Kings & Queens of Comedy - Durban Valentine's Day Edition

When you fall in love, your body experiences a rush of hormones to the brain. The same can be said when you laugh! This Valentines Day, why not give yourself a double dose of the happies when the annual Kings & Queens of Comedy presented by East Coast Radio kicks off its season with a steamy Valentines Edition at the Durban ICC on the 14th of February 2020.

Kings & Queens of Comedy has always been about celebrating the best in South African comedy and this royal-line up features a bevy of fan favourites taking center stage including Darren Maule, Mo Vawda, Neil Green, Nik Rabinowitz, Ndumiso Lindi, Rob van Buuren, Rory Petzer, Thenjiwe Moseley and Tumi Morake, as well as some brand new faces to the KNQ stage whom include, Dillan Oliphant, Ebenheazer Dibakwane, Mojak Lehoko and Prins. 

"This top-class line-up is what comedy loving auidences love about attending our shows, It's a brand that we have nurtured and that we are extremely proud of. 2020 is going to see some exciting comedy developments from our end" - said Blu Blood MD and KNQ promoter, Osman Osman. 

Celebrating eight years of Kings & Queens of Comedy, Blu Blood created the brand in 2012 in Johannesburg and it has since grown to be one of the leading comedy brands in South Africa, promoting and showcasing local talent from around the country. The comedy heavy weights have shined their comical armour and sharpened their witty swords and are ready to take hilarity to the next level. Kings & Queens of Comedy: Valentine's Edition, 14 February 2020 at the Durban ICC. Tickets from R180 are available from Computicket. 

*The show carries a PG 16 age restriction. 

F.R.I.E.N.D.S - The one in Durban

Everyone's favourite comedic sitcom might not be making a come back but with our local comedians around, at least we'll still have something to laugh about. F.R.I.E.N.D.S is the all new live stand up comedy show that's hitting Durban is next. 'The One in Durban' features Darren Maule as your host and joining him on stage is his fellow comedian friends, Celeste Ntuli, Schalk Benzuidenhout, Ndumiso Lindi, Mark Banks, Marc Lottering, Lindy Johnson, Neil Green and Robby Collins. 

Taking places on the 11th of October at the Durban ICC, you can enjoy an evening of hysterics with this bunch. Darren, had this to say about the show "Sometimes people forget that I began my career in stand-up comedy. I worked my way up through the comedy ranks, eventually moved onto TV and have spent the better part of the last 8 years on radio. I've been busy, it's no wonder I miss my comedy friends! This show is a win-win for everyone!"

Time and time again, research has proven that not only is laughter the best medicine but that having friends helps us live longer and healthier lives and improves our general happiness and mood. Which is why Darren's picked his personal favourites - some of the best in the business - for this top notch night of entertainment. "One thing I that I love the most about stnad-up comedy is the camaraderie that I haven't experienced elsewhere before. It doesn't matter who you are, when you are backstage about to do a gig, whether you've done as many shows as you can count on one hand or 5000 shows like the greats, it doesn't matter. Everyone has a connection, a real sense of 'we are a unique bunch of people with a very particular skill set; we will find you and when we do, we will make you laugh!'"  -added Darren

Tickets for Darren Maule and Friends start fro R200 and are available from Computicket, the show starts are 8pm and is rated PG-16. 

Another hilarious production brought to you by East Coast Radio and Blu Blood. 

KNQ Comedy Giveway

Durban will erupt to the sound of laughter on the evening of the 16th of February as some of the  countries top comedians take to the stage at Durban's ICC for a one night only comedy special. Back again is East Coast Radio Kings and Queens of Comedy show, featuring the likes of Darren Maule, Carvin Goldstone, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Angel Campy, Tumi Morake, Riaad Moosa, Mo Vawda, Chester Missing and many more. Tickets are currently on sale at Computicket and start from R200. 

We at the Bucket, in conjunction with Blu Blood are giving one lucky reader a chance to win themselves a set of double tickets to the show in Durban. For more information on how to win, follow our Instagram account, the competition closes on Monday and the lucky winner will be announced on Wednesday next week. 

Riaad Moosa, Life Begins Tour

If you missed it the first time round, don't stress because the funny Doctor Riaad Moosa is back by popular demand with his hit show "Life Begins"! Performing to sellout shows around the country, some might not have gotten the opportunity to witness this sidesplitting take on Riaad's journey into the 40's, as such there as been an uproar from many who called for bring the show back to Durban. Riaad and the organisers have heeded your call and have scheduled dates for the 12th and 13th of October at the Sibaya Casnio. .

The show is a snapshot into his life after turning 50 and how he has to juggle being a father of four children, a husband, a comedian and an actor, all while taking in the current cultural and political climates around us.

"Even though I am now 40, in many ways, I feel like I'm still crawling and I'm looking back at my journey from being an aspirational doctor, coming from a relatively conservative Muslim background, where both my parents were doctors, and how I actually journeyed to becoming a stand-up comedian" says Riaad.

