Some of the biggest
names in South African comedy are about to be unleashed at Sibaya’s iZulu
Theatre. Collaborating for the three day Durban Laugh Comedy Festival from 28
to 30, 2016, are Marc Lottering, Joey Rasdien, Yaaseen Barnes, Dalin Oliver and
Neville October Pillay.
Certain to be one
of the highlights of the festival of funny is comedy heavyweight, Lottering who
has been amusing comedy lovers for years with his tales from the Cape Flats,
touring locally and abroad with hit productions like From the Cape Flats with Love and Hashtag Lottering.
Another featured
legend is the ever popular Rasdien who is widely regarded as one of the
greatest comic talents the country has ever produced. The big-haired funny man
is sure to be in top form as he brings his unique brand of high energy humour
to Sibaya’s stage. Two-time Comics Choice Awards winner Barnes will make a rare
and highly anticipated appearance in Durban. This newly-crowned “king of the
one-liners” is considered the comedy
industry’s hottest new property..
Joining Barnes from
Cape Town is Dalin Oliver, a performer who has enjoyed success at festivals
around the country including multiple sold-out runs of his one-man show. Locals
Pillay and Boomgaard will be key members of the festival’s Durban-based
contingent. There will also be appearances by a number of up and coming Durban
comics.
The lineups are as
follows:
October 28: Marc
Lottering, Joey Rasdien, Masood Boomgaard, Yaaseen Barnes, Neville Pillay and
guests.
October 29: Yaaseen
Barnes, Neville Pillay, Masood Boomgaard, Dalin Oliver and guests.
October 30: Joey
Rasdien, Dalin Oliver, Masood Boomgaard, Neville Pillay and guests.
The Durban Laugh
Comedy Festival takes place on October 28 and 29 at 20h00 and on October 30 at
15h00. Tickets R120 and R150 available from Computicket, Checkers and Sibaya
Box Office.
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