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Local and International Comics Unite in City The Next 48hOURS ≈ Entertainment Guide Local and international comics unite in City PETER TROMP spoke to RIAAD MOOSA know when this will ever happen again. what is required in the rest of the world. about his new showcase of Muslim com- Usually the only time you see Muslims But I think that’s necessary for improve- ics, ‘The Just Funny Comedy Festival,’ on stage they’re a bridal couple at their ment and mastering your field. showing at the Cape Town International wedding reception. Also, it’s important Convention Centre (CTICC) on Friday to note that even though we’re all Mus- What informs and inspires your com- October 29 at 8.30pm, about unfair ex- lim comedians, we want people of all edy? When are you as sure as you can pectations heaped upon local comedi- religions, cultures and backgrounds to be that something is funny? ans and why non-Muslims shouldn’t feel come to the show. It’s not only for those The audience let’s you know what’s fun- scared off from the festival. who are circumcised and go to mosque ny. Stand-up comedy is a performance on Fridays. art. The material must resonate with the Catch us up about recent develop- audience. Even if the concept is funny, ments in your life. What have you been What is your role in the proceedings, that’s immaterial. If the audience is not busy with, and where has your mind and what material do you have lined laughing or enjoying it, maybe you been at? up for the evening? should think about getting back into My mind is all over the place. I split my I am the MC. I’m there to keep things medicine. brain between various comedy projects flowing. I’m not sure exactly what ma- and raising my kids. I’m not sure which terial I’ll be doing yet, but I’m working * Book at Computicket. is the most juvenile. Comedy-wise, I’m on this ‘Twilight’ routine that I’m really doing my live shows, I’ve got a spot having fun with. on ‘Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola’ called ‘The Second Opinion with Dr Ri- Tell us a little about the other acts and aad Moosa’ and we’re busy with a movie how all of the comics will integrate to- project for early next year. Kids-wise, I’m gether. Riaad Moosa busy accumulating more grey hairs. Azhar Usman is of Indian descent, but he was born in Chicago. So he’s an Tell us about the comedy night show- American Indian. Mo Amer is Palestinian during your time? Five readers can win double tick- case on Friday night at the CTICC. What and has been legally homeless for the It’s become very commercial now. More ets to the ‘The Just Funny Comedy led to the concept coming about? past 25 years. Preacher Moss is an Af- awesome comic voices are emerging all Festival’ as well as a Riaad Moosa The Guide The ‘Just Funny Comedy Festival’ is rican American Muslim and is the most the time. It’s only going to get better. comedy DVD. To win you have to be basically me hosting three of the most experienced comedian in the group. For a subscriber of The Next 48hOURS. Your guide to awesome Muslim comedians in the many years he was a writer for George How receptive of new talent do you Send your name and “Just Funny the best of what world: Azhar Usman, Mo Amer and Lopez and Damon Wayans. think it is? Festival” in the subject line in an e- is happening Preacher Moss. The concept is based on If you’re funny, people will embrace you. mail to: [email protected] before in and around challenging the stereotype that Muslims You have been doing stand-up comedy The market has been growing faster 11am on Friday October 29. If you Cape Town. don’t have a sense of humour. You’re for a good, long while now. What do you than comedians however, and that has are NOT a subscriber, send an email To list your event, basically going to have four Muslim co- think about the local comedy land- put some pressure on us to continue to to [email protected], then email: medians on stage on one night. I don’t scape? Have you seen it change much produce the goods much quicker than you may enter...Good luck! [email protected] THEATRE ART MARKETS MARKETS MARKETS MARKETS *Night Doctor *Robert Slingsby Walkabout Main Village Parking, Corner Every Saturday hoek, Tel: 076 4022333 *Antiques & Collectables Mar- Juliet Jenkin’s new play about He will be describing his works 6th and Commaille, Tel: 082 @ 9am – 2pm ket a young medical doctor who from his current exhibition, 5777877 Wilderness Road, Claremont, *Builders Warehouse Lifestyle Although small, we offer a di- quit practising medicine and entitled ‘CC-Unlimited Power’. 