One does not simply forget this

Priceless. That's the simplest way to describe the experience at the HSS Cultural Show this weekend. I can't think of any other place that would grant me a shot at hosting an event on such a grand scale. A huge thanks, then to the organising committee! Last year's experience was already a huge deal but … Continue reading One does not simply forget this

On to the next one

The work just rolls on. It's that time of the year when just about everyone has a formal event. Societies gather to elect new committees, hall balls aplenty and leavers' dinners are being munched all over the place. All of these, of course, demand some form of constant entertainment. Cue the opportunities for MC work. … Continue reading On to the next one

Pieces of my shattered confidence

It was a night of struggle that will never be forgotten. Ladies and gentlemen, I can now loudly declare that I had my first true taste of dying here at Rhodes. I died so horribly at Champs last Thursday. Before we get into speculation about supernatural blog posting, let me just hint to the few … Continue reading Pieces of my shattered confidence

Missed mission, hurdles ahead

It was supposed to be a big night of comedy. All was set for an appearance at the Kimberly West Environmental Fashion Show on Saturday. A "home dining hall" event. Probably the best crowd I could hope for since it was packed with familiar faces. It could have gone as swell as last year's event. Could … Continue reading Missed mission, hurdles ahead

Figments from the Arts Festival

Standing at the entrance to The Village Green, staring at a million posters and thinking: "Which bank am I going to rob?" That, dear reader, is a feeling you'll surely know if you pop into Grahamstown for the National Arts Festival. The Village Green is on Rhodes University's Great Field and that's where the stalls, … Continue reading Figments from the Arts Festival