The 8th Vodacom Funny Festival

Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre presents the best in stand-up comedy this winter.


Looking for this year's Vodacom Funny Festival? The rebranded comedy showdown is now called the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival! 

---

The 8th annual Vodacom Funny Festival, Cape Town’s largest comedy event is back with side splitting comedy from Monday 11 June - Sunday 8 July.

Featuring both local and international stand-up comedians and speciality acts, this side-splitting festival is the only comedy event in Cape Town to be officially included in the “Cape of Greats Events” listing by the city’s tourism department.

 


The Vodacom Funny Festival Line-up 2012:

  • Alan Committie – SA’s top MC returns to run proceedings with a wit sharper than a Minora blade
  • Imran Yusuf – UK’s new sensation, a hit at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival 
  • Kev Orkian – Winner of the "best musical comedy" at the prestigious 2011 Edinburgh Festival, back with his new show 
  • Kurt Schoonraad – The face of Cape Town’s comic scene 
  • Piet Potgieter – Afrikaans comedy with a twist 
  • Carl Wastie – Or Constable Carl as he has become known, makes sure that all cell phones are off 
  • The Boy with Tape on his Face returns with a new bag of tricks (11–23 June only)
  • Jon Hicks – Speed painting with a difference, revealing a portrait of sheer brilliance (25 June – 8 July only)
  • Gamarjobat – Known all over the world as the “kings of silent comedy” (11–30 June only)
  • KG – Kagiso Mokgadi, affectionately known as KG, son of a sangoma. Direct from Pretoria with heavyweight comedy knockout gaga (2–8 July only)

Vodacom Funny Festival dates and times: 
Opens on Monday, 11 June, at 8m
Thereafter Monday–Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 5pm and 8pm

The show runs for two hours and 45 minutes and is not suitable for children under the age of 18.

Price: R140p/p and are available via Computicket, but look out for specials via CityMob.co.za as well.

Discounts (all tickets must be for the same performance): 
10–29 tickets R125p/p
30–49 tickets R120p/p
50–99 tickets R115p/p
100 or more tickets R110p/p
Entire house R95p/p

For all stand-up comedy evenings happening throughout Cape Town and surrounds this June, be sure to check out our Events Section.

For updates on happenings in and around Cape Town for kids, for you or for the whole family, be sure to subscribe to our free monthly Editor’s Picks Newsletter and follow us on Twitter.

  
 

Tue
H:25°
L:14°
Wed
H:16°
L:10°
Thu
H:17°
L:10°
Fri
H:18°
L:
Sat
H:16°
L:10°
Sun
H:20°
L:
Mon
H:18°
L:10°
Cape Town Events Calendar
June 2012
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Alexander Bar CafeLive Jazz Music at Alexander Bar ...

End Tuesday on a high note with an intimate performance at Cape Town city ...

Glory Days Magic of the 80sGlory Days at the Barnyard Theatre

This hilarious show will take you back with big hits from the glorious 80s

X Fest Alternative Underground Film Festival 01X Fest Film Festival

Grab your popcorn and dim the lights for the Mother City’s most extreme ...

Contortionist Madame ZingaraMadame Zingara’s 2013 Miracle Tour in ...

The grand dame of burlesque is back, this time at a premier Mother City ...

Thailand Trade Show thai palaceThai Trade Show at the Cape Town ...

Get a taste of Thailand’s exotic food, fashion and culture

Delheim Mushroom WeekDelheim’s Mushroom Week

Put the fun back in fungi at this Stellenbosch estate’s annual mushroom ...

Cape Town Funny Festival LogoCape Town Funny Festival

The laugh-out-loud comedy fiesta returns to the Baxter Theatre

Sterling-EQ-4Moyo Kirstenbosch Winter Concert Series

A line-up of top-class live music performances sure to brighten up frosty ...

GIPCA Drawing PleasureGIPCA Drawing Pleasure Workshop Series

Put pencil to paper and discover drawing techniques with help from the pros

Bad Movie NightBad Movie Night at It’s a House

Get your popcorn and get comfy for a night of movies so bad... they’re good

Avontuur 1Cellar Tours and Wine Tasting at ...

Go behind the scenes at the Stellenbosch farm that’s home to fine wine and ...

John Cleese in SAJohn Cleese Live in Cape Town

Join one of the funniest men alive for a night of side-splitting laughs

Picture of Great White SharkGreat White Shark Diving and Breaching ...

Take a once-in-a-lifetime plunge and swim with the masters of the sea

Eddie Izzard Force MajeureEddie Izzard Comedy Show

British comic legend brings his side-splitting style of humour to Cape Town

Andiamo Outdoor Restaurant Cape TownWeekday lunch at Andiamo

Lunchtime made deliciously easy: dine at this Italian institution’s deli or ...