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Pa- homemade bakes and listen Designer Clothing and Acces- Every Sunday @ 10am – non-stop, laugh-a-minute cates his points through im- trons will have the choice of a to the live band. sories, Crafts, Décor & Home 3pm show where you, the audi- *Spring Season – Double Bill ages like the motor vehicle wide variety of items for sale. Bouncy castle, face painting, items, and loads more. Courtyard, Behind Orientation ence, decide on the show The programme features the and bones as representation These include fresh farm pro- wine tasting to name a few. Every Saturday & Sunday @ Centre, Groot Constantia you’re going to see! It’s pure successful African Landscape of our carbon-fuelled econo- duce, freshly baked breads, You might catch a glimpse of 9am – 3pm Wine Estate, Constantia, Tel: improvised theatre, performed and excerpts from the classic my, which are used as icons, artisan goods, award-winning our buffalo, antelope or os- Builders Warehouse, Sun- (021) 689 3908 / 083 by two teams of absurdly tal- Le Corsair. painted on massive canvas- wines, homemade preserves, triches at the waterhole. ningdale Lifestyle Centre, 3249264 ented actors. Each show is a Until 29 October es. olives, gourmet food, season- Every Sunday @ 10am – Sandown Road, Sunningdale, once-off adventure of sponta- R60 – R110 30 October @ 11am al items, crafts, artwork from 3pm Tel: (021) 554 2165 / 071 *Cobble Walk Indoor Lifestyle neously invented scenes, sto- Artscape Theatre Barnard Gallery, 55 Main local artists and plants & Wood Road, on left hand side, 2061960 Market ries and music, based entirely Street, Newlands, Cape Town herbs. off Kommetjie Road, Noord- The Market that provides en- on your suggestions. *God’s Favourite by Neil Si- (off Kildare Road), Tel: (021) CONTINUES PAGE 6 30 October @ Little Theatre, mon’s 671 1553 37 Orange street, Gardens Hilarious comedy “God’s Fa- & Every Monday @ Intimate vorite”, directed by Celia *Lionel Smit - Submerge: Solo Theatre, Gardens Musikanth. Exhibition & Every Tuesday @ Kalk Bay Until 30 October The exhibition will also include Theatre, R50 – R60 Lionel Smit’s latest sculpture, Tel: 072 9393351 Masque Theatre, Muizenberg, executed in a variety of me- Tel: (021) 788 1898 dia.There is no doubt that the *11:41 impressive body of work un- 11:41 based on a script by *Carmen der the title Submerge will Gary Wentworth and Andre Cape Town City Ballet pres- create a stir among visitors Darling. Originally performed ents Veronica Paeper’s dra- and collectors. to critical acclaim. The play matic interpretation of the love Until 6 November strongly features the incisive triangle between the sultry 34FineArt, Buchanan Square, work of struggle-and-beyond Carmen, a toreador and a sol- 160 Sir Lowry Road, Wood- poet James Matthews , who dier. stock, Tel: (021) 461 1863 / through his well known Cry Until 7 November 082 354 1500 Rage and other books, as well R60 – R125 as countless readings, has re- Artscape Theatre MARKETS at Winchester Mansions flected the suffering and hopes of South Africans from the *Vaudeville *Baby Bargains Market dark days of apartheid to a Cape Town’s hot new bur- Baby goods as new at bargain slightly brighter now. lesque supper club theatre, prices. Prams, car seats, toys, Until 6 November oozes mischief, circus magic cots, books etc. R30 – R60 and delightful madness and 30 October @ 9am – 1pm “OPEN HOUSE” New Africa Theatre, Sybrand features a multiple act show, Pinelands Presbyterian Church, azzbrunch Park, led by Lu Chase.. 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