Bringing
world-class comedy to Pretoria, this comedy extravaganza sees comic giants from
around South Africa entertaining audiences at the Sun Arena Time Square, Menlyn
(the first comedic event at the venue) on Saturday, February 10th,
2018.
Shining their
comical armour and sharpening their witty swords, the stellar line-up includes Riaad
Moosa (MC), Alan Committie, Casper de Vries, Donovan Goliath, Gilli Apter,
Hannes Brummer, Jason Goliath, Joey Rasdien, Khanyisa Bunu, Krijay Govender,
Leeanda Reddy, Marc Lottering, Melt Sieberhagen, Shimmy Isaacs and Sifiso Nene,
with a guest appearance by Morgan Beatbox.
“We pride
ourselves on bringing world-class South African comedians to stages around the
country. You are getting a massive line-up of headliner comedians from
start to finish. We’ve picked the cream of the crop and we’re excited to
bring an even bigger and better Kings & Queens of Comedy for the first time
to the Sun Arena in 2018,” comments Osman Osman, MD of Blu Blood.
Introducing
the stars…
Riaad
Moosa returns to
centre stage as the host of this royal affair.
He certainly seems to have the remedy for the nation’s ills – a healthy
dose of laughter, straight up – hold the aspirin – as he gives the audience a
snapshot into his life, a father of three kids, husband, comedian, actor and
with all the current cultural and political issues thrown in.
No end to his
talents, Alan Committie, is one of
South Africa’s leading award-winning stand-up comic performers. He has travelled all over the globe sharing
his hilarious brand of madness.
Casper de Vries has been at the forefront of the
Afrikaans comedy scene for over 30 years and has developed a strong following
with his witty, razor sharp humour and hilarious observations on everyday life.
Bringing a
lot of character and energy to the stage, Donovan Goliath’s lively
manner of storytelling has made him a prolific stand-up act who is set to get
the laughs rolling in.
Gilli
Apter (pronounced with a hard G), has worked as a comedy writer since 2005. She has entertained audiences around the
country with her unique style.
Hannes
Brummer’s comedic style is highly energetic and physical as he goes on about his
Afrikaans heritage, the battle of the sexes and becoming a dad.
Jason
Goliath is larger
than life (it’s all because his big personality won’t fit into a smaller
body). His infectious energy and laugh has made him one of South Africa’s
most sought after comedians.
Joey
Rasdien doesn’t need
much of an introduction. Instantly recognisable, his endearing stage
person is intellectually absurd, physically hysterical and thought provoking.
Teacher-turned-comedienne,
Khanyisa Bunu is a fan favourite. She was the first woman to win
the audience choice award at the Comics’ Choice Awards and has also made her
mark on South African TV with roles in various series.
The beautiful
Krijay Govender is a South African
actress, director and comedienne. She is
a rare mix of brains, beauty and a comic genius on stage.
Leeanda
Reddy is not only
beautiful but she has a bevy of talents. A familiar face on South African
stages and screens, she has proved time and time again that she has a flair for
comedy with her outrageously funny skits.
There’s no
missing that trademark ‘fro’… Hailing from Cape Town, Marc Lottering
is one of South Africa’s top comedians and has been in the comedy industry for
almost 20 years. Marc is the consummate storyteller and continues to keep
audiences in stitches across the country and abroad.
Melt Sieberhagen has a uniquely South African point of
view and an inherent inability to sidestep touchy topics and ‘holy cows’. Having been described as anything from ‘a slightly
angry teddy” to a “really funny Dutchman”, he’s just a normal bloke looking at
the funny side of living in a dysfunctional society.
The hilarious
award-winning Shimmy Isaacs looks at
her journey as a confused coloured woman who comes into contact with all sorts
of cultural dilemmas of her own race and others.
Off stage, Sifiso
Nene is a man of few words, On stage, however, telling jokes is the
only place he feels completely at home. His passion and determination,
sprinkled with talent has seen him winning awards and winning the hearts of
comedy fans around the country.
Always adding
a spin to the Kings & Queens of Comedy events, international
celebrity beatboxer, Morgan Beatbox, makes a guest appearance.
Don’t miss
the Kings & Queens of Comedy, 10 February, 2018 at the Sun Arena Time Square,
Menlyn, Pretoria. Tickets from R150 and are available through Computicket online and the
various retail outlets. The show starts at 20h00 and is rated PG16.
Another
hilarious production brought to you by Blu Blood in association with Comedy
Central Africa.
Follow Blu
Blood (@BluBloodSA) or visit www.blublood.com for more information.
About Kings
& Queens of Comedy
Going on six years of Kings & Queens of Comedy, the show started in 2012 in
Johannesburg and has since grown to be one of the leading comedy brands in
South Africa, promoting and showcasing local talent from around the country.
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