Who’s who of SA comedy on stage at Parker’s in April

Survivor star, Darren Maule; lanky funnyman, Loyiso Gola; acerbic Chester (and his ventriloquist Conrad Koch); and left-field genius, Mark Banks, lead the line-up of stellar talent which also sees the UK’s Martin Davis (7 to 9 April) and returning US star, Dwayne Perkins (13 to 16 and 20 to 23 April) leading the laughs.

Martin Davis (8 to 9 April) is an acclaimed stand-up with a dedicated following all over Britain and South Africa. While he regularly performs at all of the UK’s top comedy clubs, he is also well-known in SA for his sell-out one-man shows and headline appearances at events like the Cape Town Comedy Festival. Martin has appeared in a number of BBC television productions and international adverts and is kept busy year-round by numerous private and corporate clients around the world

Brooklyn native, Dwayne Perkins (13 to 16 and 20 to 23 April), is rapidly building a reputation in the USA as one of the finest young comics of his generation and has already racked up appearances on Late Night With Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show and has become a regular crowd-pleaser on comedy club stages in New York, Boston and Los Angeles. His recent prestigious Comedy Central Presents… Dwayne Perkins episode showcased his unique perspective on life and won him a horde of admirers. With his sights firmly set on acting and writing, Dwayne is already inspiring a host of younger comedians.

Tuesday nights see Kedibone Mulaudzi and his crazy gang take over the stage for Parker’s Urban Comedy – laughs guaranteed and insanity a pre-requisite! Tickets are just R50.

Wednesday nights (tickets R70) are all about unpredictability as a star MC and international act are joined on stage by the Improv Express team - who make up everything on the spot, based on suggestions from the audience. There’s also an Open Mic slot for burgeoning comics – or established stars who want to try out new material. You never know what you’re going to get on Wednesdays!

The April 2011 Line-up is:

5 April
Parker’s Urban Comedy with Kedibone Mulaudzi and guests

6 April
Darren Maule, Open Mic Slot, Improv Express and David Kibuuka

7 to 9 April
Darren Maule, Lamy, Ryan Whittal and Martin Davis (UK)

12 April
Parker’s Urban Comedy with Kedibone Mulaudzi and guests

13 April
Joe Parker, Open Spot, Improv Express and Dwayne Perkins (USA)

14 to 16 April
Joe Parker, Dwayne Perkins (USA), Mpho Pops and Alain D Woolf

19 April
Parker’s Urban Comedy with Kedibone Mulaudzi and guests

20 April
Joe Parker, Open Spot, Improv Express and Dwayne Perkins (USA)

21 to 23 April
Tony King, Dwayne Perkins (USA), Tshepo Mogale and Loyiso Gola

26 April
Parker’s Urban Comedy with Kedibone Mulaudzi and guests

27 April
Joe Parker, Open Spot, Improv Express and Conrad Koch

28 to 30 April
Joe Parker, Conrad Koch, Nqoba Nqobo and Mark Banks

Parker’s Comedy & Jive is situated near the cinemas at Montecasino at Shop 24, next to the Montecasino Bowling Alley. Bookings are now open via Computicket (www.computicket.com) and are priced between R70 and R120. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.parkerscomedy.com or call (011) 511 0081/2. Line-ups subject to change at short notice.