Clearer Conscience Recycling BinsHousehold Recycling with Clearer ...

Recycling at home just got a whole lot easier

Richard's Bistro supper and stage KaapstadRichard’s Supper Stage “Kaapse ...

Supper and Stage make for a delectable evening’s entertainment

Sunset Deck at the Peninsula Hotel Cape TownHappy hour at The Sunset Deck & ...

Cheap cocktails and a priceless view

Mezepoli fireplaceSushi Special at Mezepoli Meze and Wine ...

Tuck into half-price salmon roses, California rolls and more all day every day

planetrestaurant5Wine and Dine Series at the Mount ...

Fight winter weather with Planet Restaurant’s indulgent terroir experiences

Glory Days Magic of the 80sGlory Days at the Barnyard Theatre

This hilarious show will take you back with big hits from the glorious 80s

Dornier Bodega Shellfish PlatterShellfish Special at Dornier Bodega ...

Make Wednesdays truly wonderful with a half-price shellfish deal at this ...

X Fest Alternative Underground Film Festival 01X Fest Film Festival

Grab your popcorn and dim the lights for the Mother City’s most extreme ...

Contortionist Madame ZingaraMadame Zingara’s 2013 Miracle Tour in ...

The grand dame of burlesque is back, this time at a premier Mother City ...

Thailand Trade Show thai palaceThai Trade Show at the Cape Town ...

Get a taste of Thailand’s exotic food, fashion and culture

Hout Bay Dental Studio Teeth Whitening EffectsTeeth Whitening Special at Hout Bay ...

Brighten the midweek with a superb Wednesday dental deal

Delheim Mushroom WeekDelheim’s Mushroom Week

Put the fun back in fungi at this Stellenbosch estate’s annual mushroom ...

Cape Town Funny Festival LogoCape Town Funny Festival

The laugh-out-loud comedy fiesta returns to the Baxter Theatre

Sterling-EQ-4Moyo Kirstenbosch Winter Concert Series

A line-up of top-class live music performances sure to brighten up frosty ...

GIPCA Drawing PleasureGIPCA Drawing Pleasure Workshop Series

Put pencil to paper and discover drawing techniques with help from the pros

Jersey Boys ArtscapeJersey Boys in Cape Town

The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons shimmers on stage

John Cleese in SAJohn Cleese Live in Cape Town

Join one of the funniest men alive for a night of side-splitting laughs

Ways of wellnessWaxing Wednesdays at Ways of Wellness ...

His and her hair removal for less at Cape Town’s first all-natural beauty ...

Yemaya hair salon cape townBlow-dry and Haircut Spa Special at ...

Treat yourself to a ladies’ blow-dry or gents’ cut for a mere R150

extrablatt 4Midweek Shakedown at Cafe Extrablatt

Unwind with half-price cocktails and house and hip hop DJs every Wednesday at ...

Sotano Lamb Burger SpecialDinner Special at Sotano by Caveau

Tuck into two lamb burgers and fries for the price of one every Wednesday

Tommy-outside-2Happy Hour Specials at Tommy’s Sports ...

Pull in for the cheapest beers, ciders and wines this side of Long Street

Winelands Tea at La MotteWinelands Tea at Pierneef à La Motte

Enjoy an old-Cape high tea at La Motte wine estate

planetrestaurant5Wine and Dine Series at the Mount ...

Fight winter weather with Planet Restaurant’s indulgent terroir experiences

Christmas in Winter TulbaghChristmas in July in Tulbagh

The most wonderful time of the year comes early in this Western Cape town

Glory Days Magic of the 80sGlory Days at the Barnyard Theatre

This hilarious show will take you back with big hits from the glorious 80s

Camissa Township Tours BusCamissa Township Tours in Cape Town

An eye-opening look at the Mother City’s other side

Win Free Competition PrizesWin Free Competition Prizes

Take part in our Giveaway Madness competitions and walk away with crazy freebies

Hermanuspietersfontein farm cottageCape Town Accommodation Specials

The lowdown on the Mother City’s winter hotel deals and holiday packages, ...

Dornier Bodega Shellfish PlatterShellfish Special at Dornier Bodega ...

Make Wednesdays truly wonderful with a half-price shellfish deal at this ...

paulcluver1Paul Cluver Summer Concert Series

Catch some of the hottest local and international artists at the magical Paul ...

MofunkMoFunk Party at Jade Lounge in Cape Town

Boogie on down, Soul Train-style at this swanky Green Point bar

WeatherGiveawaysTravel Tips