There will be three days of fun and laughs when 42 comedians all perform their own set.
The festival is a multi-venue, multi-show comedy showcase featuring local, continental and international talent performing at Alexander Theatre, The Orbit Jazz Café, Thirteen and the Bannister Hotel in Braamfontein, as well as The Market Theatre and Bassline in the Newtown precinct.
The shows will be hosted by an unbelievable line-up of comedians which reads like a nominees list at the Comics Choice Awards.
Loyiso Gola, Ndumiso Lindi, John Vlismas, Kagiso Lediga, Tats Nkonzo and Mashabela are just some of the names that will no doubt excite comedy lovers from around the country – not forgetting the other comedic performers who eagerly await the chance to entertain the masses.
The local contingent of acts includes the likes of Jason Goliath, Donovan Goliath, Trevor Gumbi, Deep Fried Man, Celeste Nthuli, Stuart Taylor, Loyiso Madinga, Carvin Goldstone, Siya B, Nina Hastie, Smowkey Nyembe, Tracey Lee Oliver – the list of must-see talent is endless.
The festival will be produced by the Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland, in partnership with prominent South African comedy producers Podium Comedy to form Bimha Productions.
“I have been dreaming about building a world-class international comedy festival in Joburg for some time now and the partnership with Montreux makes it a reality,” said festival director, Takunda Bimha, founder of Podium Comedy and former manager of Trevor Noah.
There will also be some exciting shows staged at popular Braamfontein venues namely Kitcheners, Great Dane and Anti Establishment that will feature emerging talent in what could be seen as a prelude to the festival.
The festival will run from 6 to 8 October, with the build-up running from 2 to 4 October.
Details: www.webtickets.co.za; www.jicf.co.za
