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3rd Generation Coconut

Comedy / St Andrew's Hall

3rd Generation Coconut is Thato Mabelane’s debut comedy special.

This premiered at the National Arts Festival in 2022 with outstanding reviews.

This hilarious show takes audiences on a rib bursting journey of her life as a descendant of coconuts, the Tswape people and the rowing tribe.

The coconut has performed all over South Africa and internationally, headlining shows in Singapore and Thailand.

“It was a riveting experience, and Mabelane kept the audience in stitches throughout the show.” Grocotts Mail , 2022

A must see!

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Writer and Director: Thato Mabelane
Cast: Thato Mabelane & Nhlanhla Shabangu

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Thato Mabelane is a mother of one-year old furr child Tatum.

She is described as one of the most refreshing new voices on the South African comedy circuit by her peers. A master storyteller whose style of comedy is a blended trio of wit, personal experiences and observations of daily life. Her style of comedy makes her suitable for a wide spectrum of audiences. Thato has graced many stages across the nation as well as over African boarders where she regularly performs in Namibia.

Thato has also ventured into the international comedy circuit where she headlined shows in South East Asia and received outstanding reviews in Singapore and Thailand.

Thato has set a blazing trail on the South African comedy circuit and has made a name for herself, and the best part, she is only getting started.

When she is not entertaining her audience with her witty jokes, Thato is a Master of Ceremonies for corporate and social functions.
A qualified HR Professional and still spends her days in the corporate MS Teams corridors, where most of her joke inspiration comes from.

  • Venue: St Andrew's Hall
  • City: Makhanda
  • Location: The St Andrew's School Drill Hall, next to Centenary Hall.
  • Ticket Price: R100.00
  • Programme Type: FRINGE
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Duration: 60 mins
  • Ages: 12+
  • Language: English
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June 24, 2023   16:00 - 17:00
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June 25, 2023   16:00 - 17:00
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June 25, 2023   20:30 - 21:30
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June 26, 2023   12:00 - 13:00
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June 27, 2023   14:30 - 15:30
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June 29, 2023   12:00 - 13:00
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June 30, 2023   20:00 - 21:00
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