In 2019, Bob Perfect performed a show called The End of the World. Once. Because, well, he was a bit too prescient. Soon after performing the show, the world ground to a halt and things haven't been the same since. Living through unprecedented times feels like microdosing the apocalypse daily, yet, life goes on. So Bob has reworked the show with new jokes and fresh perspectives as It's Not The End of the World. Come laugh in the face of extinction as Bob Perfect examines the straw that broke the turtle's nose. Will we descend into a Mad Max future as Global Warming gets worse or will Elon Musk's killer cars put us out of our misery before we get there? Only time will tell but we might as well have a laugh about it all now - while we still can. Come join Bob as he works out the kinks with a work-in-progress performance of the show at Ground Culture on the 30th of April. Tickets are R80 online, and R100 at the door. Show starts at 20:00 sharp so pull in early for the tastiest burgers in Cape Town.

Get ready for a hilarious night of mayhem with Jaxx Justice in Relatively Relatable! From the awkwardness of family WhatsApp groups to the epic drama of finding a matching Tupperware lid, Jaxx serves up a steaming pot of humor that's as relatable as your mom yelling, “I'm just looking for some help here! " This is comedy at its best—messy, spicy, and unapologetically South African. Don't miss Jaxx Justice, where everyday chaos is turned into pure comic gold. Come for the jokes, stay for the vibe, and leave with a lighter heart (and maybe a craving for milk tart). Price: R150 per Ticket Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Date: Thursday, 01 May, 2025 Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. This week is headlined by the one and only Dillan Oliphant. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R80 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

Callum Hitchcock is a rising star of South African comedy, dosed up on whatever TikTok is prescribing for ADHD, armed with a Political Science “degree” and a superiority complex. He’s a man who is ready to performatively admit that he can see how he’s been performing vulnerability for applause. (But like… in a clever way.) In Almost Sex Jokes, Callum stares down the shame, guilt, and inherited weirdness of being a white South African with too many tabs open. It’s a brutally funny, unexpectedly honest, and occasionally profound dive into everything he’s been too embarrassed to say until now — about love, power, porn, race, ambition, depression, and the maddening pursuit of being liked. This is not a show about sex. It’s a show about almost everything — identity, intimacy, inaction, and the absurdity of trying to live a meaningful life when nothing really means anything (unless you say it does). It’s witty, messy and sincere. It’s almost what you think it is. Come for the jokes. Stay for the existential reckoning. Laugh like your therapist isn’t watching. DETAILS Ground Culture Cafe 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory 8 & 10 May 2025 19:30 R100 via Quicket // R150 at the door (Doors open from 18:00 so that you can grab a bite to eat before the show – Ground Culture’s burgers are obscenely good!) ABOUT CALLUM HITCHCOCK Callum Hitchcock is an award-winning comedian known for his sharp wit, self-aware humor, and ability to find absurdity in everything. After winning the 2024 Savanna Newcomer of the Year Award, he’s been billed as a rising star in the South African comedy scene, having performed on stages nationwide with his offbeat perspective and thought-provoking punchlines. Callum has featured on Comedy Central’s ‘Savanna Comedy Bar’, been a regular on the ‘Comedy Report’ segment of the popular eTV show, ‘The Last Word with Shahan Ramkissoon’ and he’s also a regular player on the SAFTA-winning web-series, Politically Aweh. Callum’s debut solo show, Almost S*x Jokes, is set to premiere with a work-in-progress show at Ground Culture Cafe’ in Observatory Cape Town on the 8th & 10th of May — promising a hilarious deep dive into love, modern contradictions, and existential dread. Beyond stand-up, he’s a sought-after comedy writer, MC, actor and just generally an attention-seeker across multiple mediums. When he’s not on stage, he’s perched at home with his wife, his cats and his sports-themed mugs. Follow him on social media for bad opinions on almost everything. ——- See you there! Almost dirty. Always funny. Never what you expect.

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town with headliner ROBBY COLLINS!! You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R80 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

Callum Hitchcock is a rising star of South African comedy, dosed up on whatever TikTok is prescribing for ADHD, armed with a Political Science "degree" and a superiority complex. He's a man who is ready to performatively admit that he can see how he’s been performing vulnerability for applause. (But like... in a clever way.) In Almost Sex Jokes, Callum stares down the shame, guilt, and inherited weirdness of being a white South African with too many tabs open. It’s a brutally funny, unexpectedly honest, and occasionally profound dive into everything he’s been too embarrassed to say until now — about love, power, porn, race, ambition, depression, and the maddening pursuit of being liked. This is not a show about sex. It’s a show about almost everything — identity, intimacy, inaction, and the absurdity of trying to live a meaningful life when nothing really means anything (unless you say it does). It’s witty, messy and sincere. It’s almost what you think it is. Come for the jokes. Stay for the existential reckoning. Laugh like your therapist isn’t watching. DETAILS Ground Culture Cafe 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory 8 & 10 May 2025 19:30 R100 via Quicket // R150 at the door (Doors open from 18:00 so that you can grab a bite to eat before the show - Ground Culture's burgers are obscenely good!) ABOUT CALLUM HITCHCOCK Callum Hitchcock is an award-winning comedian known for his sharp wit, self-aware humor, and ability to find absurdity in everything. After winning the 2024 Savanna Newcomer of the Year Award, he’s been billed as a rising star in the South African comedy scene, having performed on stages nationwide with his offbeat perspective and thought-provoking punchlines. Callum has featured on Comedy Central’s ‘Savanna Comedy Bar’, been a regular on the ‘Comedy Report’ segment of the popular eTV show, ‘The Last Word with Shahan Ramkissoon’ and he’s also a regular player on the SAFTA-winning web-series, Politically Aweh. Callum’s debut solo show, Almost S*x Jokes, is set to premiere with a work-in-progress show at Ground Culture Cafe’ in Observatory Cape Town on the 8th & 10th of May — promising a hilarious deep dive into love, modern contradictions, and existential dread. Beyond stand-up, he’s a sought-after comedy writer, MC, actor and just generally an attention-seeker across multiple mediums. When he’s not on stage, he’s perched at home with his wife, his cats and his sports-themed mugs. Follow him on social media for bad opinions on almost everything. ------- See you there! Almost dirty. Always funny. Never what you expect.

