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Proudly Problematic: Debunking Myths and Forging New Pathways

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Proudly Problematic is going on tour from Cape Town, the Western Cape to Gaborone, Botswana with stops in the Eastern Cape (Gqeberha), Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng. Led by seasoned comedians and 2023 Savanna Comic’s Choice Newcomer performers Ayabonga Kene and Ntobeko Xima, featuring Caramel Simba.

Catch Ayabonga Kene, Ntobeko Xima and Carmel Simba in Gqeberha this weekend for two shows only. Friday the 26th April sees them at Isisthatha Theatre at 12 9th Avenue, Walmer and on Saturday the 27th April at the One Room Music and Comedy Club in Westbourne Road. Both shows start at 20:00 and tickets are available on Quicket.

The show debuted at the 2023 National Arts Festival, receiving warm reviews. This year Proudly Problematic returns to Makhanda for the 2024 National Arts Festival. The Eastern Cape is perfect for hosting the show’s first leg of the tour. As co-hosts of the Beer House Comedy Club in Cape Town, Proudly Problematic frequently hosts comedians from around the country, the continent,and even international acts.. Building upon these positive relations the tour will host guest comedians, Johnny Pula, Chantal Harris, Ntsika Qha and Nolwazi Nkwandla to name but a few.

The show asks the question, "why are men so problematic, and what are they so proud about?" Navigating poverty, racism and fatherhood, the comedians share their lived experiences taking you on a journey across the spectrum.

After the performance, the audience will have the opportunity to engage with the comedians in dialogue and frank conversation. With this segment of the show we hope to interrogate misconceptions and shed light on new ideas. In order to become better men it is important to create spaces for conversation.

Join us as, The Problematic Tour, sets forth to forge a new path for men to follow.

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