That time of the month

Friends of comedy shows can look forward to a regular new slot at the Kalabar, where the crème de la crème of the local stand-up comedy circuit are summoned to 'do their thing'. The aim is to offer a platform for stand-up comics, who have made their mark in the industry and who call a strong base of followers their own.Since the early days of 'Free Your Mind', the organisation which back in 2010 kick-started the funny trade in Namibia, the Namibian comedy scene has evolved tremendously. The line of reputed comedians has become longer, with new talent literally popping up on a quarterly basis. Slick, Iileka, Joe White, Taap The Guy and Weezil, who were the frontrunners once, are today household names and peers to many a new actor, daring to take on comedy as a performing arts genre.NAM Comedy Circle joins old and new talent into a rollercoaster of comedy shows on each last Wednesday of the month, starting on 25 July through 28 November and - if successful - may become a regular ongoing event at the Kalabar, which to date is known for its high class intimate live music events on Thursdays (Soul Affair) and Fridays (NAMJAMS).Opening on Wednesday evening, 25 July, will be Fernando Tafish, who one would categorise as a 'veteran stand-up'. Tafish participated at the Savannah Comics Choice Awards in Johannesburg in 2017 and was nominated for the Best Pan African Comedian of the year. He shared the stage with big guns on the African comedy circuit, the likes of Basket Mouth (Nigeria) and Salvador (Uganda). Next is a fairly new kid on the block, who goes by the name of Erich Nepembe. He, in his own words, aspires to improve his monthly budget through comedy, since his salary as a petroleum geoscientist (his profession in the real world) can hardly afford him to pay attention in the first place. Erich performed at the 'Free and Dom' comedy show (part of the unofficial Namibia independence celebrations in March this year) and opened up for the Fresh Prince of Okakarara at his recent Warehouse Theatre show Black & Adulting. Mark Kariahuua, AKA The Fresh Prince of Okakarara, will host the evening. Expect the one or other guest appearance!The organisers invite patrons to get comfortable at the Kalabar latest 19:30, with the show starting 20:00. The Kalabar is situated on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel. No entrance fees are charged.For any additional information do not hesitate to contact Ernst Herma @ 081 122 3709.STAFF REPORTER

That time of the month

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