Vittorio Leonardi on Superpowers and Joburg Comedy Cartel
Vittorio Leonardi is well on his way to becoming a solid veteran on the comedy scene in South Africa. He has been doing comedy for 12 years, and has no plans to stop anytime soon. He exudes energy on stage which ensures that he holds the attention of the audience throughout each performance. Some of … Read more
Comedy Granted at Wish: A Show Review
The hilarious Nqoba Ngcobo (King Nqoba) hosted a comedy evening in Mellville Johannesburg on Monday the 29th of August. The event took place at Wish, a small and intimate restaurant with a very modern and simplistic design, located on the busy 7th Street. The evening was jam packed with the fresh faces of upcoming comedians … Read more
One on One with Tats Nkonzo
If you mix together the tanginess of stand-up comedy with the sweetness of music, you will get a new twist to the average comedy show. Tats Nkonzo does exactly that. He started doing comedy in South Africa 2 years ago, and has not stopped rising to the top. Not only is Nkonzo a funny guy, … Read more
Dwayne Perkins: A Bad Motha(shut yo mouth!)
Dwayne Perkins is a man of many talents – he writes, he acts and he is an excellent comic. The Brooklyn-native and L.A. resident recently visited South Africa for the fifth time and gave us a taste of his raw talent and his ability to keep the laughs flowing throughout his sets with his energy … Read more
Parkers Improv Night Featured Best SA and Irish Comics
Cheap drinks, delicious food and banging entertainment are the main ingredients needed for a great night out. Parkers Comedy and Jive is the perfect venue to combine all these aspects and make your evening a night to remember. SlapStik Magazine joined in on the party at the Parkers Improv Night on Wednesday, May 18 where … Read more
One-on-One with Mel Miller
Mel Miller is a comedian that has stood the test of time and because he is one of the oldest comedians in South Africa, he survived through and saw Apartheid take place in South Africa. Recently he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Comic’s Choice Awards in South Africa. SlapStik Magazine sits … Read more
One-on-One with GRIFF
“GRIFF” is just one of the many American comedians who have come to show off their talents in South Africa. He has been to South Africa 5 times so we thought he was the perfect person to ask about his perspective on South African comedy in comparison to American comedy. He also shared some of … Read more
Show Review: DStv Comedy Circuit/Tings An’ Times/Pretoria, South Africa
Tings an’ Times is one of the mellowest comedy venues in Pretoria, South Africa. The bar gives off a laid-back atmosphere that soothes the soul, and makes guests feel like they never want to leave. Its Bohemian-style flaunts various artwork from different African cultures, primarily Caribbean. The upbeat sounds of reggae playing in the background … Read more
