This post’s title may seem like an insult – it’s not (not in this context anyway). Jou Ma Se Comedy Club is the creation of one of Cape Town’s very best comedians, Kurt Schoonraad. You’ll recognise him as one of Cape Town’s best, but he’s got something special going at Players Restaurant & Bar at The River Club in Observatory. This is the home of Jou Ma Se Comedy Club.
Thursday was quite a chilly night, some hail even, but inside The River Club the laughter is loud. It’s obvious people have forgotten about what’s happening outside.
Kurt focusses on giving upcoming comedians a chance to show Cape town what they’ve got to offer. Three of these comedians are UCT students; Oliver Booth, Dalin Oliver and newcomer Schalk Bezuidenhout. Thursday’s line-up included Tracey Klass, Oliver Booth, open mic comedians Crescendo Louw and Wesley Cockrell and then the headliner for the evening Gareth Woods. Added to this entertaining line-up were surprise guests Martin Jonas (you’ll recognise him from TV ads) and Loyiso Gola (Late Night News with Loyiso Gola).
Mr Kurt Schoonraad
To add to your evening of fun you can enjoy a bite to eat while enjoying the comedy. During the early evening in the summer months I can imagine the view from the Club must be amazing as it flows out onto the immaculate golf course.
Jou Ma Se Comedy Club won’t be at The River Club for much longer though. Kurt and his team are onto bigger and better things. As of 1 November Jou Ma Se Comedy Club will entertain Cape Town from the city’s greatest tourist attraction, the V&A Waterfront. The Club will operate from the Old Pumphouse.
The Pumphouse at the V&A Waterfront
When speaking to Mr Schoonraad himself he’s clearly got it all worked out. With the V&A being the attraction it is he is hoping to expose South African talent to the foreign market with the aim of creating partnerships with comedy clubs around the world. Kurt is also hoping to bring a jazzy element to the new club. Cape Town’s youth is very keen on jazz music and he wishes to showcase local music talents too. Jazz and comedy – a great Capetonain combination!
Be sure to check out Jou Ma Se Comedy Club, whether it’s now at The River Club or in summer at The Pumphouse.
Tickets: R80 adults, R40 students with valid student card
To stay up to date with the latest in laughter:
Twitter: @joumasecomedy
Facebook: Kurt Schoonraad’s Jou Ma Se Comedy Club
http://www.joumasecomedy.com/
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