Comedy

If You're from Africa?

A dark satirical mix of clown and "standup" that’ll leave you equally humoured and concerned.

$24.50
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The image features Lukas Meintjes with a puzzled expression. He is looking slightly off camera, mouth slightly open as if in mid-sentence. Lukas has light blonde hair, a trimmed beard, and is wearing a lilac t-shirt. The background is softly blurred, highlighting his facial expression.

Image Credit: Lukas Meintjes

  • Created and Performed by: Lukas Meintjes

Ever paid a trillion dollars for bread? How about boil your bath water on a fire in your garden? Feared for your life during an election? These are just some of the many fun things you got to do in Zimbabwe!

Join the Harare-born Lukas Meintjes for his world premiere (and first ever solo premiere) show about immigrating to the world's most liveable city. Almost an hour of laughs, clowning around and moments of deep concern as he takes you on a journey from Africa to Australia.


★★★★★ - Lukas' Uber rating (rounded up)

  • Duration: 50 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Some Nudity, Strong Coarse Language, Sudden Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Violence, Sexual Assault Or Abuse, Racism, Queerphobia Or Homophobia, Sexual References.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn left. Continue down the corridor, past Solidarity Hall and through the doors into the Victoria street building, Old Council Chmabers is on the left. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $24.50

  • Hump Day Discount: $18.38

  • Extra Applause: $29.50

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $20.50

  • Group 6+: $22.50

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

Sold Out
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Friday, 18 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

Selling Fast
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Saturday, 19 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

5:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

 Past Event

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