As an award-winning comedian, actor, write and presenter, Riaad Moosa is one of South Africa's most popular and acclaimed funny men and he happens to be a qualified medical doctor too! Although he never ended up practicing medicine, Riaad is still fondly known as the "Comedy Doctor" and he certainly seems to have the remedy for the nation's ills - a healthy dose of laughter, straight up - and hold the asprin!

"The show is very philosophical and existential. It involves the normal issues of getting older while at the same time experiencing, at a maturity where I'm supposed to be wise, a world that is completely turned on its head. And it's about how I negotiate all these things happening around me while trying to maintain a positive attitude. Through my comedic lens, I hope to put a different spin on that and hopefully my next 40 years will be lived with renewed vigour and excitement",  Moosa adds.

The show is rated PG for language and starts at 20h00. Tickets from R160 and are available through Computicket. 

Rajiv Satyal in Durban

Durban, catch international comedic talent Rajiv Satyal for one night only on Friday the 20th of July. Famous for his "I am Indian" video which went viral on all social platforms and has had over 50 million views which was shared by Bollywood stars and was used to introduce the Indian Prime Minister in Shanghai and Dubai, he now brings his "I am Indian Comedy Show" to South Africa, with shows planned for Cape Town and Durban. 

Satyal is no stranger to comedy in the US, as he has performed with heavy weights such as Russell Peters and Dave Chappelle just to name a few. He also has done TV appearances and known for his clean comedy which has made him one of the most versatile comedians to work with today. Rajiv's debut to comedy was an unusual one, with him performing for at the time, world number one tennis player Pete Sampras in a locker room. He performs weekly at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood and has a host of videos which have been featured on various media outlets such as Netflix, NBC, Nickelodeon, Times Now, Zee TV, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Huffington Post to name a few. 

Speaking to IOL media, Satyal had this to say. " I am super excited to perform in South African and more so in Durban, a place I've wanted to visit for a long time, particularly because of its connection to Indians and Indian culture. I am sure I will have a great time performing for Durbanites".  Joining Rajiv on stage will be Durban's very own Masood Boomgaard who recently enjoyed success in Dubai, Australia and the UK where he performed on the London West End. 

Details of the show:

Date: 20 July 2018

Time: 8pm

Venue: Cuba Lounge, Moses Mabhida Stadium

Tickets: R150, available from Computicket 

Comedy for a Cause

The Edith Benson Children's Home in Sherwood, home to at least 60 children of various ages was recently gutted in a fire. Since then, the community at large have shown grate generosity in donating clothes, food and other necessities that were required for the care of the kids. Although there were many donations, it still isn't enough and more funds are needed to repair the home. With this in mind, Comedy for a Cause came about, Jo Holroyd went about and appealed to almost every single comedian in Durban to come together and assist with the relief of the Edith Benson Children's Home by partaking in this one night only comedy showcase.

The lineup is like a box of chocolates as Durban's biggest, smallest, and brand new comedians share the stage for a hysterical night of comedy in order to raise funds for a cause that is no laughing matter. The show which will take place next Tuesday at the Sky Venue which is based on the top floor of the Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani will include likes of East Coast Radio producer Rory Petzer, award winning Zulu comedienne Nono R, East Coast Radio's Neil Green, Leah Jasmine who self professed herself as Durban's "Queen of Woke Comedy", dark comic and culture expert Bob Perfect as well as newcomers like Akheel Maharaj, Troy Tesla, Sbu Myanda, Musa Zondi and Venessa Morton as well as a host of up and coming established comics. The lineup is colourful, and their topics will be too, so it's best to leave kids at home for this one as a no under 18s are allowed.

Kings & Queens of Comedy - Durban 2018

It's no secret that Durban loves its comedy, with most stand-up comedy shows being sellouts, the people just crave more. With this in mind, organizers of the popular Kings and Queens of Comedy show have got big news for Durban comedy lovers in 2018. With Durban being one the biggest audiences for the comedy brand, they have now extended the line up, with next years being the biggest in six years to ever grace the show! Audiences will be glad to know that most of their favourites will be returning to the stage for this one night only comedy festival along with some popular new ones as well. The show takes place on the 9th of February 2018 and tickets are on sale via Computicket. 

Shining their comical armour and sharpening their witty swords, the stellar line-up includes Darren Maule (MC), Annalakshmi, Arnotte Payne, Celeste Ntuli, Donvan Goliath, Glen Biederman-Pam, Jason Goliath, Joey Rasdien, Khanyisa Banu, Leeandra Reddy, Logie Naidoo, Marc Lottering, Riaad Moosa, Rory Petzer, Sagie Murugan and Safiso Nene, with a guest appreance by Morgan Beatbox. 

"We pride ourselves on bringing world-class South African comedians to stages around the country. You are getting a massive line-up of headliner comedians from start to finsh. We've picked the cream of the crop and we're excited to bring an even bigger and better Kings and Queens of Comedy to Durban in 2018" - comments Osman Osman, MD of Blu Blood.

