Comedians take to the stage to help Driehoek

True to their collective noun, a riot of comedians will be taking to the stage later this month adding their voices to the many from the community in support of victims of the tragedy that took place at Hoërskool Driehoek.  Schalk Bezuidenhout, Prins, Khanyisa Bunu and Kraai du Toit will be joining organiser and supporting act, Craig Caldwell on stage at the Barnyard Vereeniging on Wednesday 13 March 2019, in a comedy showcase that promises an evening of fun and laughter: all for a good cause.

“I grew up 300m from the school,” says Caldwell when asked to explain his motivation for organizing the show. “I used to train and run against the Afrikaans kids,” he smiles, but is suddenly serious when he describes what happened at the school as nothing short of tragic. “It shouldn’t have happened. I think everyone should get behind such initiatives to raise funds, especially with the kids having medical costs going forward.”

Big names

Headlining act, Schalk Bezuidenhout, is a familiar face in every South African household. Hailing from what he calls ‘The New York of the East Rand’, Kempton Park, he describes himself as fun and energetic with an appeal to people of all kinds and colours.

Hot up and coming comedian, Prins has risen to comedic heights winning Parkers Comedy Jive “Comic-Kazi” competition and coming in second place in the Comedy Central “Grab the Mic” competition. His material has been described as innovative and funny for the whole family.

Khanyisa Bunu is well known for her role as Nobuhle in die SABC1 sitcom Ses’Top La.  Originally a teacher from Queenstown, she relocated to Johannesburg in 2008 and soon landed her first television gig. These days she regulars stages such as the Lyric Theatre, Carnival City, the SA State Theatre and even Greenwich Village Comedy club in New York.

Kraai du Toit’s one-liner style of comedy has earned him a spot among the cream of South Africa’s stand-up comedians.  He has been to the finals of the “Grab the Mic” competition twice since 2015 and has performed with the likes of John Vlismas, Mel Miller, Joe Parker, Joey Rasdien and many more.
Craig Caldwell is a local comedian who has performed internationally and has become a familiar face on Johannesburg and KZN stages. His big heart has seen him organise many such comedy evenings in aid of charities and other worthy causes.

Legendary boxer, Brian Mitchell will end the evening with hammer in hand when a variety of sports memorabilia will be sold on auction.

Bookings

A mere R120 will secure your seat at this event.  Doors open at 18:00 and the show starts at 20:00.

Enquiries may be directed to Craig on 084 209 5448 or Louise on 083 752 7642. All proceeds will be donated to the official account in aid of Hoërskool Driehoek.