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(via Conrad Koch | Political Comedian Ventriloquist)

Conrad Koch is a double International EMMY nominated South African ventriloquist, with a master’s degree in corporate anthropology, who uses humor to inspire conversations in organizations.

The CBC in Canada said “my face hurt from laughing so hard”, describing Conrad’s work as “absolutely delightful and technically brilliant”, “Koch throws away more laugh lines than many shows have in the first place”.

OUTinPerth described his show as an “utter delight”, “a cutting satire of modern society” and that “there was not a dry eye left in the house, young or old alike.”

Conrad combines hilarious comedy with world-class puppetry, and has won numerous awards, including Entertainer of the Year award, a Standard Bank Ovation Award from the National Arts Festival, The Times Comic’s Pen Award, has been nominated for the Comic’s Choice Comedian of the Year, Comedy G and Flying Solo awards.

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Helen Zille explaining why black leaders are leaving the DA. pic.twitter.com/mDmZG5ci4U

— Chester Missing (@chestermissing) September 6, 2020

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SA'S favourite ventriloquist returns to the Baxter with new show

Conrad Koch ©Sarah Isaacs (image supplied)

It’s official! Top South African ventriloquist and award-winning performer Conrad Koch is back to showcase his latest show offering at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, this April.

Proudly associated with Comedy Central, the double International Emmy-nominated comedian, is set to return to The Mother City for a two-week run of his brand new show, Puppet Guy, along with his famous puppet comrade, Chester Missing.

Conrad Koch – Puppet Guy

The much-anticipated, Puppet Guy, is billed as Koch’s most fun show to date, with a roller coaster ride of outrageous puppet characters and off-the-wall comedy ventriloquism. It’s seen as a change of pace from Koch’s previously highly political work on stage – focusing on hilarious characters, funny observations and world-class entertainment.

“This show is loads of fun for everyone, not just those who read the news,” says Koch.

It’s comedy mayhem as Chester Missing and Koch playfully battle each other: Chester demands equal rights for puppets and to not be put in suitcases. Two feather dusters and a slipper become Hilton, the dancing ostrich; sunglasses and a hoodie become a DJ who actually DJs, DJ Hoodie. If that’s not all, a brand new character has been introduced into the show. You’ll meet Africa’s most dangerous animal: a vegetarian mosquito.

From the get go, fans will get a glimpse as to how Koch just wants to get through the show in one piece. Yes, we know he’s arguing with himself. It’s like Parliament.

Puppet Guy has already been accepted into the Regina and Winnipeg Arts Festivals in Canada in July this year, and is on the waiting list for a number of other international festivals too.

So what makes the show unique? “The show is highly interactive. I use a cell phone, Snapchat and a projector to turn people in the crowd into digital puppets, hilariously teaching everyone how ventriloquism works, and, using ventriloquism masks, I find a member of the audience who actually thinks they’re a lion, voices and hunting skills included,” shares Koch.

Puppet Guy kicks off at the Baxter Theatre from 3 – 14 April 2018. Tickets for this much-anticipated show can be purchased via Webtickets at either www.webtickets.co.za, and are priced at R120 each, discounted tickets are priced at R100 each. You may also book tickets directly from the Baxter Theatre via 0861 915 800 or http://www.baxter.co.za.

Johannesburg fans are in for a treat too! Puppet Guy will run from 25 April – 27 May at the The Studio Theatre at Montecasino. Tickets for the Johannesburg leg of the SA tour can be purchased via Computicket at either www.computicket.com or via Checkers and Shoprite retail stores, countrywide, and are priced at R165 each.

Follow Conrad on Twitter: (@conradkoch). For up-to-date info, visit: Facebook page (MrChesterMissing) as well as Chester’s twitter too: @chestermissing

SA’S favourite ventriloquist returns to the Baxter with new show was originally published on Artsvark

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@thebeachtavern7441 & @icomedykona bring you The Beach Tavern Comedy Classics tnhis coming friday. featuring a multi-award winning line of of some of the funniest comedians in #SouthAfrica right now. Host: @eureka2funny @DevinGray__ (Comedy Central) @schalkiebez (Comedy Central) @lmariej94 (Cape Town Comedy Club) Headliner: Conrad Koch (with @ChesterMissing)

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A note of Appreciation

TheSSP Gala, a bi-annual event that is aimed at raising the profile and funds for SSP. The Gala was held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on the 5th of March. This year the focus was on celebrating SSPs 15th years of developing leaders for SA through the theme called “Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.” The evening was graced by 500+ business leaders, professionals and our own alumni. At this event, 4 leaders were honoured for their role in the education landscape in SA, they are: Ms Louisa Mojela, Prof Nick Binedell, Mr Sim Tshabalala as well Mr Tshepang Mogotsi who is also an SSP Alumni.

The evening was both enlightening and entertaining for all. The delegates were addressed by our recent graduate Ayanda Nyathi who obtained 8 subject distinctions in matric 2014, our current scholar Keitumetsi Malatsi, a grade 10 scholar at American International School in Johannesburg; SSP’s Academic Director, Sibongile Khumalo; the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Itumeleng Kgaboesele as well as SSP Founder, Teresa Clarke. Among the presenters were prominent business leaders such as Sizwe Nxasana and Jabu Mabuza. Entertainment included Chester Missing, Theo of Mafikizolo and other acts. There was also a live auction that featured several wonderful prizes including fine art from the Goodman Gallery, exclusive tickets to the UEFA Champions League final in Berlin, a holiday at Martha’s Vineyard, your very own private label on a Ken Forrester barrel of wine, a golf weekend getaway at Sun City, a Jenna Clifford gift basket and many other exciting items.

The event was a big success and we thank everyone for their contribution and support given. Over R1 million was raised on the night, bringing us closer to our goal to raise funds to develop 200 of South Africa’s future leaders over the next 5 years and to have an even bigger impact in our countries most needy communities. We are hopeful that, this is the start of many fruitful and rewarding relationships in building the future of our country.

We would like to hear about your experience at our prestigious gala, send us an email at [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Twitter page.

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