The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

South Africa’s oldest and largest comedy festival, established in 1997 and still going strong. A showcase of top Cape Town and South African comics on stage with some of the world’s foremost variety acts. It’s a great corporate outing or charity fundraiser with generous discounts with group bookings.

Established as a celebration of free speech in a new democratic South Africa, The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival has stood the test of time. Now in its 27th year, The Festival is the largest comedy project in the country and showcases the artform of stand up comedy. Think variety acts who make it to the finals of Britain’s and America’s Got Talent on The Baxter stage, together with SA’s funny people, in a gala nightly performance. That’s The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival. It’s Cape Town’s Winter comedic celebration and a great night out.

Age restriction: No Under 16's (PG16)

Master of Ceremony – Alan Committie – full festival

Matteo Fraziano – Italy – shadow artist and illusionist – full festival

Mike Woodhams – England – singing impersonator – finalist Britain’s Got Talent – full festival

Dani Airhead – Spain – A balloon artist with a difference! – full festival

Jason Goliath – South Africa

Robby Collins – South Africa

Winner of the Jive Funny Championships – full festival

More local artists to join the bill

Group discounts:
1 – 9 tickets – R250 (no discount)
10 – 29 tickets to the same performance – R220 each
30 – 49 tickets to the same performance – R210 each
50 – 149 tickets to the same performance – R190 each
Extra discounts for Tuesdays and Wednesdays
100 - 299 tickets - R160 each
300 - 650 tickets - R150 each

For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings & fundraisers, please contact: Carmen Kearns Email: carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za or call 021 6857880 or Eddy Cassar Email: eddy@eddycassarpr.co.za or call 082 4503151

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