Cross-cultural comedy explosion about to hit
Charous and Bruinous Comedy is a pulsating cultural comedy experience that's not to be missed.
A cross-cultural stand-up comedy explosion is about to hit Carnival City.
Unleashing their crazy blend of comedy at the Mardi Gras Theatre on February 23 for a one-night-only show, Charous and Bruinous, are stand-up comics and viral video stars Masood Boomgaard and Bash with Tash, who collectively have earned millions of views on social media platforms and played to packed-out houses across the country, alongside national comic heavyweights Joey Rasdien and Dillan Oliphant.
Together the comedians will take the audience on a hilarious cultural adventure, tapping into their experiences growing up in Indian and coloured communities in different parts of South Africa and telling laugh-out-loud anecdotes about overbearing parents, drunk uncles and downright crazy grandparents.
The show will also be peppered with great gags on everyday stuff like relationships, the economy, politics and social media.
There’s bound to be something for everyone.
Fresh from his recent tours of Australia, Dubai and the UK, Durbanite Masood Boomgaard is best known for his unique comedic take on current affairs and trends, tackling a variety of topics.
He often uses the stage to reflect on his childhood and experiences growing up in a mixed-race family.
Look out for his spot-on impersonations of the likes of Donald Trump.
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Boomgaard has performed with some of the best in the business across the country and has a few solo shows under his belt.
His most recent, Joker, has been released on DVD.
He also recently appeared on Comedy Central and performed his show African Indian on London’s West End to rave reviews.
Bash with Tash, real name Natashia Portrag, shot to fame in December 2016 when she spontaneously uploaded a comic commentary by herself on Facebook, which soared to hundreds of thousands of views.
Subsequent videos only heightened her popularity and now she has legions of fans locally and abroad in places like Australia and the UK.
Bash with Tash is best known for her incredible ability to improvise on stage and crowd interaction.
Her spontaneity ensures that no two shows are the same.
Eldorado Park local Dillan Oliphant needs little introduction to comedy fans.
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He regularly appears on Comedy Central, has toured international comedy festivals and his one-man special The Oliphant in the Room received widespread acclaim.
He is also known for appearing alongside Trevor Noah on the Nationwild Comedy Tour.
And last but not least, Joey Rasdien needs no introduction to comedy audiences.
A certified legend, Rasdien has been setting SA comedy stages alight for almost two decades and is considered a pioneering figure in the industry.
He has performed multiple specials, including Mixed DNA, Evolved and Basic.
He has appeared on television and in movies and is a regular on Comedy Central.
Charous and Bruinous Comedy is a pulsating cultural comedy experience that’s not to be missed.
The show takes place at 8pm at the Mardi Gras Theatre.
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