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R80 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

Nina Hastie returns to Ground Culture for a 3 day show, how damn exciting?? This is one event you're not gonna want to miss. Fresh off hosting the Savanna Comics Choice Awards, Nina comes to Ground Culture with a show she's been refining for the past few months. Nina Hastie is a South African comedienne, actress and voice artist known best for starring on satirical comedy shows, especially late night news, the Bantu Hour and Trending SA. She has performed at major theatre aroudn the country such as The State Theatre, Wits Theatre and Joburg Theatre. She has headlined comedy festival such as The Tshwane Comedy Festival, Soweto Comedy Festival, Wits Comedy Festival and the Nandos Comedy Festival. You definitely have to get down to Ground Culture this May to catch her. Don't miss out!! Time: 8pm (Come from 6pm for Dinner & Drinks) Date: 21, 22 & 24 May 2025 Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925

Nina Hastie returns to Ground Culture for a 3 day show, how damn exciting?? This is one event you're not gonna want to miss. Fresh off hosting the Savanna Comics Choice Awards, Nina comes to Ground Culture with a show she's been refining for the past few months. Nina Hastie is a South African comedienne, actress and voice artist known best for starring on satirical comedy shows, especially late night news, the Bantu Hour and Trending SA. She has performed at major theatre aroudn the country such as The State Theatre, Wits Theatre and Joburg Theatre. She has headlined comedy festival such as The Tshwane Comedy Festival, Soweto Comedy Festival, Wits Comedy Festival and the Nandos Comedy Festival. You definitely have to get down to Ground Culture this May to catch her. Don't miss out!! Time: 8pm (Come from 6pm for Dinner & Drinks) Date: 21, 22 & 24 May 2025 Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R80 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

Nina Hastie returns to Ground Culture for a 3 day show, how damn exciting?? This is one event you're not gonna want to miss. Fresh off hosting the Savanna Comics Choice Awards, Nina comes to Ground Culture with a show she's been refining for the past few months. Nina Hastie is a South African comedienne, actress and voice artist known best for starring on satirical comedy shows, especially late night news, the Bantu Hour and Trending SA. She has performed at major theatre aroudn the country such as The State Theatre, Wits Theatre and Joburg Theatre. She has headlined comedy festival such as The Tshwane Comedy Festival, Soweto Comedy Festival, Wits Comedy Festival and the Nandos Comedy Festival. You definitely have to get down to Ground Culture this May to catch her. Don't miss out!! Time: 8pm (Come from 6pm for Dinner & Drinks) Date: 21, 22 & 24 May 2025 Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925

South African comedian Dalin Oliver brings his multi-award-winning one-man show, 90 Day Comedian, to Mitchell’s Plain! Catch him live at Ground Culture Cafe in Observatory. It's going to be a banger! It’s a coming-of-age story for Dalin, drawing on his experiences of performing the show in seven countries and 18 cities – including Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, England, France, Spain and Germany. Oliver offers a fresh perspective on life. He explores themes of identity and cultural politics, offering a heartfelt and humorous reflection on what it means to be South African in a world that is often unfamiliar with his homeland's rich diversity and history. The former high school teacher's sharp wit and undeniable charm captivates audiences, leaving them wanting more, as he celebrates the unique qualities that connect and distinguish us across borders. His comedic talents have earned him prestigious accolades, including a FRINGE WORLD Best Weekly Comedy Show Award (Perth, Australia, 2024) and a Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award (National Arts Festival, Makhanda, South Africa, 2024). See you at the show, mate! Cost: R150 per Ticket Time: 8pm sharp (But come from 6 30pm for dinner and drinks to make it a vibe!) Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025 Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925

Award-winning comedian Phil de Lange has been invited to perform his show 'The Phil Monty' at the biggest arts festival in the world and wants to give you a preview! Before Phil jets off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival he is doing an exclusive preview of the show for one night only in Cape Town. 'Funny, silly, moving, ukelele' best describes The Phil Monty. With a blend of music and stand-up, Phil unpacks his early onset midlife crises, grief and the politics of WhatsApp groups. The show is a must see at one of Cape Town's favourite venues for live comedy - Ground Culture, Observatory. Tickets are very limited so book yours NOW! R100 online and R150 at the door. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Come for food & cocktails. a& drinks beforehand. Show starts 8pm sharp. Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road Observatory, Cape Town, 7925

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R80 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!