David Kau celebrates 27 of doing stand up comedy with a one man show, one night in Cape
Town, the town where he first started doing stand up comedy. With a few guest comedian
appearances.
David Kau: Celebrating 27 Years of Stand-up and Entertainment
David Kau is celebrating 27 years of stand-up comedy with a one-man show,
held for one night in Cape Town, the city where he first started his comedy
journey. The show will also feature a few guest comedian appearances.
Here are a few more highlights of his impressive career:
• A Pioneer in South African Comedy: David Kau is widely recognized as a
trailblazer, having been the first black stand-up comedian to perform at
the Smirnoff International Comedy Festival in Cape Town in 1998.
• The Powerhouse Behind "Blacks Only": Beyond his stand-up, he is the
founder and host of the incredibly successful and long-running comedy
brand, the "Blacks Only Comedy Show," which has become a staple of
the South African entertainment landscape and a platform for numerous
other top comedians.
• A Multi-Talented Producer and Filmmaker: His impact extends into
television and film, as he was the co-creator, writer, and actor on the
groundbreaking and influential TV sketch show, The Pure Monate Show
(PMS), which aired in the mid-2000s and launched the careers of many
South African comedians.
• International Recognition: He has represented South Africa on the global
stage, including performances at major international comedy festivals like
the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada.
This special one-man show marks a significant milestone for a comedian who
has profoundly shaped the comedy industry in South Africa.