that includes a limited Cape Town run.
Don't miss out on this brand new show guaranteed to have everyone rolling in the aisles. If you're married, dating or even single, make sure you book your tickets to find out for yourself why Taylor is fast becoming one of the most prolific touring comics, not only in SA, but abroad as well.
Brought to you by the team behind Learner Husband, Money's too tight to mention and Men's Issue, whose work has been hailed by critics as 'Taylor made for laughs' (The Star), 'Entertainment with a capital E!' (Cape Argus), 'Un-missable' (Sunday Times) and 'You'll hurt from laughing' (The Citizen).
Age restriction: Not suitable for children under 16 (L)
Dates and Times:
2–6 July at 20:00
Prices:
Tuesday–Thursday R100
Friday and Saturday R120
Discounts:
Students, senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more less 10%
Book online through Computicket.
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings and fundraisers please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962, e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za, or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, e-mail carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Conrad Koch presents
THE CHESTER MISSING ROADSHOW
23 July – 3 August (Golden Arrow Studio)
Chester Missing, infamous puppet political analyst from Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, is bringing his hilarious roadshow back to Cape Town. He is accompanied by SA`s top ventriloquist, Conrad Koch, some zany sidekicks, Hilary the celeb gossip ostrich and Ronnie the maniac monster. Cutting-edge political commentary and laugh-a-minute comedy with puppets.
Dates and Times:
Preview on Tuesday, 23 July, at 20:15
Thereafter Monday–Saturday at 20:15 except Saturday, 3 August, at 19:00
Prices:
Preview R90
All other performances R130
Discounts:
Students, senior citizens and block bookings of 10 or more less 20%
Book online through Computicket.
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings and fundraisers please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962, e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za, or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, e-mail carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Whacked Management & Publishing CC presents
MARK BANKS IN BANKSRUPT!
31 July – 10 August (Theatre)
After several years of working on the biggest comedy line-up shows in South Africa, Mark Banks stages his triumphant return to one-man shows with Banksrupt!. Years in the making, and in consultation with two wise men, a babbling gnome and Kobus Wiese, the show promises to be his greatest comedy work yet. Described by witnesses as "screamingly funny", "up to the minute" and "technically, libel", this production has even been rated by one passing man of colour as "blazing". With stand-up, sketch and video seamlessly interwoven, this is the show the world could not ignore. Mark Banks live in Banksrupt! - he takes no prisoners, and your money.
Not suitable for children under 13
Dates and Times:
Opens on Wednesday 31 July at 20:30
Thereafter Wednesday–Saturday at 20:30
Prices:
Wednesday and Thursday R100
Friday and Saturday R120
Discounts:
Block bookings of 10 or more less 10%
Book online through Computicket.
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings and fundraisers please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962, e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za, or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, e-mail carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za