Top comedians from around the country will be heading for the hills this Easter to perform at the annual Splashy Fen Music Festival near Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal from April 21 to 25. Answering the call from comedy fans, this year’s festival will see the Hooters Comedy Tent making its debut with an even bigger showcase of the hottest, funniest and most original stand-ups on the South African circuit . . . all within the usual friendly Hooters environment.
If you went to Splashy Fen last year and laughed like the proverbial drain, chances are you were in the stand-up comedy tent watching some of the finest comedians the Durban School of Comedy (DSOC) has to offer. So popular was the daily comedy hour that all four days saw festival-goers crammed into the venue, with the overflow craning their necks from outside to catch a quip or two.
“We’re excited to announce our debut hosting of the Hooters Comedy Tent at this year’s Splashy,” says James Champion, National Events Manager at Hooters, which is headquartered here at Hooters Umhlanga (Rocks). “The Hooters Comedy Tent will feature some of the best comedy acts in the country, as well as a beer garden and fully equipped restaurant with our fun loving, vivacious Hooters girls at your service. It’s guaranteed to be a hoot!”
Included on the bill are Simmi Areff, Glen Bo, Robby Collins, Dusty Rich, Jem Atkins and Lil Paul. Joining them are Johannesburg’s Alyn Adams, Warren Robertson, Vittorio Leonardi, Shaun Wewege and Hannes Brummer (a.k.a. The Flying Dutchman), as well as Cape Town’s Martin Evans and UK comedian Martin Davis.
Says DSOC’s Glen Bo: “This line-up has been hand-picked to bring cutting edge, intelligent comedy to crowds who like to think and aren’t afraid of having their boundaries stretched a little, all the while enjoying a non-stop, roll-in-the-aisles, good old fashioned laugh.”
He adds that while there are few taboos in terms of material, comedy routines that sail closest to the wind will be reserved for the late night shows.
Supported by East Coast Radio, this year’s Splashy Fen Music Festival will also see more than 80 top live music acts on two stages, a wide variety of food and drink outlets, loads of fun outdoor activities, colourful arts and crafts, as well as a vibrant new Freestyle Tribal Village.
Tickets cost R500 at Computicket and selected Game stores. The price includes camping for the entire festival. For more information and the full programme, visit www.splashyfen.co.za or contact 031 563 0824.
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Saw those Joburg acts when they came to Durban last year as The Joburg Comedy Cartel. So original and funny. I’ll definitely be there.