DEKAF

Comedian Siv Ngesi stars in Dekaf for one night only at the Sibaya Casino in Durban on March 10, 2011.

Dekaf is a black, white comedy about blacks who think like whites, as told by a black guy who sounds white. The show stars the up-and-coming stand-up comic Siv Ngesi in a bold production from the comedic mind of David Newton (Politically Incorrect; Defending the Laid Man & Laugh).

“Contrary to popular belief there is a new generation of black people who don’t bitch about the ‘struggle’, can swim, aren’t hated by dogs and didn’t vote for Jacob Zuma,” say the organisers. “In Dekaf, Ngesi takes you into the world of a black man who was raised in the suburbs, schooled in the public school system, dates white women and listens to Josh Groban!”

Dekaf debuted at the 2009 Grahamstown National Arts Festival under Newton’s directorship. The show filled its capacity venue and garnered favourable reviews from the local press and audiences alike and at the 2010 Festival, the show won the coveted Golden Ovation Award.

Sivuyile ‘Siv’ Ngesi is a 25 year-old actor and comedian born in the township of Gugulethu, Cape Town. Acting came early to him and at ten years old, Siv toured Asia with Les Misérables in the coveted role of Gavroshe. Since then, he has landed roles in films such as Cape of Good Hope, After the Rain, Love in Africa, Zeenon z3, World Unseen and Schweitzer. His best credit to date must be his scenes with Keifer Sutherland in 24.

David Newton is an actor, director and producer. He has become one of South Africa’s most bankable comics and has made his comedy appealing to his fans through his ability to speak directly and frankly about everyday situations that happen to everyone. Newton has directed all three of his one-man shows namely Defending the Laid Man, Politically Incorrect, both available on DVD, and Laugh. His third DVD, Nothing But The Truth, is a 100min collaboration of the best of the three shows and stars Sivuyile Ngesi as the opening act.

Dekaf starts its national tour with a show at the Krakatoa at the Sibaya Entertainment Kingdom on March 10 at 20h00. Tickets R55 booked through Computicket or 083 915 8000.