Jimmy Carr – Laughter Therapy Live in South Africa in December 2011
Jimmy Carr, one of the funniest and original comedians in the world, is heading to the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Thursday 8 December and then to the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday 10 December 2011. The Johannesburg shows are proudly brought to you by 94.7 Highveld Stereo.
Described by the theatre as "an evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter", the show should appeal to anyone who enjoys live comedy. Famed for his deadpan delivery and risqué material, Carr has received a host of comedy awards and released popular DVDs such as Making People Laugh and Telling Jokes.
In August 2010 Jimmy’s all-new solo show Laughter Therapy debuted at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Starting just a few days after the close of the marathon Rapier Wit tour, during which Jimmy will have played to over 300,000 people by the time it finishes in November 2011, the Laughter Therapy tour will have been even bigger and delighted audiences up and down the country. Often referred to as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’, Jimmy has so far performed his stand up tour shows to well over one million people in the UK.
In January 2011 Jimmy joined forces with David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne to host 10 O’Clock Live, a brand new weekly series taking a fresh and funny look at the news and current events. Jimmy’s other recent television appearances include The Graham Norton Show, Have I Got News for You, Would I Lie to You? and QI.
A household name in the UK, Jimmy is also a rising star in the US, where his profile continues to grow. Jimmy recently performed a second Comedy Central Special and also appeared on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien – his fifth appearance to date. Jimmy’s game show Distraction aired on Comedy Central and was subsequently repeated. He has also appeared four times on NBC’s flagship programme The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In July 2010, Jimmy performed at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival for the sixth time.
With conventional media conquered, Jimmy is also a pioneer of digital comedy, topping the album charts on iTunes and with a Twitter following of over half a million. He was the first major comedian to perform within the online world of Second Life, and the results can be seen as an extra on the Comedian DVD. In 2009, Jimmy recorded a series of podcasts, entitled The Writers’ Room, in which he and his favourite writer friends chat about the latest news and events, exchanging anecdotes and quips, offering an insight into how comedy material can develop within a writing environment. The podcast proved a smash hit, shooting straight to the top of the iTunes download chart.
Some of his awards include:
• Nuts Awards 2010: Best Stand Up
• LAFTA Awards 2008: Best Stand Up
• LAFTA Awards 2007: Funniest Man
• British Comedy Awards Winner 2006: Best Stand-Up tour, for ‘Gag Reflex’
• Rose D’Or Nomination 2006: Best Game Show (Distraction)
• LAFTA Awards 2005: Funniest Man
• Rose D’Or Nomination 2004: Best presenter (Distraction)
• LAFTA Awards 2004: Best Stand-up
• Royal Television Society 2003 Award Winner: Best on-screen newcomer
• Time Out 2003 Award Winner: Best Stand-Up
• Perrier 2002 Award Nominee: For Bare-faced Ambition
Tickets for the shows are available at Computicket and start from R250, excluding service charges. The show has an age restriction of PG16.
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46664 - It's no joke
5FM and SA's top comedians come together to support the 46664 campaign
5FM, 46664 and Real Concerts are pleased to announce that the 46664 It's No Joke comedy show is back in Johannesburg on 1 December 2011 at Emperors Palace. Following the sold-out show in Johannesburg , on 1 May 2010, South Africa 's top comedians will once again take to the stage to support the 46664 campaign. The show will be one of the biggest comedy productions ever produced for the live stage in South Africa and is endorsed by 5FM.
The star studded line up includes comedy A-listers Riaad Moosa, Nik Rabinowitz, David Kau, Tumi Morake, Chris Forrest, Conrad Koch, Joey Rasdien and Deep Fried Man. Comedy legend John Vlismas will play host on the night and 5FM's Poppy Ntshongwana is the MC.
