Goliaths don't hang about

28 April 2016 - 02:11 By Leonie Wagner

Comedy family Goliath and Goliath are getting ready to prove that things that come in threes are funnier.This weekend marks the launch of their comedy club in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.The launch of The Goliath Comedy Club, with the support of Comedy Central, will bring together over 50 comedians for three days.Goliath siblings Jason and Kate, with cousin Nicholas, and Donovan Goliath, who is not related to them, said the club was only "chapter one" of their story.Jason said they were excited because the club would create another platform on which comedians could showcase their talent."We felt conscious that the window of opportunity was open and that we needed to strike while the iron was hot."Comedian Marc Lottering, who will be performing this weekend, said that, aside from their "legendary" parties, he admired the "Goliaths' hustle"."A lot of comedians sit around and wait for work. These guys create opportunities for themselves," Lottering said.The Goliaths are also considering creating television programmes and comedy tours to other African countries.Jason said: "We want to break the misconception that there is only one type of comedy in South Africa."Trevor Noah did a great thing for South African comedians. Our job is to let people know that Trevor Noah is one of our comedians."But does South Africa need comedy? The answer is "yes".Lottering said: "Some would say that this country is a potential mess."At every critical point you'll find that the nation needs a saviour: that can be comedy."Laughter is therapeutic and in these times people need to know that everything is going to be okay."The Goliath Comedy Club will be open from Wednesday to Sunday from next week at Melrose Arch...

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