Chester Missing recently set out on a quest to find himself and he was adamant about revealing the truth. “I have decided to become white again because I have had enough of Conrad riding on my career,” says Missing.
In response, Koch says, “I asked him not to change race because our whole concept is based on him being a puppet of colour speaking back to my white privilege. I’m shocked by the lack of gratitude shown to me by Chester for all the years I have stood by his side as he’s built his career.”
In his hilarious new show,
Missing, Chester Missing, accompanied by his faithful sidekick, Koch, attempt to answer questions like: 'Where are we going?', 'Who are we?', 'Will Jacob Zuma pay back the money?', 'Why is there a white guy keeping him in a suitcase?' and 'Will Chester find himself or will he stay missing?'
Koch also brings on stage two other hilarious puppets in the form of Ronnie, the no-holds-barred monster and Charles Hilary, the ostrich life coach and mentor.
Ironically, Missing has gone missing on two different occasions this year – the first from a flight from Tanzania in May and the most recent on a connecting flight from France after the
Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.
Brought to life by Koch, this revolutionary dummy is well known for his often outrageous, punch-packing, funny and frank views on the current South African state of affairs.
Koch is one of South Africa’s most in demand comedy talents. He and Missing are members of the twice
International EMMY-nominated
Late Night News team and Missing was one of
New African Magazine’s Most Influential Africans for 2014.
The opening act for
Missing at the Joburg Threatre is a cabaret act unlike anything you have ever seen. The one and only Gigi La Chanteuse (Ghia/human) is a
tour de force of comic and musical mischief. La Chanteuse is a 19
th century cabaret artist and who has preserved her deceased lover, Louis, a mannequin who she brings on stage as an assistant. Ghia brings both Gigi and Louis to life in a musical comedic cabaret that will leave you cheering for more.
Production: Missing Venue: The Fringe at Joburg Theatre, the Joburg Theatre Complex, Biccard Strreet, Johannesburg
Dates: Tuesday, 20 October to Saturday, 7 November
Time: 20:00
Cost: R120
Tickets for
Missing are available via
Computicket.