Comedy Legends Unite As Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane, Robby Collins, Celeste Ntuli, Khanyisa Bunu, David Kau And Loads More Set To Take Centre Stage At The 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards
The countdown to the 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards has officially begun
It’s the biggest night for South Africa’s comedy industry, and it only happens once a year. There really is nowhere else you should be on Saturday, 13 April 2024 as the very best of local comedy is celebrated at the 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.
A theatre at capacity, each plush seat filled by well-dressed comedians (yes, it happens), nominees, comedy fans from far and wide, friends, family, media, and photographers. The anticipation and excitement are electric. Chatter fills the air: Who will win? Hushed excitement as the seconds count down. And then…lights, sound, curtain, camera, comedy!
The 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards returns to The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City to celebrate the best comedians and comedic content creators across 12 categories; to honour the winners with a Waldo trophy live on stage, to applause and cheers, tears and laughter, and tears of laughter.
Themed “You Think You Know South Africa,” this year’s awards event will be a glamorous night, including sketches, celebrities, and world-class production. SA’s top headliners will perform on one stage, all on the same night.
Always designed to support local talent, a packed line-up and cast means guests will be entertained by hilarious comedy sketches from our favourite funny people, including previous Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards winners Robby Collins, Celeste Ntuli, and David Kau, not to mention other heavyweights Khanyisa Bunu, Mojak Lehoko, Vafa Naraghi, and Dalin Oliver.
The incomparable Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane, himself a Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards winner, will host the awards, ensuring the audience is kept in stitches.
Secure your seat for an incredible awards show and a night of laughter and entertainment that you won’t get anywhere else. Limited tickets are available to the public via Computicket here.
The Awards thanks its partners, who are instrumental in making it happen every year. Savanna Premium Cider is a longstanding partner of comedy and one that actively supports local comedic talent. Mrs. Ball’s, new to the comedy space, celebrates local comedy’s varied and authentic flavours, much like the Mrs. Ball’s range. Comedy Central, the official TV partner; LIFT as the official airline partner and event producers and custodians, One-eyed Jack.
Here are all the nominees for the 2024 Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards (in no particular order):
Stand-Up Categories:
Savanna Newcomer Award
- Callum Hitchcock
- Khabane Moloi
- Mr Chase
- Mzonke Maloney
- Thula Sithole
Breakthrough Act of the Year Award
- Ebenhaezer Dibakwane
- JamJam The Comedian
- Shanray Van Wyk
- Wazi M Kunene
- Vafa Naraghi
Headliner of the Year Award
- Celeste Ntuli
- Dillan Oliphant
- Kagiso KG Mokgadi
- Robby Collins
- Sifiso Nene
Comedian of the Year Award
- Celeste Ntuli
- Kagiso KG Mokgadi
- Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane
- Robby Collins
- Schalk Bezuidenhout
Best Solo Show Award
- Ambrose Uren
- Carvin H Goldstone & Robby Collins
- Celeste Ntuli
- Dalin Oliver
- Prins
- Sifiso Nene
Best Comedy Festival/Show Award
- Armchair Comedy Wednesdays
- Bioscope Sundays
- Blacks Only Comedy Show
- Freshly Cooked Comedy Nights
- Otherwise Comedy Nights
The Joe Mafela Award
- King Flat
- Mashabela Galane
- Sifiso Nene
- Summary
- TT Phasha
The Hall of Fame Award Recipient
- Marc Lottering
Best Comedic Writer Award
- Kagiso Lediga
- Lazola Gola
- Milo
- Mojak Lehoko
- Tsitsi Chiumya
Content Categories:
UpLIFTing Comedic Content Award, Presented by LIFT
- Costa Carastavrakis
- Dalin Oliver
- Nina Hastie
- Shanray Van Wyk
- Tums The Narrator
- Vafa Naraghi
Sauce of the Year Award
- Dalin Oliver
- Dillan Oliphant
- Mojak Lehoko
- Tums The Narrator
- Vafa Naraghi
Funny Is Funny Award
- Herholdts for “Shady Shaun”
- King Price for “Generating gees”
- Switch Energy for “Home Affairs”
- Switch Energy for “No More ‘Shedding!”
- Viya for “Don’t be a laya, vaya”
Fans can make their mark by visiting the Comics Choice website before 31 March to cast their vote online or SMS your favourite nominees unique code to 33622, Sms’s are charged at R1.50. Ts & Cs Apply.
Book your seat for the birthday celebration of the year!
The winners of the 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards will be announced at a glamorous black tie birthday celebration event at the famous Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City on 13 April 2024 where the winners of the 12 awards will be unveiled whilst attendees will be entertained by comedy sketches from your favourite comedians, and celebrity appearances from Mzansi’s biggest stars. Hosted by the incomparable Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane – it’s going to be a night to remember.
Limited tickets are on sale via Computicket now.
Ticket prices:
- Gallery/Mezzanine: R195, unreserved seating
- Auditorium: R295, unreserved seating
Dress Code:
- Black Tie with South African flavour
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