Trevor Gumbi, Nina Hastie and Tyson Ngubeni to headline Virtual Comedy Bar
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Monday night is going to get a new twist to it when the first episode of the new season of the Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar premieres next week.
Comedy Central Live at the Comedy Bar is back and bigger than ever and is set to feature a star-studded lineup of legendary South African comedians as well as some of the most talented rising comics.
The season premiere will feature a South African comic legend who needs no introduction.
Trevor Gumbi, best known for his work as a comedian, writer, actor and co-host will headline the episode, performing a set that will take fans right back to the star s stand-up days.
Laughter truly is the best medicine and if there is one thing that all South Africans need right now, it’s a laugh. Comic relief is on its way with the third season of
Comedy Central Live at the Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar premiering on Monday 17 May at 10pm on Comedy Central (channel 122 on DStv).
When South Africa first faced a hard lockdown in 2020, Savanna decided to think outside the box to support comedic talent and so the Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar was born during lockdown Level 5, originally living on Savanna’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
Award-winning comedy show
The show even got rewarded by the industry it supported at the 2020 South African Comedy Awards with two top awards: The Top Comedy Sponsor and Top Online Show.