Gino Fabbri launches new show at new Radisson Cabaret concept

Gino Fabbri’s brand new comedy show “Whole Lotta Laughs” is set to razzle at the Raddison Blu Hotel on 19 and 20 July as the funnyman reunites with his side-check Donna Africa for an evening of hilarity and merriment centred around the subject of laughter – and how people, against their better natures, tend to find great amusement at the misfortune of others!

The all-new two hour show introduces 3 new characters, continues the stories of some old favourites, incorporates audiovisual interaction with side-splitting consequences – and visits another chapter in the ‘Evolution’ tradition by this time examining the ‘Evolution of Nonsense’ through a scintillating medley of another 50 songs in 7 minutes.

This show also launches a new concept for the Raddison Blu Hotel in association with Centrestage called “Razzlin’ at the Raddison” which will see quarterly shows taking place in a cabaret setting at the up-market venue.

In Whole Lotta Laughs, you’ll get to meet the unhinged, but well intentioned Guy O Ryan, who desperately wants to become a game ranger to save the Rhino’s, yet just cannot see how his outrageous behaviour and somewhat unorthodox opinions stand in his way.

In attendance to help guide us on the path of righteousness are the somewhat tipsy Irish nun Sister Act of Sister Sisipissterstist and Mother Inferior, whilst Indian Rancid Punjabi shares his advice about things you don’t say to your wife - and his own anxieties about trying to keep his marriage afloat.

In their previous outing “Funny Galore” , we were quickly introduced to car guard and fruit seller entrepreneur Virgil September’s “lessor half”, the pap-sak toting Beronyce. This time around, Beronyce gets some airtime herself to help us better understand the frustrations she faces at the hands of her errant husband.

All these shenanigans are seen through the discerning lens of Psychologist Reginald Sneed, whose deep understanding of human nature is put severely to the test.

Other surprises await in a show which is guaranteed to once again have audiences reaching for their tissues to wipe away the tears of mirth, clasping their sides and embracing the restorative side effects of laughter at a fraction of the cost of a single session of therapy!

Both Gino Fabbri and Donna Africa have become firm Centrestage favourites over the years, with their previous shows Toast, Gino Fabbri is Completely Nuts and Funny Galore having garnered them a big fan-base throughout the country.

A Whole Lotta Laughs offers an evening of new material from these comedy stalwarts. Whilst this show incorporates the same kind of rambunctious songs and silliness evident in their previous outings, some refreshing new dynamics and musical playfulness are also introduced.

Tickets for the two Raddison shows on 19th and 20th July cost R120 each (R110 for bookings of 8 or more).

Thereafter, the show continues the following week at Old Grey until 27th July, where tickets cost R110/R100.

Three special fund-raising performances will take place: The 23 July performance will be in aid of Catholic Order of the Knights of Da Gama - to purchase tickets in support, contact Richard Spargo on 082 490 0558.

The Wednesday 24 July show is an Amma Putta Putta Golf Society corporate evening. Here you can contact Shaun Ryan on 072 841 6515 to book a table.

The Thursday 25 July show will raise funds are in aid of the San Francesco Church Building Fund. Contact Elaine Watson on 083 966 0018 to support them.