Funny Festival dishes up five-star entertainment

slots in each half of the show, the first as a Olympic gymnast which is a masterclass in physical comedy and expression.

The local performers are the cream of the country’s stand up industry. Tats Nkonzo, Rob van Vuuren and Marc Lottering are a delight and their material pertinent and fresh.

Showcasing local talent

The depth of local talent is evident, however, by the cameo performance by new comic and winner of the Cape Town Comedy Club competition, Reagan Allen.

His performance is a highlight and worth the show ticket alone. If Reagan represents what is coming up in comedy circles in the city, the future of the art form is secured.

Experienced host

The show, however, owes its success to the brilliant master of ceremony Alan Committie, who effortlessly strings the evening together.

His hilarious skits are his trademark, covering topics from the Spanish hit song Despacito to “signing” the evening TV News. Committie is certainly one of the top comedy minds in the country and his theatre background makes him a world-class comedy host.

The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival runs nightly until August 5 at the Baxter Theatre.

Minor cast changes occur at the half way mark on July 24, when UK Comedy Duo, Thom and Garaghty, replace Mooky Cornish, while Khanyiso Bunu joins the cast.

Mor e i n f o r mat i o n is available at www.funnyfestival.co.za.

Tickets can be booked through webtickets.