Loyiso Gola
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Al Murray asks 'Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?' for Sky
Al Murray is returning to Sky History for a new series, Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?, accompanied by comedians from India, Jamaica, South Africa and Australia, including regular performers in the UK, Anuvab Pal and Loyiso Gola.
British Comedy Guide, 19th September 2023A+E Networks orders Al Murray empire doc from Avalon
A+E Networks EMEA has commissioned Avalon and Motion Content Group to produce a 4×60' history series, Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate The British Empire? authored and presented by Al Murray.
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 18th September 2023Review - Loyiso Gola: Pop Culture @ Newcastle Stand
Since the doors to fun, culture and pretending an ongoing global pandemic isn't still raging were flung open, I've been out enjoying all the stuff I missed, having incredible experiences with audiences and artists. My reintegration into collective experiences assured, nothing prepared me for what went down this night as Loyiso Gola dealt with a crowd so obtuse, so mindlessly unaware, that the comedian was forced to explain not only how comedy gigs work but how comedy itself works, right down to what jokes are.
Leigh Venus, Narc Magazine, 3rd November 2021Loyiso Gola: Pop Culture review
Culture clashes get incisive treatment as the contrarian stand-up injects fresh material into his 2019 Fringe set.
Jay Richardson, The List, 27th October 2021Tricks comedians swear by
We've asked four performers for their tips when it comes to winning round a tough crowd, gaining people's trust and dealing with setbacks.
The Sun, 15th August 2021Loyiso Gola on his new Netflix show
He started out learning his craft on a school work experience programme. Now the comic is about to make history with the first stand-up special from Africa.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd March 2021More names announced for Wells Comedy Festival
The Wells Comedy Festival in Somerset - now in its sixth year - returns this May and another 13 shows are now on sale, bringing the total up to 58.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd February 2020Loyiso Gola review
Pissed-up Brits in a heatwave. Gun-totin' Americans. Loyiso Gola isn't going to win any awards for innovative subject matter, but it's the way he tells 'em.
Will Noble, Londonist, 20th February 2020Top comedy shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Need to know the top comedy shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2019? Check out this edition of pick of the fringe.
Theatre Weekly, 20th July 201950 word Fringe pitch: Loyiso Gola
This time it's the turn of... Loyiso Gola on Pop Culture.
The Reviews Hub, 18th July 2019