At The Baxter on the funny side there’s Funny Side Up with Kurt Schoonraad, Nik Rabinowitz in Pension Killer and the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival. And new – La Cuccina restaurant comes to The Baxter.
The Baxter is delighted to welcome and introduce you to the new restaurant, La Cuccina, which came to the theatre on 12 May with a pop-up version and the grand opening will be on 27 May 2025. Enjoyed the fabulous spread when attending the opening of the brilliant production of Hedda Gabler on 13th!
Artfully prepared, wholesome food and generously served, from vibrant salads and vegetables, beautifully prepared meat dishes, and soulful pastas to showstopping cakes. La Cuccina at the Baxter brings heart, heritage and fresh, seasonal flavour to every performance, perfect for a delicious lunch, pre-show dining or an evening out. Halaal-friendly options are available. Weigh your plate! It’s quite budget-friendly!
Funny Side Up with Kurt Schoonraad
12 – 17 May BAXTER STUDIO
Laugh out loud with Kurt Schoonraad’s hilarious new show, Funny Side Up. Tackling modern life’s absurdities with warmth, wit and relatable South African humour, Schoonraad finds comedy gold in everyday chaos. From tech troubles to social missteps, his sharp observations and charismatic storytelling provide the comic relief we all need. Don’t miss this feel-good comedy show that reminds us laughter really is the best medicine in our ever-changing world.
BOOK HERE
Nik Rabinowitz: Pension Killer
27 – 31 May THE PAM GOLDING THEATRE
Catch Nik Rabinowitz’s smash-hit comedy Pension Killer in its final-ever run! Known for razor-sharp wit and delightfully irreverent humour, Rabinowitz explores global chaos, personal mishaps, and uniquely South African absurdities. Leaving no stone unturned—or WhatsApp group unmuted—this uproariously funny show tackles pressing issues with comedic brilliance. Your last chance to see this celebrated stand-up before it’s gone forever. Don’t rely on office gossip; experience the laughs live!
BOOK HERE
Jive Cape Town Funny Festival 2 – 29 June
The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival has been the Mother City’s antidote to the winter cold for over two decades. Since its inception way back in 1997, the Festival has played to capacity audiences year on year.
Running annually for a month over June/July (and always outside of the Holy Month of Ramadan), the comedy variety show brings together some of South Africa’s favourite comics and the world’s top variety acts at the Baxter Theatre. This unique recipe that has proven to be a great success, and many audience members have attended every Funny Festival, with some returning two or three times a season.
“But this is more than just a comedy show; thanks to a long-standing and special collaboration with our sponsors and partners, performers and crew are treated to a variety of excursions and experiences to showcase Cape Town at its finest. Our international acts arrive as performers and leave as lifelong ambassadors of the show.”
BOOK HERE
Come out of the cold for heartwarming good food and a really good laugh at The Baxter!
WHAT: What’s Funny and NewÂ
WHERE: Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7600
WHEN: see dates above
BOOKING & TICKETS: Webtickets – see above
INFO: T 021 685 7880 | E carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za |  VISIT
Funny Side Up, Kurt Schoonraad, Nik Rabinowitz, Pension Killer, Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, La Cuccina Vaxter Theatre Centre
