We are back!

After some begging and pleading with the insurance companies, High on Comedy is back and running on all cylinders. What is the best way to start off than to jump right into it with some upcoming gigs.

Firstly, tonight as always is the Comedy On Monday Evening gig at Zula Bar starting at 20:45. The line up is as follows.

Paul Snodgrass – MC

Tracy Class

Gareth Woods

Gino Fernandez

Schalk Bezuindenhout

R50 gets you in the door. Phone 021 424 2442 to book.

More info here...

On Tuesday night is Purple Turtle’s turn for the Funny Bones Comedy night. Show starts at 21:00. Look out for the drink specials. The line up is:

Dugald Pieterse

MumZ

Paul Snodgrass

Kellyn Coetzee

Allistair Duff

And more...

R40 gets you in. Read more about this event here...

That is more than enough for now. You can expect more as the week progresses and as I get back into the flow of things. Have a good Monday.

The sporadic nature of the internet

Some of you might have asked what happened to the three times a week blog posts from High On Comedy every week with out fail. Well loyal readers, I have sad news. This past weekend, the High On Comedy office(my flat) was burgled.

It is okay, no one got hurt, but my laptop plus some other things were stolen. Meaning my access to blogger has been a bit difficult at times. But not to worry, I have not lost my love for humor, and in fact, humor is one of few things keeping me sane at this moment.

So just sit back, relax, and wait for everything on this side to get sorted. I am still very active on twitter, but for the next few weeks or so, the blog won't be updated as regularly. We hope to be back to full steam soon.

And just like that...

...it's the weekend!

Keeping with the Werner Weber theme for this week, we have another short clip from his stand up show, Devolution, The theory of stupid. Enjoy.

Have a great weekend, and remember to aim!

Werner Weber’s Devolution, The Theory of Stupid.

I have spoken about Werner before, I have mentioned his show, hell, I have even had an interview with him. What I have not done is talked properly about his show. Well that wasn’t really possible until last week Wednesday when I hopped (like a rabbit?) to On Broadway, took my seat in the second row (weirdly called A. This first row is AA and the third row is B. Theatre logic escapes me) and waited for the musician to end his opening gig.

 The show opened with a video clip starring Werner himself and Angel Blythe as the ‘Dumb Chick’. Werner plays the narrator of a documentary trying to do the intro but the dumb chick keeps interrupting rudely in her quest for the ladies (also the loo). Angel disappears off screen and then comes on stage and interacts with the Werner on the screen. This serves as an interesting way to introduce continuity to the show before Werner disappears off screen and is introduced and we are ready to go.

 

Werner starts by talking about his personal travels through life and his observations about the human race. How we treat activities like buying condoms when we are younger compared to how we handle it as we get older. As well as how our bodies change over time, as do our medical checkups. Werner has a “pull no punches” approach to comedy which I find very enjoyable. Although I’m sure not everyone wants to hear about proctology exams and lesbians who make their own tampons out of Rizla papers and string. Regardless, the first half of the show was met with laughter from everyone in the crowd. I was brought to tears a number of times. Werner was on fire. Then he decided to call for an interval, rather abruptly.

 When the second half began it felt like he had lost some of his fire and the crowd was a bit quieter. It seemed like he was struggling a bit to recover, but he did as soon as he started speaking about his three dogs with their distinct personalities. From there Werner had his fire back and the show was saved. Devolution is a new show and still needs some work. It felt like it could have been shorter and the way the interval was announced was a bit too hasty. The opening bit was brilliant though and very well timed. It will be interesting to see this show again after this initial run to see what Werner, a fairly new comic, has adjusted and improved. When Devolution has another run, I will be there to see it indeed to see the improvements.

And just like that...

...it's weekend.

Life is going a little better.

I have posted a video by Deep Fried Man a few weeks ago. But you can never have too much of a good thing. So here is some more.



Omg, that is lol worthy.

Now go and enjoy your weekend! I know I am. BRB on monday

Beefy Beefcakes

Last week I mentioned that I was going to Beefcakes to give their epic burgers a try, and watch some comedy. Well Sunday came and even though I was suffering from too much fun on braai day, I went to Greenpoint to see how the other side lives.

Now, a quick look at Beefcakes’ website and you won’t need a very good gaydar to see that Beefcakes is tailored for the more... fabulous among us. But if you are like me, and you don’t let the sight of half naked men stop you from browsing a site further, you will see pictures of burgers so epic you would think they are over compensating for something. If that is not a good enough reason to go, they also put on a wide variety of shows, including drag, comedy, hell even cabaret. So beefcakes isn’t new to entertaining 40+ people.

You will also be making a big mistake if you think Beefcakes only caters to those of us that wear sequins. If you let this assumption deter you from going, it would be a sad mistake. Beefcakes is not out to make anyone feel uncomfortable at all. Sure, their barmen are blessed with the muscles of Greek gods, but they are friendly and will suggest and make you a cocktail with true skill. As soon as you sit down you will see everyone is just there to have fun, and fun was definitely on the menu.

Bodyshots, on the menu.

What about the comedy?

Yes, I am getting there. The show was hosted by Martin Davis who is fast becoming my favourite comedy host. A few days before this gig I was brought to tears (of laughter) by Martin when I was a little too close to the stage. The man pulls no punches and will call a spade an excavator. His witty remarks are coupled with his bag of jokes about toothless sharks and possible penguin bestiality. He introduced the first act, KG, an up and coming comic who talks about being an overweight guy in todays world and his dad missing out on all that struggle money.  

WOW! PONCHOS! 

Next up was Kellyn Coetzee, a lesbian comic who I first saw in the Graca Comedy Showdown as a wild card entry. Back then, I thought she was too visibly nervous. Well, she has improved a lot. Either that, or playing to a home crowd put her more at ease. Her jokes ranged from comparing her first lesbian sex experience to riding a bicycle to be sexually accosted by horny dolphins. Kellyn knows how to party...

Last but not least was the best Xhosa speaking Jewish comedian in South Africa, Nik Rabinowitz. Nik is probably my favourite comedian when it comes to culture based comedy. He can make a culture joke without it being offensive in any way. He also has the ability to make the lamest jokes funny. When you tell your buddies at a braai that you greet surfers by saying ‘haai’ you get the cold shoulder and will probably be in charge of getting the next round of drinks. But when Nik does it, everyone laughs. The man has a talent that is a pleasure to watch.

OMGINMYMOUTHNOW! 

Beefcakes have a great atmosphere, great sound and great burgers. All the ingredients for a great night out.

Check out beefcakes.co.za for more info on all their shows. 

Comedy at a rock show.

Rocking the daisies is the hippie version of Ramfest as far as I know. It is all about having a green rock festival to minimize our carbon foot print. Which is great. What is even better though, is that they have comedy.

These daisies are going to be rocked!

After doing some investigation (reading tweets) I have discovered that this year the comedy will be less than usual. But comedy is comedy and it is a lovely break from the guitar solos and singing about love lost days before. So if you find yourself at Rocking the Daisies this year. Head over to the comedy tent and check out some of our local talent. Your ears and neck will thank you. A man can only head bang for long.

Comedy tent line up

Rocking the days happens on the weekend of the 7th to the 9th of October at the Cloof Wine Estate in Darling.