Proceeds from the concert will be donated to 46664 to promote and further the humanitarian legacy of its founder, Nelson Mandela. In addition, the comedians as well as 5FM personalities Poppy and Kim Schulze will be contributing their 67 minutes to a good cause by helping Hugh's Haven, a children's care facility in Yeoville, Johannesburg. The comedians and 5FM DJS have agree to give their time to come together on Saturday 19 November to brighten the children's lives, many of whom are HIV-positive. Activities planned for the day include painting a mural on one of the walls at Hugh's Haven, decorating cupcakes, sorting donated clothes and making angel decorations which can be sold to generate extra income for Hugh's Haven.
Tickets available from www.computicket.com
Box Office: +27 83 915 8000
Tickets from R150 excluding Computicket charges
The It's No Joke comedy show is proudly supported by 5FM and Real Concerts.
REVIEW OF 46664 - It's no joke
Masters of comedy deliver side-splitting acts in support of 46664
It's no joke, but it was pretty damn funny. Sharp wit, hilarious one-liners and pertinent social commentary were in no short supply at the annual It's No Joke comedy festival at Emperors Palace last night (1 December, 2011).
Partnering with 5FM and 46664, South Africa's top comics again united to share the stage, creating awareness around and raising funds for the 46664 campaign.
5FM DJ Poppy Ntshongwana opened the event with words of encouragement for the initiative, and thanked the audience for showing their support.
"You've done your bit by buying a ticket for this event, helping ensure that we continue to celebrate Nelson Mandela's humanitarian legacy by making every day a Mandela Day."
John Vlismas was in top form as he MC'd the evening and, together with comics Riaad Moosa, Nik Rabinowitz, David Kau, Tumi Morake, Chris Forrest, Deep Fried Man, Joey Rasdien and Conrad Koch, showed us that if we can't laugh at ourselves we're in pretty deep trouble.
Their comic routines were peppered with serious and inspiring undertones, raising awareness about World Aids Day. "Let's change HIV into HIVictory," quipped Rasdien, while Morake encouraged people to get tested.
As part of the build-up to this year's show, 5FM DJs and the comics spent a day at Hugh's Haven in Yeoville on 19 November 2011, painting the walls of the home as part of their 67 minutes for the Mandela Day initiative.
The comedians have also pledged to support various other charities, hoping to inspire all South Africans to follow their lead and get involved wherever possible in support of the global Mandela Day campaign. They will be taking part in these charitable activities within the next three months.
JOHNNY CLEGG
For one night only, Johnny Clegg will perform with Juluka to celebrate his 30th anniversary in the music industry, with a once-off concert at the Grand Arena at the GrandWest casino in Cape Town on 27th August 2011. Proudly brought to you by Castle Lager Homegrown. The original Juluka band will be reunited for this show only, performing the hit songs of Juluka and Johnny Clegg spanning his 30 year career.
During the three decades he's been making anthemic hits, Johnny has proved himself to be an outstanding musical ambassador for his country.
The show will feature dancers and audio visual footage starting from Johnny's early years to present day. This will be the first time that Juluka will be seen in Cape Town since their concert at the Good Hope Centre 26 years ago.
"What makes this relationship between Castle Lager, Johnny Clegg and Juluka remarkable is the fact that they are both iconic South African brands. Many of our best memories and moments are of watching Johnny Clegg and Juluka entertain us with proudly homegrown tunes with a Castle Lager in hand, " said Alastair Hewitt, General Manager of Castle Lager.
By bringing together African music structures with Celtic folk music and international rock sounds, Johnny pioneered a new and unique sound, establishing himself as South Africa's biggest musical export. From Europe to the States, from Australia to Potchefstroom, audiences in sold out venues have danced to "Cruel, Crazy Beautiful World", "Crocodile Love", "I Call Your Name", "Take My Heart Away", and "African Sky Blue".
Johnny Clegg is known for his energetic stage performances and this is a show not to be missed. It all comes together with a Castle.
Johnny Clegg 30th Anniversary: The Concert 27 August 2011.
GrandArena @ Grandwest
Saturday 27th August @ 8.30pm
Tickets from R150 to R200 excluding Computicket service fee
Tickets available from www.Computicket.com or 0861 915 8000
For more information:
Kim Mari
011 482 3550
