It was a genuine goosebumps moment. A friend posted a picture to my Facebook wall last week and, when I saw it the next morning I was simply stunned. Nat Caf had their first show of the year as part of Rhodes University's Orientation Week (O-week) for the new batch of first years and, the … Continue reading A giant leap for Rhodes comedy
Tag: improvised comedy
On point with the improv
We are back! Our very own improvised comedy troupe here at Rhodes, Nat(urally) Caf(feinated), got back into the swing of things on 28 February. The Union Bar was packed to the rafters, thanks to some handy marketing by our new manager Ryan Napier and an audience that's really grown in leaps and bounds over the … Continue reading On point with the improv
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
Improv comedy you should know
I play epic music when on deadline for assignments. Trust me: it helps. There's something unmistakably intense about The Last Samurai soundtrack blaring in your ears as your fingers dance across the keyboard, an assignment coming together right before your eyes. This week started off deceptively slow and ended in a bit of a blur. … Continue reading Improv comedy you should know
Caution: Genius passing through
Last night I sat, an inspired tear quivering in my eye, and realized with a shock just how much potential we have in all of us. Pretty bold way to start a post here. Well, that's the aftermath of seeing one of South Africa's most lauded theatre makers for the first time ever. Pieter-Dirk Uys … Continue reading Caution: Genius passing through
Tyson Ngubeni 