Jack Parow, Riaad Moosa and Khanyi Mbau join cast at 2014 Savanna Comic’s Choice Awards

Not only will six awards be handed out to South Africa’s top comedians, but prepare to be hit by a whirlwind of delight, surprise, hysterics and that kind of squirm-in-your-seat discomfort that only perfectly-timed sharp comebacks can deliver.

Now in its fourth year, the 2014 variety show is themed ‘The Point of Funny’ and promises to deliver the most laughs yet. Each skit will be delivered by the talented, and somewhat eclectic cast that includes well-known names like Jack Parow, Rhys Woods, Nik Rabinowitz, Robby Collins, Chris Steenkamp, Pule, Debora Patta, Gilé Motshwane, Loyiso Gola, KG, Deep Fried Man, Tats Nkonzo, Bevan Cullinan, and Riaad Moosa.

Barry Hilton, Khanyi Mbau and Darrel Bristow-Bovey (a man of many a funny word) are some of the presenters, with three more high profile names to be announced soon.

The event format is simple – none of this boring speech-giving nonsense that one finds at so many dull industry do’s. There are only six recipients, so between the sidesplitting sketches performed by the cast members above, the coveted Waldo statuettes will be presented to the lucky nominee who got the most votes. Each recipient does seven minutes of stand-up as their thank-you speech, which makes for an entertaining evening of off-the-cuff comedy and perfectly rehearsed theatre.

“As we believe the CCA’s should shine a light into the future of comedy in SA, we push to find new ways to use The Teatro at Montecasino through technology and execution. Last year, we pushed the physical boundaries of the building, and augmented reality with graphics – this year, we are focused on the funniest possible night we can, with a few bells and whistles chucked in for fun,” say co-directors, Dani Hynes and John Vlismas.

The Savanna Comic’s Choice Awards ceremony takes place at The Teatro at Montecasino on Saturday, 2 August.

Limited tickets are available to public, so book now through Computicket, here.

Of course, all the best events need the best media partners to support them, and the comedy industry thanks Mzansi Magic, The Times and Kaya FM 95.9 for helping to build comedy history.

For more information, visit www.comicschoice.co.za or email [email protected]. Alternatively, visit and like the Facebook page, here and follow @ComicsChoice and #SavannaCCA on Twitter.