One of South Africa’s longest running
flagship comedy brands, Kings &
Queens of Comedy, returns to Durban with its biggest line-up in six years.
Going on six years of Kings & Queens of Comedy, the show started in 2012 in
Johannesburg and has since grown to be one of the leading comedy brands in
South Africa, promoting and showcasing local talent from around the country. Bringing
world-class comedy to Durban, this comedy extravaganza sees comic giants from
around South Africa entertaining audiences at the Durban ICC on February 9,
2018.
Shining their comical armour and sharpening
their witty swords, the stellar line-up includes Darren Maule (MC),
Annalakshmi, Arnotte Payne, Celeste Ntuli, Donovan Goliath, Glen Biederman-Pam,
Jason Goliath, Joey Rasdien, Khanyisa Bunu, Leeanda Reddy, Logie Naidoo, Marc
Lottering, Riaad Moosa, Rory Petzer, Sagie Murugan and Sifiso Nene, with a
guest appearance by Morgan Beatbox.
“We pride ourselves on bringing world-class
South African comedians to stages around the country. You are getting a massive line-up of
headliner comedians from start to finish. We’ve picked the cream of the crop
and we’re excited to bring an even bigger and better Kings & Queens of Comedy to Durban in 2018,” comments Osman
Osman, MD of Blu Blood.
Having made a name for himself over the
past two decades, Darren Maule’s humour, intelligent banter and storytelling
and raucous laughter has made him a household name across Durban, which is why
he returns to centre stage as the host of this royal affair.
Anasia Govender’s quirky character,
Annalakshmi, loves telling stories and giving a candid commentary. Singing in a
variety of Indian and English songs, her parodies are witty, funny and honest
and she is fast becoming one of the most recognised entertainers in the
industry.
Durban local, Arnotte Payne, dishes out the
funny with his clean and versatile comedy style, guaranteed to have the
audience in stitches.
Queen of Zulu Comedy, Celeste Ntuli, has
always been a joker, so it was no surprise when she decided to pursue comedy as
a career. Guaranteed to have audiences in stitches, she is straightforward,
bold and outspoken, traits which have fans coming back for more.
Bringing a lot of character and energy to
the stage, Donovan Goliath’s lively manner of storytelling has made him a
prolific stand-up act who is set to get the laughs rolling in.
Glen Biederman-Pam is not only a UCT
graduate in theatre and performance, he shines on stage and local TV screens as
a stand-up comic. A rising star, Glen he wins over the crowd with his confident
and animated delivery and train of thought.
Jason Goliath is larger than life (it’s all
because his big personality won’t fit into a smaller body). His infectious
energy and laugh has made him one of South Africa’s most sought-after
comedians.
Joey Rasdien doesn’t need much of an
introduction. Instantly recognisable, his endearing stage person is
intellectually absurd, physically hysterical and thought-provoking.
Teacher-turned-comedienne, Khanyisa Bunu is
a fan favourite. She was the first woman
to win the audience choice award at the Comics’ Choice Awards and has also made
her mark on South African TV with roles in various series.
Leeanda Reddy is not only beautiful but she
has a bevy of talents. A familiar face on South African stages and screens, she
has proved time and time again that she has a flair for comedy with her
outrageously funny skits.
Politicians often provide comics with
plenty of material, which means that Durban’s socialite politician, Loganathan
(Logie) Naidoo, should have no problem with getting the crowd going by adding
an interesting and colourful twist to the night’s hilarities.
There’s no missing that trademark
‘fro’… Hailing from Cape Town, Marc
Lottering is one of South Africa’s top comedians and has been in the comedy
industry for almost 20 years. He is the consummate storyteller and continues to
keep audiences in stitches across the country and abroad.
Riaad Moosa is one of South Africa’s most
acclaimed funny-men. He certainly seems to have the remedy for the nation’s
ills – a healthy dose of laughter, straight up – hold the aspirin – as he gives
the audience a snapshot into his life, a father of three kids, husband,
comedian, actor and with all the current cultural and political issues thrown
in.
No stranger to the KNQ line-up, Rory Petzer
is happiest with a microphone in his hand. He is a natural at making people
laugh hysterically with his hilarious jokes and witty puns.
One of Durban’s well-seasoned comedians,
Sagie Murugan brings his own unique flavour to the stage as he captivates his
audiences with a special brand of laugh-out-loud comedy, tackling stereotypes
and narrating hilarious tales.
Off stage, Sifiso Nene is a man of few
words. On stage, however, telling jokes is the only place he feels completely
at home. His passion and determination, sprinkled with talent, has seen him
winning awards and the hearts of comedy fans around the country.
Always adding a spin to the Kings & Queens of Comedy events,
international celebrity beatboxer, Morgan Beatbox, makes a guest appearance.
Kings
& Queens of Comedy has one performance on
February 9, 2018, at 20h00 at the Durban ICC. Tickets from R200 available
through Computicket online and the various retail outlets. The show is rated
PG16.
The production is presented by Blu Blood in
association with East Coast Radio and Comedy Central. Follow Blu Blood
(@BluBloodSA) or visit www.blublood.com for more information.
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