Break winter’s ice with soul warming comedy by one of South Africa’s most recognizable and pioneering black comedians, Kagiso Lediga. The outrageous funnyman hits the stage at Flamingo’s Bar 129 for one night only on 30 June 2017. His show starts at 21h30 and tickets cost R60.
“We are thrilled to welcome one of South Africa’s comedy legends to our stage this June. We have no doubt that fans are in for an evening of riotous comedy,” says Lameez Suliman, the Promotions Manager at Flamingo Casino.
For over 15 years, multi-talented Lediga has entertained audiences in the live space, on the small screen, on the big screen and also now from behind the screen producing some of the most groundbreaking comedy content this country has ever seen. He is a natural storyteller with an enigmatic comedy style that blends schoolboy charm with creative genius, sharp intelligence and wit.
His talent and ability are demonstrated by an exhaustive trail of achievements and accolades. Over the years, he has graced the stages of all the biggest comedy events in South Africa including the prestigious Cape Town International Comedy Festival where he won the People’s Choice Award in the company of acclaimed comedians from all over the world.
Sought after both in South Africa and abroad, he has entertained comedy fans in the USA, Scotland, England, Canada, Finland, Jamaica, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana and Mauritius.
He has a flair for writing, producing and directing brave and entertaining content. After the producing the Pure Monate Show, Lediga together with co-executive producer Loyiso Gola, put together the satirical news show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola on etv and the eNews Channel.
He has also acted in numerous movies, including Bunny Chow which became a cult hit because of its honest depiction of the new South Africa. It went on to be screened at the Toronto Film Festival, American Film Institute Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Melbourne Film Festival and Rotterdam Film Festivals. He was also cast in various roles in local movies such asCrazy Monkey, Footskating, Big Fellas and the acclaimed Hollywood director Phillip Noyce’s Max & Martha in which Kagiso acted alongside Oscar award winning actress Hilary Swank.
The show starts at 20h00 and entrance costs R100 per person. Keeping the crowd warmed up is DJ Sponty, resident DJ and crowd favorite. For more information, please call 053 830 2650.
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