GALLERY - 2016

2016 SAVANNA SA COMICS’ CHOICE AWARDS

South Africa confirmed its place on the cutting edge of comedy last night, as 10 of South Africa’s funniest citizens walked away with the most prestigious award local comedy has to offer – a beautifully crafted Waldo statuette. 

Winners & In-Show:
Photographer: Ivan Naude

YELLOW CARPET

Photographers: Ivan Naude / Gabriele Mezzatesta

VIP AFTER PARTY

Photographer: Gabriele Mezzatesta

NOMINEE PINNING CEREMONY & SAVANNA PAN AFRICAN AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT

On 01 September, 2016 #SavannaCCA Nominees and fellow African Comedians invited by Savanna Premium Cider attended a special Nominee Pinning ceremony, where Nominees received a pin personifying their contribution to the #SAComedy industry. The launch of the Savanna Pan-African Comic Award was announced – expanding the Awards’ footprint to Africa as of 2017. 

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Nine of the continent’s top comedians:
Photographer: Blowfish Productions

NOMINEES & PINNING CEREMONY

SAVANNA NEWCOMER SHOWCASE

Sunday 29 May saw the Savanna Newcomer Showcase rock the Soweto Theatre for its sold out show once again. Careers were made as SA’s 25 newest comedians were each given five minutes to show the comedy industry, talent scouts and the press what they’re made of in the hope of garnering votes for this year’s Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards®.
Here are your 2016 Savanna Newcomers: