Comedy

Join Aaron McIlroy in a comedy masterclass

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STAND by for a fresh new laugh-a-line theatre experience from South Africa’s ‘Master of Mirth!, Aaron McIlroy (Abbamaniacs, The Loser, The Ranga), at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban from May 19 to June 5.

In Comedy Masterclass Aaron delves into the science that underpins the world’s oldest coping mechanism, a Sense of Humour.

Co-written by Aaron and Patrick Kenny, and directed by Kenny, Comedy Masterclass is a surreal, comedic rollercoaster ride into the world of laughter, where the rules are subjective and what one person finds funny another may cringe at! Continue reading →

Hot new comedy ‘Mystic Twisters’ gets set to rock

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Actresses Sivani Chinappan, Maeshni Naicker & Shona Johnson in 'Mystic Twisters' pictured by Val Adamson (cropped)

Actresses Sivani Chinappan, Maeshni Naicker and Shona Johnson in ‘Mystic Twisters’. Photo: Val Adamson

Sivani Chinappan, Shona Johnson and Maeshni Naicker, three of Durban’s funniest performers, star in Mystic Twisters, a riotous new comedy by multi-award-winning writer/director, Clinton Marius, which premieres at Sibaya Casino’s iZulu Theatre from May 13 to 15. Continue reading →

Spike – The Celebration of a Madman at Kearsney

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bfi-00m-huzKEARSNEY College in Botha’s Hill is hosting performances of Spike – The Celebration of a Madman at 7 pm from May 3 to 5.

This entertaining multi-media production pays tribute to Spike Milligan, the godfather of British comedy, by touching on old favourites with The Goons as well as excerpts from his war diaries.

The shows on Tuesday and Wednesday will be cinema-style, with the Thursday performance in a supper theatre format. Refreshments will be one sale and picnic baskets can also be taken.

Tickets are R50 (R30 students and pensioenrs). Booking is through Computicket.

This weekend there is no choice but to Curry on Laughing

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Curry on Laughing

Comedy fans will have no choice but to Curry on Laughing when an ensemble of proudly-local Durban comedians – Sans Moonsamy, Jailoshini Naidoo and Eubulus Tracy – hit Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom with vengeance this weekend.

Curry on Laughing is a fast-paced, rollicking comedy that boasts hilarious stand-up routines intercepted by tantalizing comic sketches with over-the-top caricatures. .

Shows are at 8 pm on April 8 and 9 and at 3 pm and 6 pm on Sunday, April 10 at Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre. Tickets cost R120 and R140 at Computicket or at the Sibaya Box Office.

Are you ready for an alien abduction? No, then get down to the Hexagon Theatre pronto people…

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“Have you ever felt that you don’t belong or that there’s more to life than this? Are your dreams so weird that you are afraid people will judge you? You may not realise it but you have been manipulated by powers beyond your control.

“Yes, you have had an alien abduction experience! The time has come to step out of the dark and defend our planet. If you miss this show it could be the end of the world as we know it!”

Guiding you on this path will be the legendary Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert. Continue reading →

SAFTAS: all the winners

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Safta hosts Minnie Dlamini and Katlego Maboe.

THE much lauded Afrikaans feature film, Dis, Ek Anna, took home thee Golden Horns at the 10th South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) at the Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg at the weekend.

Dis Ek, Anna was named best feature film. It’s director Sara Blecher won best achievement in directing and Marius Weyers was named best supporting actor. Continue reading →

Enjoy some five-star satire in Superchop

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Don’t miss Superchop at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban

Review: Superchop – Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College campus

REALITY shows – love them or hate them – are today a staple of television channels the world over, but in Liam Magner’s Superchop he takes the format to hysterically funny new places.

The satirical comedy show is the latest production from the multi-award winning Neon Anthems. It is written and performed by Van Heerden and directed by Liam Magner. Continue reading →