Shimmy Isaacs has performed from her birth town Worcester to the stages of London, Scotland, New York and Amsterdam, and is now back with her fifth one woman special stand-up comedy production, Moenie!!
The show compares Shimmy’s life before and after stardom in relation to her friends, family and fans. Shimmy has learned that fame comes at a price – like the price of standing for photos in 45-degree heat, even if the aunty does not know how to work her camera phone. But famous or not, one still has to deal with family – like meeting one’s brother’s new girlfriend, and trying to explain the importance of living a sober, carb- and secret-free life. Moenie!! introduces characters that are cleverly portrayed through physical comedy and impersonations, with Shimmy’s style of presentation making them instantly recognisable.
The backstory
With an Honours degree in acting and writing from AFDA and a certificate from the acting institution Black Nexxus in New York, Shimmy Isaacs is an acclaimed, award-winning actress and comedian in the fields of live performance, television and film. She has created two national award winning one woman shows, the first being her biographical physical theatre show Allie Pad Funny Worcester, directed by Rob van Vuuren, which won her the best original play at the Baxter Ikwezi Festival.
Her second physical comedy drama Howzit My Bra scooped a Kanna award at the KKNK Oudsthoorn Arts Festival and the KykNet Fiesta award, both in the category for best solo performer. She is the host of the couples’ game show on DStv called Ken Jy My and currently stars in two TV series on KykNet – Knapse Kerels and Sara se Geheim. Shimmy has also featured in the Vodacom Funny Festival and the Jive Comedy Festivals, both nationally and internationally.
What: Moenie!!
Where: Hanover Street, Grand West on 28 and 29 April 2018
Book: 082 777 0827
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