(Loyiso
Gola)
Fresh from performing on Britain’s
prestigious Live at the Apollo and
recording a Netflix special in Montreal, Canada, two-time Emmy-nominated South
African comedian, Loyiso Gola, returns from travelling the world to bring his
latest comedy offering, Unlearning,
to Suncoast’s brand new venue, The Globe in Durban on December 15, 2018.
The show challenges societal norms, making
you question everything you thought you knew about politics, race, history and
more. He brings together sharp and philosophical contemplations all delivered
with his signature satirical charm and wit.
“This show delves into unpacking what we’ve
learnt growing up, viewing the world differently and realising that there’s a
need to unlearn it instead of being stuck in our own stereotypical mindsets. I
go through a process of attempting to ‘unlearn’ some thoughts and
preconceptions about relationships, masculinity, race, things that I’m
currently going through and are pertinent in my life and I get to share this
with the audience,” comments Gola.
Gola is no stranger to making audiences
laugh. There is a reason why he is one of the most respected and renowned
comedians in South Africa, and he seems to have been received with open arms
with international audiences as well.
“Thoughtful and engaging, he had the crowd
in constant laughter and at ease with their flaws, along with his own … you’ll
certainly be selling yourself short if you choose not to watch at all,” wrote a
journalist from Cue, the Grahamstown National Arts Festival newspaper. “Nothing
short of hilarious…expertly crafted…a real Fringe highlight.” was commented in
the Scottish magazine, ThreeWeeks with The Scotsman adding: “brilliant comic
brain.” He has even been referred to as a “genuine thinker masquerading as a
fool.”
Gola will also be featured in an
unprecedented new stand-up comedy event series with Netflix set to premiere in
early 2019, that will feature 47 comedians from around the globe. He is one of
four South African comedians who will have their own half-hour special feature.
The series was recently recorded at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
“Hosting a comedian of Loyiso’s calibre is
a fitting way to showcase the potential of The Globe,” says Louise Howell, Suncoast
Marketing Manager. “This will be a world class show in a world class venue!”
Unlearning is brought to you by the leaders in comedy, Blu Blood. “We pride
ourselves on bringing world-class South African comedians to stages around the
country and Loyiso is no exception. As the cream of the crop, we’re excited to
be bringing Loyiso to The Globe stage for the first time,” comments Blu Blood
MD, Osman Osman.
Unlearning has one performance on December
15 at The Globe at Suncoast in Durban. Tickets from R120 are available at
Computicket outlets and online. Suncoast is located at Suncoast Boulevard, O R
Tambo Parade, Durban.
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