BLOEMFONTEIN: Komediant is a unique, bilingual comedy experience that mixes Afrikaans and English in a way only Virgil Prins can master. The talented act will be in Bloemfontein to offer his experience at the Windmill Casino on Saturday, 26 September.
Prins brings his one-man lively experience following successful shows at the 2025 KKNK, the Umtiza Arts Festival in East London, and performances in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Johannesburg. Also known as the Komandant in some circles, the award-winner’s ability is measured with one of his shows titled, Our Diversity is Diverse.
It also reflects on the strength and diversity of South Africa’s senior men’s rugby team − the Springboks.
The Komediant show is a behind-the-scenes look into the world of being a comedian − the expectations, the awkward moments, the brilliance, the bombs, and everything in between. With his signature wit, Prins walks the line between prepared punchlines and pure improvisation.
Half of the show is planned, and the other half happens there and then, with the audience as active participants.
You start laughing, perhaps thinking a little, and maybe realise comedy is more complex than it seems.
Prins manages to make you laugh about the silliest things, but also about the things you have long since forgotten to laugh about. Whether you are fluent in English, Afrikaans, or both, Komediant delivers something fresh, sharp and honest. Comedy patrons are assured of a lively experience and an evening full of storytelling.
Tickets sell for R80 per person for early bird pricing (limited to 20 tickets per person), and R100 per person for regular pricing.
