| Loose Screws: Michael Kudakwashe Goes Schizophrenic |
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| Film, TV & Theatre - Theatrically Speaking |
| Tuesday, 30 June 2009 12:11 |
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The new show features several guest characters including Tout from Mufakose, Zhing Zhong from Beijing, Lollipop Sweet a community service provider from the Avenues addressing issues of gender and real life on the streets; Tuus Botha– an old South African’s commentary on the new South Africa; Guptal from the corner shop, and Nigerian businessman Chuku. The line-up promises a fast-paced, lightning trip around the world with hilarious consequences. Michael Kudakwashe (pictured above) is a talented and versatile theatre, film and TV actor, and acclaimed comedian and caricaturist who is well known in Zimbabwe. He performs stand-up comedy every week at The Book Café in Harare. In June 2008 he starred in the highly acclaimed play ‘Great Escape’ by Zimbabwean playwright Andrew Whaley, which ran in Harare, Mbabane/Swaziland, and Johannesburg. Later the same year he went on to feature in the US production of ‘The History Boys’ by Alan Bennett, after a successful audition by Giles Ramsay of UK-based charitable arts trust, ‘Developing Arts’. Stand-up comedy in Zimbabwe was pioneered at The Book Café several years ago, where the regular Thursday night slot featured the well-known Edgar Langedveldt, who went on to win a prestigious international prize in Europe a few years ago. Following him, came the talented duo Victor Mavedzenge and Michael Kudakwashe performing as ‘The Guests’ from 2006, and since 2008 after Victor left the country, ‘Michael K’ has succeeded in maintaining a strong solo profile for comedy in Zimbabwe, still holding down the Thursday 8pm slot, keeping audiences laughing through the good times and bad. Michael K welcomes the chance to help build comedy in Zimbabwe. He said: “Loose Screws includes an open mic slot for those who think they are funny - because after all, Who’s Crazy? We ALL are!” The show is adult-oriented and starts at 8.30pm The restaurant provides full bar and a tasty dinner menu, with fireside tables for those who come early. ________________________ Share this bit of jam with your friends:           |
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