Get ready to LOL! The Savanna Newcomers Showcase is back with a bang! This isn’t just a comedy night, it’s a launching pad for emerging comedians to unleash their inner funny bone. With popcorn at the ready and stomachs prepared for aches, this year’s showcase promises to keep you out of your seats.
By Tshegofatso Tube
As a brand committed to offering our consumers premium experiences, Savanna Premium Cider is taking South African comedy to the next level of funny by seamlessly infusing the dry and crisp taste of Savanna, with the dry, tongue-in-cheek approach, that it’s known for.
Savanna Newcomers is bringing all the lags this Sunday the 26th of January 2025, at the Maslow Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg, where comedy fans will be treated to non-stop rolling on the floor with laughter moments.
It’s not just an event that’s designed to provide a platform for emerging comics to showcase their talent, it’s a once in-a-lifetime chance for comedians to drop their side-splitting one-liners that will nurture the next generation of creative minds and expose them to a new world of comedy.
The Savanna Newcomers Showcase has cemented its place as a highlight of the annual comedy calendar, drawing in the who’s who of local comedy royalty, talent agents, and scouts. This amazing platform doesn’t just spotlight the top five as it is a launching pad for all newcomers, offering a chance to shine, get discovered, and take their careers to new heights by proving they’ve got the best jokes to leave audiences in stitches.
Tumi Morake, the Queen of comedy, will be stepping up to the mic as the host for The Savanna Newcomer Showcase, while our twenty up-and-coming comedians will each perform a five-minute set that will hopefully crack the audience into a laughter that will win them the crown.
“As a brand, we believe in the power of laughter to bring people together, ” said Kolosa Kokolo- Brand Manager: Savanna Premium Cider. By supporting the Newcomer Showcase, we are investing in the future of comedy and encouraging the next generation of talent to rise and shine. We are excited to be part of an initiative that not only entertains but also enriches our cultural landscape. Raise your Savanna Premium Cider as we toast to the top 20 Newcomers Showcase nominees.

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