Titanic laughs, diva secrets and boarding school rebels: 3 must-see Joburg plays this March

Alan Committie is returning to the stage with his 28th solo show. Alan Committie’sfans have reason to cheer, as the comedian is set to bring his 28th solo show, a new one-hander titled“AV-A-LAUGH-TA”to Johannesburg later this month. Alan Committie’sfans have reason to cheer, as the comedian is set to bring his 28th solo show, a new one-hander titled Directed by Christopher Weare, the 90-minute production is both written and performed by Committie.

Known for his keen observational comedy, the show delves into relatable questions about modern life. These include whether everything feels completely alien, and how often we are tempted to scream, “Stop the world, I wanna get off” or “Nothing on earth makes sense”. The comedianis set to delight theatregoers with his trademark blend of quick-fire jokes, clever linguistic dexterity, and energetic physical comedy.

The side-splitting humour weaves together a tapestry of relatable chaos: the ordeal of passport photos, the highs and lows of weddings and funerals, audiobook mishaps, the sanctuary of musical theatre, adventures on Italian buses and the universal stress of managing passwords. Committiehas also included a 12-minute recreation of the 1997 blockbuster, “Titanic”, in the show. I can just picture the audience rolling in the aisles.