NAM Comedy Circle still at it
The Hilton Kalabar switches into winter mode this coming week, installing effective gas heaters and rolling down canvas covers all along the balcony sides, thus protecting patrons from freezing breezes and providing warmth and comfort.
The scene is set for another fiery NAM Comedy Circle show on Wednesday, 26 June, this one showcasing Enrich Nepembe, CleranceClaaseen and Courage the Comedian with brand new and fresh material.
Spurned by his recent successful one-man show at The Warehouse Theatre, titled The Courage to Stand Up, Courage the Comedian is back with a personal, daring take on gays and lesbians in the land of the brave. It takes courage to go down this road and Courage does so with verve, compassion and with a twinkle in his eye. He asserts that it is safe for patrons of varying sexual preference to come and participate because actually, his is a humorous but candid plea for the LGBTI community and a reminder of the freedoms entrenched in the constitution.
Nepembe’s general concern and focus is, in comparison, rather down to earth, this may have something to do with his real-life profession as a geologist. Nepembe maintains that he is hooked on effective punchlines. This indeed offers welcome relief on a night that is dedicated to fun and the occasional, over-the-border pun. Subsequent laughter justifies the means. Nepembe is back with a bang (not NDF style though) and explores the scientific relationship between the age of politicians and their inclination to stay in office at all costs.
Finally – call in the clown! Clerance Mervin Claasen is an all-round entertainer branching off, occasionally and with chronicled success, into stand-up comedy. The current harsh economic reality, Classen maintains, does not allow an entertainer to be choosy. Classencomes from a (notso) serious theatre background. He has learned from and earned his accolades through the mentorship of two great theatre writers and directors - Joseph Molapong and David Ndjavera, two idols he now holds responsible for him being stuck in the profession. Clowning, acting, dancing, singing and if need be stand-up comedy, all form part of that parcel.
Comedian Mark Kariahua, takes over the reigns as master of ceremony. Kariahua ensures that the momentum of the show is maintained at all times. He speaks to and involves audiences and makes everyone part of the experiment. He puts in an occasional reminder why stand-up comedy has its place in society. He insists that comedians be treated accordingly.
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Spurned by his recent successful one-man show at The Warehouse Theatre, titled The Courage to Stand Up, Courage the Comedian is back with a personal, daring take on gays and lesbians in the land of the brave. It takes courage to go down this road and Courage does so with verve, compassion and with a twinkle in his eye. He asserts that it is safe for patrons of varying sexual preference to come and participate because actually, his is a humorous but candid plea for the LGBTI community and a reminder of the freedoms entrenched in the constitution.
Nepembe’s general concern and focus is, in comparison, rather down to earth, this may have something to do with his real-life profession as a geologist. Nepembe maintains that he is hooked on effective punchlines. This indeed offers welcome relief on a night that is dedicated to fun and the occasional, over-the-border pun. Subsequent laughter justifies the means. Nepembe is back with a bang (not NDF style though) and explores the scientific relationship between the age of politicians and their inclination to stay in office at all costs.
Finally – call in the clown! Clerance Mervin Claasen is an all-round entertainer branching off, occasionally and with chronicled success, into stand-up comedy. The current harsh economic reality, Classen maintains, does not allow an entertainer to be choosy. Classencomes from a (notso) serious theatre background. He has learned from and earned his accolades through the mentorship of two great theatre writers and directors - Joseph Molapong and David Ndjavera, two idols he now holds responsible for him being stuck in the profession. Clowning, acting, dancing, singing and if need be stand-up comedy, all form part of that parcel.
Comedian Mark Kariahua, takes over the reigns as master of ceremony. Kariahua ensures that the momentum of the show is maintained at all times. He speaks to and involves audiences and makes everyone part of the experiment. He puts in an occasional reminder why stand-up comedy has its place in society. He insists that comedians be treated accordingly.
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