A name that locals might be excited to see there is former deputy mayor Logie Naidoo, now retired from the world of politics, Naidoo has chosen comedy as a second career. Politicians often provide comics with plenty of material, which means that Durban's socialite politician, Loganathan (Logie) Naidoo, should have no problem with getting the crowd going by adding an interesting colourful twist to the nights hilarities.

With a line-up like that, the show is bound to be one of the best ones yet, so don't miss the Kings and Queens of Comedy, 9 February 2018 at the Durban ICC. Tickets from R185 and are available through Computicket online and the various retail outlets. The show starts at 8pm and is rated PG16. 

Riaad Moosa - Life Begins Tour

South Africa's favourite Doctor come comedian is back with another tour that is sure to leave the audiences in stitches!....of laughter, not the medical type. In his latest show, 'Life Begins', Riaad explores the myth of the saying "Life Begin's at 40", in a hilarious one man show which is a snapshot into his life as a 40 year old, a father of three kids, husband, comedian, actor and with all the current cultural and political issues thrown in. 

Having already treated sold-out crowds in Johannesburg and Cape Town, the next leg of his tour see's him visiting Rustenburg, Newcastle, Durban and Empangeni from the 21st of October. 

"Even though I am now 40, in many ways, I feel like I'm still crawling and I'm looking back at my journey from being an aspirational doctor, coming from a relatively conservative Muslim background, where both of my parents were doctors, and how I actually journeyed to becoming a stand-up comedian" - says Riaad

Being a qualified Doctor, Riaad has spent most of his life treating people with laughter on stage and in doing so he has won many awards for his stand-up, acting, writing and presenting. He has built his reputation to be one of South Africa's most popular and acclaimed funny men. His jokes serve as a remedy for the nations ill's. 

"The show is very philosophical and existential. It involves the normal issues of getting older while at the same time experiencing, at a maturity where I'm supposed to be wise, a world that is completely turned on its head - with Trump, with Brexit; In South Africa, the 'State Capture', 'Fees Must Fall, 'DOOM'. And it's about how I negotiate all these things happening around me while trying to maintain a positive attitude. Through my comedic lends, I hope to put a different spin on that and hopefully my next 40 years will be lived with renewed vigour and excitement" _ Moosa added

To make sure you get your prescription of laughter with Riaad Moosa's side splitting funny one-man show, Life Begins, at the following venues around South Africa:

• 21 October (20h00) - Rustenburg Civic Centre, Rustenburg
• 4 November (20h00) - Blackrock Casino, Newcastle
• 10, 11, 12 November (20h00) - The Playhouse Theatre, Durban
• 18 November (20h00) - Umfolozi Hotel Casino and Convention Centre Resort, Empangeni

Tickets from R150 and are now on sale at Computicket online and outlets. 

For more information, follow Riaad on Twitter and Facebook

Riaad Moosa & Friends - Durban

The holiday season is almost upon us and what better way to kick things off than with some laughter? Riaad Moosa and Friends features one of SA's most accomplished stand up comics along with some of South Africa's most favourite comedians who take to the stage for one night only at the Durban ICC. Join them as they take laughter to the next level on Saturday the 10th of December.

The show will be hosted by the Good Doctor Riaad Moosa, who will be returning to the stage in Durban for the first time in two years. He will be joined by a hilarious ensemble of fellow friends including Darren Maule, Simmi Areff, Yaaseen Barnes, Jason Goliath, Neil Green and the leading lady of comedy, Tumi Morake. 

With this great line up for SA comedy giants, it is guaranteed to be a show of hysterical proportions and one that is definitely not to be missed! Durban loves it's comedy and it's great that we are getting a show of this caliber to feed our appetite for the stand up show case. 

Tickets for Riaad Moosa and Friends are available through Computicket and pricing states from R185. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. The Durban ICC is located at 45 Bram Fischer Road, Durban. 

This production is another one brought to you by Blue Blood and Kings and Queens of Comedy. 

Kings & Queens of Comedy - Durban

The Kings and Queens of comedy are back by popular demand to tour Durban after a very successful time out last year. The royal line up is sure to have the crowd in fits of laughter dor their one night only show on the 12th of February at Durban's ICC. 

In association with East Coast Radio and BluBlood, this years show see's 12 of South Africa's finest stand up comics being featured. You host for the evening is none other that ECR breakfast presenter and all round funny man Darren Maule, representing the Kings are Carvin Goldstone, Dillan Oliphant, Kagiso Lediga, Muthu Murugan, Rory Petzer and Yaaseen Barnes. 

In the Queens court are Angel Campy, Celeste Ntuli, Krijay Govender and Tumi Morake. With a stellar line up as such, it's bound to be even evening of hysterics, what a perfect way to kick off Valentines Day weekend. 

Tickets are available from computicket, either online at www.computicket.com or at the various Compticket oulets and start from R185, Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Durban ICC is located at 45 Bram Fischer Road,

For more information, follow the various social media links. 

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Twitter: @KNQComedy / @BluBloodSA

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