Eddie Izzard performs for Nelson Mandela’s 46664 campaign in South Africa
12 Jan 2010
Eddie Izzard has been hailed as one of the foremost Stand-Ups of this generation. His latest stand up show Stripped has broken all box records with sell out arena shows across the UK, US and Europe. This January Eddie will join an elite group of performers when he becomes the fourth ever comedian to play New York's prestigious Madison Square Garden.
Now 46664 and Real Concerts are thrilled to welcome Eddie Izzard to South Africa, where he will be performing for five nights, to help raise funds for the ongoing work of the Nelson Mandela charitable organizations.
Performances take place on 2 and 3 February 2010 at The Mandela Theatre - The Johannesburg Theatre in Johannesburg; on 4 and 5 February in Cape Town at the ICC Auditorium 1 and on 6 February at Durban ICC in Hall 1 AB.
February 11th 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela walking free from his 27 years incarceration. This historic world event was the foundation that brought freedom to a country that was once segregated and full of turmoil. It is because of this hugely significant moment that South Africa is now able to welcome many global, cultural and entertaining events.
''Eddie Izzard explains ³I am delighted to have this opportunity to perform in South Africa to help raise funds for Nelson Mandela¹s charities. It is because of this iconic world leader that I have the privilege of performing my show to a live audience in what is now a free country and at a very significant time in the country¹s history.””
Tim Massey, International Director of 46664 says “By using the universal language of sport, music and entertainment we can deliver messages of care, prevention and hope to the youth and young adults of the world. This is the first time we will be partnering with comedy and we are delighted and extremely grateful that Eddie accepted our invitation to come and perform in South Africa. We hope this will be the first of many more 46664 comedy events to come.”
For more information please contact Katie Phillips or Shimon Cohen at The PR Office on 020 7284 6969 or email kphillips@theproffice.com / scohen@theproffice.com
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
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Tickets from R350 including computicket charges
2 and 3 February 2010 at The Mandela Theatre - The Johannesburg Theatre in Johannesburg
4 and 5 February in Cape Town at the ICC Auditorium 1
6 February at Durban ICC in Hall 1 AB
Extra date added - Sunday 7 February 2010 at 7pm at The Mandela Theatre - The Johannesburg Theatre in Johannesburg
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short amazonian
I am so thrilled that Eddie is gracing our fair shores. Thank you for accepting and I cannot wait to see you in Johannesburg on the 2nd Feb. Well done to you - you are an earth angel, Eddie and an inspiration to all.xxx
12 Jan 2010 - 17:24 GMT
loopylou210
you're an inspiration Eddie (my friends has even named her dog after you :D) all the very best of luck for the SA tour xxx
12 Jan 2010 - 18:32 GMT
SylviaPlatt
Thrilling and inspirational. With deep gratitude for everything you do, from the personal level to the arena-sized, to the global, Ann
13 Jan 2010 - 06:42 GMT
kaybelle
A dream come true. Have been so envious of those in Europe and US and now it's our chance to have the benefit of his great brain and wit. Can't wait - it's going to be fantabulous I just know it. x
13 Jan 2010 - 08:46 GMT
maestro505
Unfortunantly, us younger plebs in SA can't be there due to financial issues, even though we would quite litterally, sell a kidney to get a ticket. But we DO have a flag!! We adore you Eddie!
13 Jan 2010 - 22:13 GMT
LucyP
Great aardvarks. Eddie'z going to be in Jo-burg next month. Fab birthday present to me. BANANAS
14 Jan 2010 - 07:35 GMT
evaliebhaber
Eddie! You just never stop to overwhelm everybody with your sense of humanism!! My bows to you! hats off an all!!! Love, Eva
14 Jan 2010 - 23:43 GMT
Jam tart Nix
Thank you so much for coming to see us and for helping towards an awesome cause. Looking forward to seeing you and I'm really excited for the show. Eddie, you're fantabulous!
15 Jan 2010 - 06:18 GMT
42caratplonker
It is true that we're very excited to have Eddie on our shores, I am sure he'll be blown away by Cape Town [probably buy a pad in Camps Bay] but unfortunately the cost of the tickets is prohibitive for most. A night out, including drinks and a meal, for decent tickets will cost over R2,000. This is simply out of reach of the average South African. For those going enjoy!! I am really disappointed, isnt it sad when sensibility prevails?
