Theatre of Marcellus – Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

Riaad Moosa invites along some of his comedy cohorts for a much-needed dose of laughter to help us cope with our daily grind in THE BEST MEDICINE SHOW on the 1^st and 2^nd November 2024 at Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace (Johannesburg).

With a knack for turning everyday struggles and national issues into hilarious stand-up routines, Riaad ensures that no topic is too serious to be laughed at. Expect a night filled with sharp wit, side-splitting jokes and a fresh perspective. The line-up of guest acts will be announced over the coming weeks.

Get ready to laugh your stress away! Tickets available at Ticketpro or your nearest SPAR Payzone kiosk. Friday show starts at 8PM and Saturday show starts at 8h30PM. The show is rated PG-13L.

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Following hot on the stiletto heels of the smash hit musical comedy, Aunty Merle It’s A Girl, Marc Lottering and a dynamic cast return to the stage with the hit sequel Aunty Merle Things Get Real from 16 February to 3 March 2024 at Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

Two years have gone by since we last visited Aunty Merle on Belgravia Road and things are about to get real…really real! Aunty Merle Abrahams has survived Covid-19 and lockdown and is navigating her way through the darkness of loadshedding. But now her loving husband, Dennis, is keeping a secret from her. One which is about to turn Merle’s world upside down. Her spirits may sink even lower than her sunken lounge.

“When I started creating this story, the world found itself in a delicate space post-Covid, along with South Africa facing its own burning issues. The challenge was to acknowledge the realities of the world Aunty Merle was living in but to also keep the audience laughing,” shares Lottering on where he drew inspiration for the new offering.

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