Outrageous. That was Bernie Mac's signature stage persona. A complete outpouring of raw craziness that he never held back. His characterization was crisp, his delivery dazzled. In a eulogy at his funeral, Steve Harvey describes what became Mac's most suitable spot (headlining) on The Original Kings of Comedy tour back in 2000. "In a relay you … Continue reading “I hate black pepper” – Ode to a comic king
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My awkward childhood: piece of cake
It was supposed to be the best day of my life. What unfolded on that day in June 2001 would go down as the most tormenting ordeal which still haunts me to this very moment. This, dear reader, is the story of one of the most embarrassing moments of my life. It's almost 11 years … Continue reading My awkward childhood: piece of cake
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
Seven hands of nervousness
A quick glance at the watch shows the time to be three minutes past seven. In the dark recess behind a growing audience at the Union Bar, seven hands extend and pile up in a hybrid knot. Hands belonging to an anxious collective of performers, each donning identical blue t-shirts. “On three,” he says. Sure … Continue reading Seven hands of nervousness
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
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