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969 Festival

The Best of Grahamstown

South Africa, then and now

When: 8 – 12 September, 7pm
Where: Wits Spaceframe, Wits University, Braamfontein

Thinking of packing for Perth? Before you do, check out this show. It’s South Africa you love and the South Africa you love to laugh about, all rolled into 55 minutes of side-splitting satire. Directed by Stacey Sacks, it features Tim Sandham.

High diving

When: 14 - 16 September, 7pm
Where: Wits Downstairs Theatre, Wits University, Braamfontein

With a mix of physical comedy and tightly honed dialogue comes the story of two star-crossed lovers as they travel through a minefield of inter-family relations and personal misunderstandings. This modern love story is set against the beautiful and at times brooding backdrop of rural coastal and urban concrete South Africa. Written and directed by Jenine Collocott.

RelationShit

When: 15 – 18 September, 7pm
Where: Wits Spaceframe, Wits University, Braamfontein

Witness the typical faux pas of the “perfect couple”, the good, the bad, and the downright embarrassing. You will laugh and you will cry, while they act, sing and pas de deux their way through this rollercoaster ride of Relation Shit. Directed and performed by Ash Searle and Vanessa Harris. 55mins.

School of Whoredom

When: 15 - 18 September, 8:15pm
Where: Wits Spaceframe, Wits University, Braamfontein

This contemporary re-working of a 16th century play sees three ladies taking a hilarious glimpse across time, presenting a satirical look at how the face of sexual politics has changed. Bring your kanga! Directed by Belinda Belseck, it features Tarryn Lee and Refiloe Lepere. 50mins.

Comedy Nine Nine

The real thing

When: 22 September, 7:30pm for 8pm
Where: Mandela Theatre, Joburg Theatre complex, Braamfontein

This event aims to entertain by showcasing the cream of the crop of the South African comedy industry. The line-up has three generations of comedy:
  • The late 90s Kagiso Lediga
  • The 2005 Generation: Kedibone Malaudzi; Eugene Khoza; Trevor Noah
  • The 2009 Generation: Tall Ass Mo and S’khumba
  • Nubreed Comedy – The Fresh Comedy Factory