Comedian set to make Fourways laugh out loud
Comedian and social media sensation Rory Petzer is on cloud nine about his return to Johannesburg for some comedy special.
Award-winning comedian Rory Petzer cannot wait to have Fourways residents in stitches during a stand-up comedy special that is coming up on September 6, at Design Decor Centre, Funk Ba.
He’s a real card; he always knows how to lighten the mood, and that is why he says he has many jokes to deliver for this one. Petzer said he is excited to be back to perform again in the City of Gold after falling in love with the audience during his previous visit.
“I had so much fun that I’m coming back again so soon. Johannesburg audiences are fantastic.”
The 43-year-old Gqeberha-born comedian said he has been making people laugh for 10 years, “It all started in Gqeberha in 2013. I had a friend, Michael Arthur, who hosted monthly comedy shows at a popular venue called The Music Kitchen.
“I went to watch one evening and at the end of the night, and after a few beers, I said, ‘Michael, put me on for next month.’ And funnily enough, that was exactly 10 years ago. My first gig was on 28 August 2013. And I’ve been hopelessly addicted ever since.”
He jokes about anything. He said that is mainly because his comedy is usually whatever pops up in his mind, “But, it’s mostly observations of the things we do and finding the funny in how and why we do them. I’m always on the lookout for the funny and when I find it, I share it.
“The best thing for me is to see people laughing and forgetting about the outside world and all their problems and frustrations, even just for 90 minutes.”
And that is exactly what he plans to do as soon as he lands in Joburg for his comedy show. He does not wish to give away too much, but here is a glimpse into what he said people can expect.
“I’ll be telling a few stories about what it was like growing up in Gqeberha in a family of six, relocating to Durban and learning that a ‘bunny’ is not an animal, life in Durban with my partner, Yoshen, and our two dogs, a few observations about this country we love so much even though it frustrates us so much, and possibly even a few (many!) dad jokes.”
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