Check out SA’s best new comedy talent at this year’s Savanna Newcomer Showcase
JOBURG – Budding comics to showcase their best routines at the Savanna Newcomer Showcase this weekend.
The Savanna Newcomer Showcase is set to come alight as 24 budding, talented comics from across the country take on the stage. Taking place at the Soweto Theatre on 19 May, the showcase gives the young comics five minutes to display the best routines they’ve got, all in the hopes of being crowned at this year’s Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards (CCAs).
It’s always a blast as newcomers stand proud, belt out their punchlines and relish in the applause of a sold-out crowd. Of course, you get the odd one or two that bomb too, but that’s all part of the fun.
As the first in a series of this year’s events rolled out by the CCAs, The Savanna Newcomer Showcase is a platform created by longstanding comedy partners Savanna Premium Cider and the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards to give up-and-coming comedians their time to shine, and to give the industry an inkling of who to vote for.
The Newcomer Showcase party kicks off earlier in the outdoor precinct of the theatre with Kaya FM DJs spinning chilled Sunday beats and great food and drink, also included in your ticket.
“It’s all about creating an unmissable afternoon of comedy, new friendships and good times. This year we have gourmet food trucks and are creating an epic party buzz outside before the comedy starts indoors, it’s the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” said Diego Jacobs, Savanna’s brand activation manager.
This year’s instalment will be hosted by the hilarious Tsitsi Chiumye who won last year’s Savanna Newcomer of the Year Award as well as a Safta and is a rising star in SA comedy. Hailing from Limpopo, he was singled out by South Africa’s greatest comedy export, Trevor Noah, to take part in the new comedy TV series, Trevor Noah Presents: NationWild. Chiumye also appeared on BBC Arts Hour, which featured Spike Lee in the same season.
The Savanna Newcomer Showcase takes place on Sunday, 19 May, at The Soweto Theatre, Johannesburg. The pre-show party with food, drink and DJs starts at 2.30 pm, the show starts at 4. 30pm.
It’s sold out every year, so hurry and book your seats for R250. Your ticket includes a Savanna Premium Cider and a meal. Click here
