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I was chizziling at Planet bar the other night and the Manager told me about the comedy evenings they're holding at the Mount Nelson during Winter. I told him I would come, but only if they had Mark Banks. True as God, they do! So that's me, booked, July 4, Cape Colony Restaurant! A classy three course meal and a large number of toots awaits me! I haven't watched Mark Banks ('Banksie' if you go way back like we do) for a number of years - I remember when he had to escape the country for a little bit because some extremists wanted him lynched for something he said - this guy is too funny for words! Can't wait to see the boy in the Nellie's stylish environment - he's bound to go hard.

Mark Banks - no relation to FNB

Being a classy individual, I'm a big supporter of the Mount Nelson. I got The Nellie to send me some info so you lot can sort yourselves out for a bit of posh humour this Winter.

This is the breakdown:

On select Mondays from June to September 2005, four of South Africa’s funniest men – namely Kurt Schoonraad, Mark Banks, Marc Lottering, and Alan Committie – will dazzle guests with evenings of intimate entertainment and stand up comedy at its best! In addition, Executive Chef Stephen Templeton is set to impress with a hearty 3-course winter menu and warming glass of Glüwein on arrival.

In July guests will be riveted with ‘An Evening With Mark Banks’. Banks is well known for his satirical fun poking and stand-up comedy routines in front of thousands of the country’s top decision makers. He is also known for moonlighting with guest spots on SAfm’s Big Big Brunch Show and BBC World Service Weather Report as well as occasional stints on Radio Algoa’s Memories are Made of This.

August sees one of South Africa’s favourite comedians inviting you to his hilarious show – ‘Dinner with Mister Lottering’. Described by some as ‘a breath of fresh air sent from the Cape flats with love’, over the past few years Marc Lottering has performed at a number of self scripted one-man shows, earning prestigious awards along the way. Lottering will now make a once off appearance at the Mount Nelson Hotel where he will share with the audience some of his favourite stories from earlier shows.

September sees physical comedian and madcap comic – Alan Committie – return to the Mount Nelson for an evening of laughter and entertainment. Drawing on sketches, monologues, characters and stand-up routines from his many one man shows (including Titanic on Ice, TV or not TV, and The Clown Jewels). Committie will explore how we as South Africans – cope with stress; introducing the popular but very obnoxious Johan van der Walt; and performing his special brand of physical high-jinx.

The Mount Nelson’s Cape Colony Comedy evenings will be paired with the culinary expertise of our Executive Chef Stephen Templeton and his team. The winter-inspired menu will consist of a warming vegetarian soup starter followed by a choice of hearty and wholesome Main Courses such as Chef Templeton’s famous deboned ox tail or the delicious Springbok Pinotage Pie. To end off, pastry chef extraordinaire, René Smit, will guarantee a dessert finale like no other to match the comedy and laughter that will be enjoyed after the meal.

Cape Colony Comedy evenings cost R225.00 per person – inclusive of a glass of Glüwein on arrival, a sumptuous 3-course menu and comedy show. Dinner will be served in The Cape Colony at 19h00, allowing ample time to enjoy your meal before the comedy show begins at 20h45. Dessert, tea, coffee or liqueur will be served at the end of the performance.

The dates of the performances are:
4 July 2005 – Mark Banks
8 August 2005 – Marc Lottering
12 September 2005 – Alan Committie

A portion of the ticket price will be donated to the Hotels Housing Trust of which the Mount Nelson is a member. The trust helps to uplift Cape Town’s homeless, via the South African Homeless People’s Federation, with the aim of helping squatters obtain better housing.

For bookings or further information contact restaurant reservations on 27 21 483 1948 or email restaurantreservations@mountnelson.co.za

For further information and high resolution visuals contact:
Antonia Labia, PR Manager,
Tel: + 27 21 483 1925; email: alabia@mountnelson.co.za
OR
Lise & Ian Manley of Manley Communications
Tel: + 27 21 448 8084; email: premierbrands@publicity.co.za

Seth Rotherham
Editor
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