I wish I could explain how much tonight has meant for me. I wish I could fully describe the surreal out-of-body moments which punctuated the show as I witnessed a masterclass of comedy. Michael McIntyre in the flesh. Purely unbelievable. A huge group of my friends gathered secretly behind my back and schemed to come … Continue reading A date with Michael McIntyre
Tag: Rhodes University
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
Comedy cookbook: Simon Evans’s perfect story
Some say comedy is simply storytelling with a thick injection of humour. While it can be all that and more, this next comic is someone who really gives justice to that phrase. I give you: Simon Evans! Welcome back to the Comedy cookbook - a mini series on this blog which looks at the factors … Continue reading Comedy cookbook: Simon Evans’s perfect story
This is not a Harlem Shake
No ways. Not in the slightest. Not by a long shot. This is not a Harlem Shake. I'm angry. For the past week, Twitter and YouTube have been abuzz with all things Harlem and all things Shakey. I clicked on one of the MANY links about the craze and this is basically what it's all … Continue reading This is not a Harlem Shake
Perfect timing: skits gone viral
It must have been the timing. From a sleepy Wednesday afternoon posting of a pretty old SoundCloud clip to an explosion of sharing and commenting across social media platforms. That's what this skit provoked. I'm pretty chuffed at the response, though. The funny thing is that I made this clip such a long time ago. … Continue reading Perfect timing: skits gone viral
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