Author: Tyson Ngubeni

I write and burst into characters on stage and screen. Comedian, actor and voice artist.

Lessons, laughter from Mojak Lehoko

Posted on by Tyson Ngubeni in On my mind

I just came back from a live comedy show and I'm buzzing - even though it didn't involve stage time. Tonight I watched Mojak Lehoko in action. Razor-sharp wit, calm stage demeanour and a genuinely entertaining 70 odd minutes in his special How Did I Get Here? Staged at the POPArt Theatre in Joburg's Maboneng Precinct … Continue reading Lessons, laughter from Mojak Lehoko →

Back on Joburg comedy circuit

Posted on by Tyson Ngubeni in On my mind, The Performer

It's been unbelievably long. Since I posted on this blog; since I shared the latest on the personal front AND since I performed at any Joburg comedy venue! This past Sunday was the first time since November 2009, I think. Sure, there was the whole Comedy Central shindig in May/June last year - but that … Continue reading Back on Joburg comedy circuit →

Curtain call on Rhodes comedy

Posted on by Tyson Ngubeni in On my mind, The Performer

In the end it was a fitting finale to a period of sustained growth as a Rhodes student. Powerful, bittersweet moments that will linger in the memory for a long time to come. First up was the Nat Caf finale on 22 October. Unbelievable. A journey that started two years ago reached its conclusion for … Continue reading Curtain call on Rhodes comedy →

A tale of Cape Comedy

Posted on by Tyson Ngubeni in The Performer

It's been an intense few months. Nevermind the days. Nevermind the weeks. We recently submitted massive portfolio content as part of our course work so I've been out of it on so many levels - even on this here blog. But I'm back for what I hope will be a more regular set of posts. … Continue reading A tale of Cape Comedy →