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Comedy in Cape Town

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For those of you in the Cape, Check out the current line-up of comedy gigs all round town.

Comedy in Cape Town is currently busier than it has been in the past 6-7 years with new shows popping up all over the peninsula.

Monday Night’s still see's Zulas running with a range of the top comics in the country and local acts. Always packed… always fun. Zula's is in Long Street across from Nando's. Word of advice...avoid the street meat guy up the road...Blegh!

Tuesdays have two gigs currently running. News Cafe in Tableview is running every Tuesday night with top local acts. R40 gets you in, and you get a free savannah with that. Phone 021 557 6336 to book.

Also on Tuesdays, at the Purple Turtle, you can find the Funny Bones comedy night. It has had some top acts on, and a variety of local performers both new and established. Tickets are R30 here
Bookings: 076 801 2113

Every second Wednesday see's the Stardust Diner in Tygervalley, in its fourth show, with the best in South African comedy. Tickets: R95 / R75 for students, pensioners and block bookings.
Book now to avoid disappointment 021 686 6280.

Also on Wednesdays, you can find an occasional gig, at Jokers in Athlone. Entrance is R20. Call 0763958901 for more information.

Thursday nights see's the return of Jou Ma's se Comedy Club. It moved after folks were not too happy with the original venue. It’s now hosted at the River Club in Obz, great food, great booze (& Draughts on tap...mmm) safe parking and Sa's top acts. Tickets are R70 and bookings can be made online via www.webtickets.co.za.Table Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant directly on 021 448 7906

Friday has some occasional monthly gigs. Comedia presents a monthly comedy night at the Boston Grill at the Mykonos Casino in Langebaan. Top South African Comedians perform here and includes a buffet meal.Call 022 707 6975. Be there at 6 for the dinner, show starts at 8pm.

Friday at Encore Restaurant in Plattekloof. Comedy and a meal are provided and is in a lovely setting. Check the Comedia group for more information.

Saturday is a day of rest for comedy at present...but new gigs are planned for the weekends shortly.

Sunday has an open mike night at the OBZ Theatre Cafe. Catch local acts both new and upcoming doing new material and giving comedy a try. I think entrance is R20. Avoid the street meat here too.

Who ever said that there was no comedy gigs running....pure bloody lies... and this is before the over-priced, comedy festivals are on....keep your ears and eyes to the web folks...save some money, have some laughs and support the local comedy circuit..