East London comedy lovers are in for a treat when Sir Golz Events presents the eMonti Heritage Comedy Night on Sunday.
The event, which will take place at the Guild Theatre, will feature some top South African comedians like actor and TV presenter Trevor Gumbi and Komani-born actress Khanyisa Bunu.
Other comedians likely to have the audience in stitches include the hilarious Liya Nqaba, Mdantsane’s Mbulelo Msongelwa and Luphelo Kodwa.
The organiser of the event, Masixole Golela, said with the lineup for the night, he was hoping for a full house.
“People of East London love comedy. They have not seen some of the acts in the lineup but some of them, like Mbulelo and Luphelo, are well known in East London and have a huge following,” he said.
Golela said the event would give the local comedians a perfect opportunity to share the stage with national comedians.
“Although they have their fan-base and are enjoying support, I thought it would be nice to bring someone like Trevor because he has a following across all people who speak different languages.
“I believe comedy has the ability to bring people from different backgrounds together under one roof.”
He said he hoped to make the event an annual affair that would grow to bigger venues.
“Of course we will bring different comedians each time.”
Golela said the main idea with bringing Bunu was to encourage women to pursue a career in comedy.
“We know that the industry is male-dominated, but we do have good female comedians who have managed to make names for themselves and have done so successfully,” he said.
Golela said some of the proceeds of the event would go to charity. “A certain percentage of the takings will be donated to Ntombam, an initiative that helps young disadvantaged girls with sanitary towels. Obviously we will choose a different charity organisation next year,” he said.
He promised comedy lovers a good time.
“People must come in their numbers and expect to be entertained.”
The Dispatch will be giving away tickets to the eMonti Heritage Comedy Night on Sunday. To get your ticket, name the headline act and e-mail your answer to competitions@dispatch.co.za..