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
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Curtain call on Rhodes comedy
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
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
Comedy Central: Final lowdown
I've never been this happy to lose. Ever. It's a week later and still, the events at Comedy Central's Open Spot competition stir a blend of pride, wonder and the classic "shoulda, woulda coulda" -all in a good sense, though. The finals brought all nine contestants back to the POPArt Theatre in Joburg on 2 … Continue reading Comedy Central: Final lowdown
What went down at Comedy Central
What a whirlwind of a week. What began with the most surprising of SMSes, culminated in a showing at the POPArt Theatre in the heart of Joburg as Comedy Central Africa's competition beckoned. Most of the week was punctuated by short bursts of intense fear as I explained to people exactly what I meant with … Continue reading What went down at Comedy Central
Tyson Ngubeni 