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Cape Town International Comedy Festival line-up and five shows you don't want to miss!

The Cape Town International Comedy Festival has relaunched with a bang after an eight-year hiatus and will host 15 award-winning international comedians in The Mother City from 1 March 2020. 

Speaking to Channel24 about the revamp festival director Sam Hendrikse said: "This is the most international comedians to ever be at one event in South Africa."

About what people can expect he tells us: "We are hosting some of the best comedians in the world, the likes of those who have won the golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent, The Last Comic Standing and acts from Live at The Apollo." 

In previous years, the CTCF introduced acts like Jim Jeffries, Jimmy Carr, Russell Peters and Trevor Noah to South Africa and catapulted the careers of many local acts. 

Sam let us in on an interesting tidbit about Trevor Noah, saying the host of The Daily Show first met his American agent backstage at the CTCF, "and the rest is history," he laughs. 

The festival will have something for everyone, from edgier (naughty, a bit late-night) comedy to an all-female led cast. Aside from the obvious comedy, the festival will also host workshops and Q&A's with industry experts. 

If you only have time to squeeze in one show, Sam suggests you check out U.N. Comedy Show. "It's the broadest selection of comedy all on one stage,"  and if you have time for one more, give Dealt ago - it will be like something you've never experienced before! 

ALL THE DETAILS, AND OTHER SHOWS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS HERE

1. DEALT: Global touring sensation Richard Turner, is going to perform live in SA for the first time.

Richard Turner's "Dealt" is a global phenomenon that entertains and inspires - receiving rave reviews from both the New York Times and LA Times.

Gaming experts and gamblers know and respect him as a master card manipulator who could take down any old-west casino or wipe out any high-stakes gambler. 

Richard's unparalleled skill with a deck of cards has stirred and staggered audiences throughout the world and is the subject of an award-winning documentary film. 

Date: 2-8 March, Time: 19:30, Tickets: R150 - R190, Age restriction: All ages 

2. DANGER ZONE: Filthy, funny, not for the faint of heart or under 18s. If you prefer your nachos a little more spicy, your coffee a little darker, this is the show for you. 

Featuring five international and two local heavyweight comedians, this no-holds-barred romp is fabulously filthy and dangerously funny. Danger Zone is always a crowd favourite and set to be the fastest-selling show at the Festival.

DaTe: 2-8 March, Time: 20:30 (17:00 on Sunday 8 March), Cast: Alonzo Bodden (USA), Desiree Burch (USA), Fin Taylor (UK), Jeff Innocent (ENG), Loyiso Gola (SA), Robby Collins (SA), Spencer Jones (ENG), Tickets: R190 - R285, Age restriction: 18+

3. BOOK CLUB:  Book Club presents the best in local and international stand-up (ONE SHOW ONLY)! 

Bring your book club for this night of all-female and non-binary comedy! Featuring five international and two local female comedians -- This one night only gala event will sell out fast, so don't delay.

Date: 4 March, Time: 20:00, Cast: Fern Brady (Scotland), Desiree Burch (USA), Laura Davis (Australia) Sindhu Vee (India), Mel Jones (SA), Shimmy Isaacs (SA), Tickets: R190 - R285, Age restriction: 16+

4. U.N. COMEDY SHOW: 7 Comedians, 7 Countries, One Ticket.The United Nations of Comedy is the most extensive selection of Comedy Styles ever to be featured on a Cape Town stage. Nik Rabinowitz holds the SA Flag alongside comedians from USA, India, England, Scotland, Australia and Malawi. 

Date: 2 - 8 March (excl. 4 March), Time: 20:00 (Daily) 17:00 (Saturday) 16:00 (Sunday), Cast: Daliso Chaponda (Malawi), Fern Brady (Scotland), Laura Davis (Australia), Nik Rabinowitz (SA), Sindhu Vee (India), Stuart Goldsmith (England), Phil Nichol (Can), Tickets from: R190 - R285, Age restriction: 16+

5. BAFUNNY BAFUNNY: The World Cup Funny Final (ONE SHOW ONLY). What if comedy was a sport? Bafunny Bafunny is South Africa's answer to a national comedy team competing at the World Cup of Funny.

The star-studded cast, consisting of four of our funniest comedians, is ready to unite the nation through laughter in an epic showdown against four comedians from England, Scotland, USA and Malawi. Bafunny Bafunny is one of the highlights at this year's Cape Town Comedy Festival.

Date: 1 March, Time: 19:00, Cast: Alonzo Bodden (USA), Stuart Goldsmith (ENG), Phil Nicol (can), Daliso Chaponda (MAL), Bongani Dube (SA), Prins (SA), Schalk Bezuidenhout (SA), Tsitsi Chiumya (SA), Mojak Lehoko (SA), Mo Mothebe (SA), Loyiso Gola (SA), Nik Rabinowitz (SA), Tickets: R190 - R285, Age restriction: 16 +

SEE THE FULL CAPE TOWN COMEDY FESTIVAL PROGRAMME HERE

SATURDAY NIGHT BEAVER: Every festival needs an after-party...and Saturday Night Beaver is exactly that.

You're automatically invited if you are lucky enough to get tickets to a Saturday night performance! Specialty acts, bars and live performances will fill the piazza and foyers areas. Saturday: 22:00 to 1:00 (no extra ticket needed).

Spread the laugh and please use the hashtag #CTCF2020

Compiled by Graye Morkel

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