PORT ELIZABETH — Popular Algoa FM afternoon drivetime presenter and comedian, Roland Gaspar, has confirmed that he has tested positive for the novel-coronavirus. Gaspar says he had started feeling ill at the weekend and informed management of his decision to self-isolate and seek medical attention. “As a precautionary measure, we took immediate action to deep-clean our studio complex on Sunday evening” says Algoa FM managing director Alfie Jay. Gaspar’s telephonic consultation with his … [Read more...] about Roland Gaspar tests positive for Covid-19
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Comedy act will add spice to Humewood Golf Festival
Comedian Roland Gaspar is gearing up to provide a side-splitting final evening to the Lexus Whack, Waggle & Win when the annual Humewood Golf Festival takes place in Port Elizabeth from May 29 to June 2. With an exciting array of off-course entertainment lined up through a range of sporting celebrities, it is sure to be a memorable week, both on and off the course. Golfers will be able to enjoy a round at the famous links course at a bargain green fee of R180, with a variety of … [Read more...] about Comedy act will add spice to Humewood Golf Festival
Roland Gaspar with fill you with Gas in the afternoon – “Gee gas seun, gee gas!”
Well-known and loved by TV viewers as the “Get bucks” guy who burned the braai; the man from “MiWay” doing coffee your way, or the “Makro Man” with a live-in plan – Roland Gaspar – has been announced as Algoa FM’s new afternoon Drive show host. “Roland is a consummate professional with whom we have had many positive dealings and we’re excited about the new show,” says Dave Tiltmann, managing director of Algoa FM. The announcement follows Wayne Hart’s decision to take up an offer with a … [Read more...] about Roland Gaspar with fill you with Gas in the afternoon – “Gee gas seun, gee gas!”
Some Call it Noise, Others say it is Comedy
One of Nelson Mandela Bay’s most popular comedians, Roland Gaspar, is galvanising an ensemble of well-known local comedians to help put smiles on more children’s faces with his Humour with a Heart Comedy Fest at The Boardwalk Amphitheatre on July 29. Proceeds generated from the event will be donated to the Smile Foundation which works together with the country’s Academic Hospitals to put the smile back onto children’s faces with free corrective facial reconstructive surgery and … [Read more...] about Some Call it Noise, Others say it is Comedy
Stepping out of Line and into The Box
Nelson Mandela Bay's weekly comedy improvisation show "Whose Line PE" is relocating and relaunching. The show has been a popular feature of the local entertainment scene since its launch on February 3rd 2015 and is the only show of its kind in South Africa to sustain weekly audience support, with improv shows in bigger cities being held only monthly. "We are proud to say that PE is the only city where a weekly comedy improv show like this has been able to get consistent and growing audiences. … [Read more...] about Stepping out of Line and into The Box
WhoseLinePE goes big (bigger than Roland!)
Popular Improv Comedy group, WhoseLinePE are celebrating a year of entertaining Port Elizabeth audiences and they're doing it with a month of celebrations. The show has been running every Tuesday night at The Music Kitchen in Newton Park since their launch on the 3rd of February last year. During the month of February the show will include give-aways for the audiences with prizes valued at over R10 000. These include free drinks from selected sponsors, online shopping vouchers, and hampers … [Read more...] about WhoseLinePE goes big (bigger than Roland!)
You will laugh, if not, there will be consequences
If you ever saw the MTN Gladiators television show, you would not likely have missed the hulking tower of muscle named Granite. This Tuesday you can meet him in person and laugh at his comedic antics, if you're brave enough! Garth Collins will be traveling from Johannesburg for a guest spot on the Whose Line PE team as they Improvise scenes and challenges directed by the audience, to hilarious effect. Collins has forged a successful acting career since his days on Gladiators, having appeared … [Read more...] about You will laugh, if not, there will be consequences
Gimme your Blood or Forty Bucks
Entertainment can sometimes be expensive. Instead of charging 'an arm and a leg' for their comedy improvisation show on Tuesday the 17th of March, the Whose Line PE crew is asking audience members to pay in blood – actual blood. Fortunately it's not as macabre as it sounds. The blood will be donated to the SANBS, who will be parking their mobile unit outside the Music Kitchen from 3pm to 7pm. Any member of the public can donate blood on the day, and each donor will receive two free tickets to … [Read more...] about Gimme your Blood or Forty Bucks
