Get ready to laugh your winter blues away as some of South Africa’s top comedic legends take to the stage for the annual comedy series, JOKERS IN JULY, live from the iconic Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace.
The comedy experience – made for the people, by the people (who love to make you lol) – brings together the best of the best in an unmissable month-long, laugh-a-minute comedy takeover that is as diverse as South Africa itself.
From cultural commentary to side-splitting satire, expect a full-on laughter riot showcasing a diverse mix of generations, languages, and styles that reflect the rich comedy DNA of Mzansi. Featuring the likes of Trevor Gumbi, Ntosh Madlingozi, Darren Maule, Mpho Popps, Joey Rasdien, Hannes Brummer, Jaxx Justice, Riaad Moosa, Richelieu Beaunoir, Keenan Cerff and many more…
Jokers in July is a celebration of culture, chaos and cracking good jokes, where no funny bone is left un-tickled and where South Africans from every walk of life can come together, laugh together and momentarily forget about our problems.
Presented by Blu Blood, Jokers In July continues to champion South African comedic voices across genres, languages and backgrounds. “Laughter has the power to uplift us. At Blu Blood, we have always believed in the business of happiness and comedy is at the heart of that. Giving comedians a stage and a spotlight is part of our DNA, it is how we help grow the industry, showcase local talent and bring people together from all walks of life. This is our ode to the comedy lovers of Joburg – a space where laughter is the common language and happiness is the ultimate goal,” shares heads of Blu Blood, Osman Osman and Shaaista Khan Osman.
THE LINE-UP:
Friday, 5 July – Generations – Set aside the soapies – Generations is all laughter, no drama! Shaking up your time with punchlines instead of plot twists. This unfiltered show celebrates all generations of South Africans with a powerhouse line-up sharing their take on life as they see it. Expect a cross-generational clash of comedy icons Trevor Gumbi, Ntosh Madlingozi, Modipane A-Lister and Zicco Sithole.
Friday, 11 July – Stand Up Joburg – A Joburg-style comedy affair. The reunion you didn’t know you needed! This is the story of celebrated MC and award-winning comedy and radio presenter, Darren Maule getting the team back together again. Darren returns to Joburg for one night only and has assembled some of his favourite allies that have come up through the ranks alongside each other in their comedy careers. A Joburg-style comedy affair featuring Darren Maule, Chris Forrest, Mpho Popps and Robbie Collins.
Saturday, 12 July – Staan Op Joburg – Dis snaaks, dis slim, dis lokal! Dis Staan Op Joburg! Sluit aan vir ‘n aand vol skaterlag! ‘n Vars, skreeusnaakse blik op die lewe, liefde, politiek, kultuur en al die absurditeite van die daaglikse bestaan. Van slim satire tot lag-uit-jou-maag stories, bring jou vriende en kom deel in die lekker lag en Suid-Afrikaanse gees met Hannes Brummer, Jaxx Justice, Cobus van Rensburg en Melt Sieberhagen.
Saturday, 19 July – Joey Rasdien Live – The man, the myth, the Rasdien. Joey Rasdien returns to the stage with a brand-new stand-up show! Part philosophy, part absurdity, and always punchline-perfect, Joey explores how therapy helped him with a mid-life crisis he himself didn’t know he was going through. He explores what ‘Cupcakes’ is best, who holds the ‘Trump card and who ‘Traoere’ the line. With a vestibule of anecdotes, Rasdien explores the role Gen X plays in the healing of Gen Z trauma…whatever that even means cos it’s all just relative!
Friday, 25 July – People of Colour(ed) Comedy – The community meeting between family is back in session with hilarious stories from the hoods of Eldorado Park, Westbury, Wentworth, Newlands East, Eestrust and the Cape Flats. A powerhouse ensemble celebrating culture, identity and the unique flavoured comedy from Richelieu Beaunoir, Keenan Cerff, Prins, Gino Fernandez, Dakes and Eric Jansen that has everyone rolling!
Saturday, 26 July – Riaad Moosa: What’s The Point – A sell-out favourite for a reason! Riaad Moosa returns with his brand-new show, What’s the Point – a hilarious and thought-provoking journey as he grapples with the absurdity of life and the chaotic state of the world. Expect nothing less than a masterclass in comedy from one of South Africa’s most beloved performers.
VENUE: Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Johannesburg (a stone’s throw away from OR Tambo International)
Tickets available at www.ticketpros.co.za and all major Spar Payzone kiosks.
