The Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards is a prestigious annual celebration that spotlights the best of comedy in South Africa. As the country’s only premier comedy awards ceremony, the ceremony is open to the public and rewards comedians across a variety of genres and platforms, including stand-up, television, digital content, and writing. Here’s what you need to know.
More about Africa’s biggest comedy awards
The Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards is a key event in the South African entertainment calendar. Here, the focus is on fostering growth in the comedy industry and providing a platform for both emerging and established talent.
This year’s ceremony at The Lyric Theatre will be hosted by Nina Hastie and Carvin H Goldstone, and combines humour, satire, and celebration in a glamorous setting.
The prizes awarded include the coveted Waldo trophy, a golden statuette named after the fictional everyman comedian “Waldo” who represents the spirit of comedy. Categories cover a broad range, including Comedian of the Year, Best Solo Show, and Best Newcomer, among others. There are also awards based on public voting, giving fans the chance to support their favourite performers. The event is also a celebration of comedy’s power to reflect, critique, and unite South African society through laughter.
Here are the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards categories
Stand-Up Categories (featuring 2 exciting new awards)
- Savanna Newcomer Award – for emerging comedians with up to 3 years’ experience
- Breakthrough Act of the Year Award – for rising stars with a maximum of seven years experience
- Headliner of the Year Award
- Comedian of the Year Award
- Best Solo Show Award
- Best Comedy Festival/Show Award
- The Joe Mafela Award
- Winners’ Choice Award (NEW) – Not for entry, previous winners choose who takes this one home
- Innovative Comedy Performance Award (NEW) – honouring groundbreaking comedic formats or approaches
Content Category
- Sauce of the Year Award
How to book tickets to the Awards ceremony
Cost: From R220pp including a complimentary Savanna cider on arrival, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 12 April from 6pm to 10pm
Where: The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Corner Of Northern Parkway & Data Cres, Ormonde, Johannesburg South
Website: comicschoice.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @comicschoiceawards
Instagram: @comicschoiceawards
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