Media Archives - Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

Rising star Pillay crowned Jive Funny Champ 2024

by Funny Festival | May 30, 2024 | General, Media

Like a nightcap after a long day, a healthy dose of humour can do wonders for the mind, body and soul. And, as some experts will have you believe, laughter really is the best medicine. Marc Lottering, during his stint on stage as the headline act at last week’s Jive...

Jive Cape Town Funny Festival celebrates 25 years

by Funny Festival | May 10, 2024 | General, Media

A stellar cast of South Africa’s seasoned stand-up comics, singers, and entertainers, accompanied by international acts, is lining up to perform in the 25th anniversary edition of South Africa’s premier comedy variety show, the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival. A Cape...

Jive Cape Town Funny Festival: The Comics’ Choice

by Funny Festival | Jan 25, 2024 | General, Media

The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Baxter Theatre from 10 June – 7 July. Generous discounts for corporate and group bookings. Book at Webtickets. The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival’s long-standing legacy, international...

Meet Mzonke Maloney – Jive Funny Championship Winner

by Funny Festival | May 31, 2023 | General, Media

Film maker, Mzonke Maloney won the prestigious Jive Funny Championships at Canal Walk and now moves onto the bill of the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival. Originally from Klerksdorp, Mzonke has lived in Cape Town since an early age. A film maker by profession who was...

Media Release: Jive Cape Town Funny Festival Returns

by Funny Festival | Feb 17, 2023 | General, Media

Cape Town’s winter comedic tonic, The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival returns to the Baxter Theatre from 5 June – 2 July for its 24th season. Started way back in 1997 by publicist and comedy lover Eddy Cassar, the Funny Festival has grown into the country’s oldest and...