Cape Town comedian, Nik Rabinowitz, brings his 16th solo show to the Baxter Concert Hall from 2 to 20 December, at 7pm.
The award-winning comedian offers 70 to 80 minutes of brutally honest stand-up which explores the increasingly blurry line between spiritual awakening and chronic back pain management.
“I’m at that beautiful intersection where I remember when the internet made sounds, but I also need a nap after scrolling,” says Rabinowitz. “I’m under-medicated, over-methylated, orthopaedically compromised, catastrophically sleep-deprived and somehow still standing. Up. On stage. It’s basically a miracle.”
The almost-50-year-old comedian confronts existential questions like: Is it a midlife crisis or just a slow brutal unravelling? Should we put grannies in charge of everything? And when exactly is the Messiah coming back? (Spoiler: probably not before the show ends.)
“Depending on how much the audience and I like each other on any given night, the show could run 70 or 80 minutes,” Rabinowitz adds. “I’m leaving room for healing. Or heckling. Whichever comes first.”
Rabinowitz is one of South Africa’s most celebrated stand-up comedians, known for his sharp wit, rapid-fire delivery, and ability to find humour in the uncomfortable corners of contemporary life. He has performed across five continents, from LA to Lagos, London to Langa, Sydney to Soweto, Edinburgh to eMalahleni, and according to him, “single-handedly prevented mass Caucasian emigration while healing the nation with jokes.” (The nation has not yet confirmed this claim.)
Geriatric Millennial marks his 16th solo show and will be performed in English with a PG15 age restriction.
WHAT: Nik Rabinowitz – Geriatric Millennial
WHERE: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7600
WHEN: December 2-20, 2025 | 7pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
BOOKING: Webtickets online or at Pick n Pay stores nationwide | R200 to R350 (Week 1 special: R200) | Age Restriction: PG15
INFO: Baxter Theatre Visit
PHOTOS: Jonx Pillemer; Russell Smith
