Durban comedy pick: October 15 2010

According to the saying, the world is headed to the gutter when society takes comedians
seriously and thinks politicians are a joke.

• Putting this aphorism to the test this week is the
  acclaimed Joburg Comedy Cartel which is in Durban for three shows to tickle the coastal
  funnybone with their dry highveld wit. Comprised of gifted humourists Alyn Adams, Vittorio
  Leonardi, Shaun Wewege and Warren Robertson, the JCC don’t aim to be taken too seriously
  but guarantee their jokes are funnier than those of politicians. And they very seldom wallow in
  the gutter to get their laughs, which is more than you can say for the average vote-hound. These
  are four funnymen who avoid the tired clichés and stereotypes that make up so much of what
  passes for South African comedy.

  Seabrooke’s Theatre, Durban High School, October 21, 22 and 23, 7.30pm. Tickets are R100
  each from Computicket or at the door . Tel: 082 807 7285