15 Jan 2010 - 06:44 GMT
purplefiona
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Eddie, have enjoyed so many of his gigs in London and have spent much of the last 3 years living in SA wishing he would come and perform here. Imagine my extreme excitement on hearing that he's about to! But very perturbed that the ticket prices are so ridiculous, well out of the reach of the pockets of most current fans here and unlikely to enable new fans to discover him. I've just read on this website that Eddie wants to keep UK tickets to 35 pounds max, so why allow SA prices to be so high, even for charity? Am very sad...
15 Jan 2010 - 10:50 GMT
Marde Saayman
Please add an extra date in Joburg! We are huge fans and can't believe we won't be able to see Eddie... Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please PLEASE!
18 Jan 2010 - 17:04 GMT
michou
maestro, it appears that the bulk of the ticket intake will go to charity and eddie must eat a little too, no? sell your surfboard and get a ticket. a cunningly clever mind mingled with a delectable dose of restrained but perfect mimicry is simply not to be missed. we've been waiting for this lizzard like some humans wait for a messiahhhhh. good heavens, i'm even becoming sentimental!
21 Jan 2010 - 22:03 GMT
riana
Eddie I've got my ticket for 5 February in Cape Town. I've dreamed of this day for, FOREVER!!! Eddie you LOVE the sunshine ..... Cape Town will BLOW YOUR MIND. Please add 6 February to your Cape Town itinerary. I AM GOING TO SEE YOU!!!!!! I can't remember the rest of my life!!!!!!!!
22 Jan 2010 - 11:52 GMT
riana
Just noticed the 6th February you're in Durban! OH NO!!!
22 Jan 2010 - 11:59 GMT
SmokieJamz
I was at your St Louis event at the Fox Theater. Me my husband, my two children and their husbands and their friends were all blown away. It was thrilling. Wanted you to know that a worker there at the Fox was commenting on your show as we were leaving. She looked like an old sunday school teacher with her hair bunged up tight and about 60yrs old. She said "he made fun of god and they all just laughed!!". I almost stopped to explain it to her, but decided. Naaaaa, she'd never understand. Great luck to you Eddie. We love you here in Missouri. KUDOS!
26 Jan 2010 - 04:47 GMT
Jam tart Nix
Just a few more sleeps and then: BANG! Christmas in February! Hope you're going to do a meet and greet with us! South Africa warmly, warmly welcomes you....
01 Feb 2010 - 11:42 GMT
ShelliBelli
I've decided you're cooler than George Clooney now, better looking, and feck-all more interesting! If you lived down the street from me you could spend the night and we could do each other's hair and make-up! It'd be great fun! Wanna do it? = )
02 Feb 2010 - 05:16 GMT
PtaShark
Watched your show in Johannesburg last night. Brilliant! I haven;t laughed that hard in a long time. You just made my year!
03 Feb 2010 - 06:53 GMT
annetoffs
Was there last night - excitement uncontained! First show for you ever in SA. I have waited so long and LOVED every second ... thank you for being here, for insight, for laughter, for non-stop giving - you are SO SPECIAL!
03 Feb 2010 - 07:28 GMT
annetoffs
P.S. Have a "lekker" South African birthday on the weekend! Hope management have something special lined up!
03 Feb 2010 - 08:19 GMT
Kimberleighgad
Eddie you were AMAZING last night the town of capes. I didn't want the show to end. You are an incredible person with an incredible talent to make people laugh. Thank you for a wonderful show and all the best for the rest of your tour round South Africa. I hope you enjoy our fair shores and will be back to visit us in the future!! xxxx
05 Feb 2010 - 08:12 GMT
NightWing
Thank you for an awesome show last night in Cape Town! We managed to get seats in the middle, 2nd row from the front and we were very, very excited. Best show ever! Thanks again for coming to SA! You rock!
06 Feb 2010 - 15:16 GMT
ArchArad
I was so excited to hear that Eddie was going to be coming out here to South Africa. I was at the Durban show last night and it was a great show! Thank you for coming and for your great wit. And happy birthday!!
07 Feb 2010 - 13:28 GMT
Bra Pule
There is no stage big enuff for Eddie...........Drove all the way from Joburg to Durban after hearing that the tickets were sold out.........needless to say, it was a worthwhile trip.........enjoyed every minute of your show.........thanks mate
11 Feb 2010 - 10:56 GMT
kiwigurl
Eddie - We sooooooooooooo want you to come down to New Zealand!! You have been a source of strength for us with your humour and it would be such an honour to see you live!! - consider it??? :)
17 Feb 2010 - 22:02 GMT
pixeldiva
I saw you in Seattle a million years ago and watch all your HBO specials love you always and still have more shoes than you do LOL
10 Mar 2010 - 05:22 GMT
tasha
When are you coming to South Africa Again?????
23 Jun 2010 - 11:02 BST