The Sit Down with Standups
The business of laughter is serious when you eventually get standup comics to sit down. Talking funny we speak to some of the most celebrated standup comics from across the world about the art, the craft, the science and the business side of standup comedy.
The Sit Down with Standups
The Sitdown with Standups Episode 2: Chris Cross feat Chris Mapane
Episode 2 sees us welcome our brother from Mzansi/South Africa - Mr Chris Mapane who made time to sit with us during his East Africa tour to Nairobi & Dar es Salaam courtesy of Punchline Comedy Club Tanzania.
Funny on and off stage, Chris Mapane is not only a crowd favourite, he is a comedian's comedian, and this is by no accident. A tactical mastermind, Chris before his arrival in Nairobi, Chris did over 19 hours of research on the city, culture, trends and comedy scene in Kenya.
Experience & talent at its very best, Chris has risen to legend status in the standup spheres having loved and practiced the craft for over 17 years. We talk beginnings, dropping out , check the technique, go over the basics and the future of standup in Africa.