Comedy Fundraiser for Rape Crisis

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This April, prepare for a hefty dose of belly-laughs, brutal honesty, and a whole lot of boss-babe energy. We are incredibly proud to present a spectacular lineup of some of South Africa's gutsiest, funniest comics, all for a good cause.

Fresh off the stage from the fabulously heartfelt Breaking the Closet this February is our host for the evening and producer, Nicola Date. Hailing from Johannesburg, Nicola is a jack of all trades and lover of creative exploration. Her extensive experience spans events, theatre performance, design, PR, and copywriting. Nicola recently launched her new business, Compass Rose Collection, a lifestyle brand, with co-owner Heine J.van As and is content production manager for a digital marketing company.

Our headline act, Saya Pierce-Jones, is a familiar face and voice in the Cape Town media scene and is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Saya is a passionate advocate for woman's rights and GBV prevention. When she's not seeking the truth, she can be found on stage as a hilarious stand-up comedian.

Joining her is the bold Tumi Mkhawana and the ballsy Vee Morton. Tumi was born in Mpumalanga, bred in Pretoria, but calls Limpopo her home. Her origin is about as confusing as her real age! Vee Morton is a Durban-raised comic whose humour varies from tongue in cheek to outright brazen. She was voted the Most Outstanding Single Parent by her one and only daughter and biggest fan. The accolades keep rolling in.

The brilliant lineup doesn't end there. Candace Neilson is a mother, recovering addict, skilled performer, lover of Kaas, comedy, story-telling, and laughing at her own indiscretions. Candace shares her uncomfortable truths and permits us to laugh at our questionable life choices. She claims her own hilariously and triumphantly, with some of the bravest comedy on the Cape Town circuit. We are also proud to feature the wonderful and hilarious JamJam, who has made educating men on the issues of gender-based violence his top priority.

Next, we have producer, comic, presenter, and all-round master of hospitality Pius Xulu. Pius is a passionate performer and no stranger to the scene. Also joining us is mom of two, Melissa-Joy Ohlsson. When she's not seeing to the kids, Melissa is a writer, proud feminist, and Ad woman. She uses humour as a catalyst to navigate her very different worlds.

Finally, making his comedic debut is Nicolas Henshilwood, a queer, first-year language student with a wit that is almost as dry as his Tinder profile.

This lineup is certain to shine a light on the realities of life in a post-COVID world in a downlight hilarious way - from the meaningful to the mundane and outright bizarre.

This performance comes at a time when raising awareness for the fight against the South African gender-based violence epidemic is at an all-time high. Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust is on the frontlines of this fight.

Funds raised from this performance will help the Rape Crisis to continue offering counseling and support to survivors of sexual assault, training, and education, as well as continued advocacy and community mobilisation to educate and empower young people across South Africa.

The Comedy Fundraiser for Rape Crisis will be taking place on Friday, 13 May 2022, at the Galloway Theatre. Tickets cost R280 and include an F@*! GBV t-shirt designed by Compass Rose Collection and a welcome drink. You can also opt for a 'show only' ticket for R80. The performance starts at 8 pm.

All COVID protocols shall be in place. No mask, no entry.

For more information, feel free to email [email protected] or call 0837146974.

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