Our good friend and all-together awesome dude Martin sprung for the tickets, so last night Lucy Furr and I had the pleasure of attending the Nando’s Comedy Festival at the Baxter Theatre.
There was a fantastic lineup including international acts like Angelo “sperm-sack” Tsarouchas, the Russian Jew (and part-time stripper) Kira Soltonavich, the always-detained Ahmed Ahmed, SNL-featured comedian Dean Edwards, and UK comedian, Simon Clayton, who missed his ride on the blow job boat. The local talent on the night was the hilarious Loyiso Gola and the incomparable Kagiso Lediga (I shook his hand, they are very soft). Here’s a clip of the opening night of the comedy festival.
As great as the comedy was, I completely awed by a 19-year old white boy, who nonchalantly started the show by doing a rudimentary equipment check and then launched into the most fantastic beatbox. George Avakian (aka Georgeous the Beatboxer) is completely self-taught, and is a total party starter. Check out a small clip of George doing this thing.
For more clips and info, check out his Facebook profile and group, or visit his MySpace page.
The Nandos Comedy Festival is in Cape Town until October 4th, and at R120 a ticket, it’s well worth it. More info about the comedians and schedules can be found at the official website.
7 replies on “The Nandos Comedy Festival & Georgeous The Beatboxer”
A fun time was had by all. And i made some money too – Loyiso gave me one rand ’cause I’m from Zimbabwe and we don’t have money or electricity there. Anyway it’s the thought that counts, and it came in handy later when we were chased down the road by a very determined car guard!
Oh yes, how could I forget. If Loyiso had found out about the Teazers billboard, he could have carried on his Semenya jokes that much father.
The show was great hey! I saw you guys come in after half time…I was on the balcony behind you. I wanted to say hi after the show but lost you in the crowds.
Anyways…the local guys were the best! And that beatboxer was UN REAL!!!
Dazzy, sorry we missed you. I’m surprised I didn’t spot you considering I scored quite well in the face memory test.
The locals totally ruled the show, pity there weren’t more of them on the night.
the show is awesome! haha!
“p for psychology” “k for knowledge” bwahaha
Loyiso Gola for president!
It’s a pity that Trevor Noah didn’t perform on the night I went. He has the most hilarious airport skit.
Hey peeps, in case you missed it, here is Georgeous’ performance in last night’s SA’s Got Talent! final – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQD2iD8wSn8