Loyiso Gola
- Stand-up comedian
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Loyiso Gola: South Africa is the future of comedy
So says Loyiso Gola (who just happens to be from there).
Loyiso Gola, Chortle, 15th July 2019I talk to Loyiso Gola
"Edinburgh is a good way to check if you've still got."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 14th July 2019Comedians' guide to Edinburgh
Sofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal Mile.
The Guardian, 12th July 2019Interview with Loyiso Gola
"I try to tell the audience interesting shit about my life all the time. Besides being really funny on stage thats my only other obligation. Without the funny it's just a TED talk"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 8th July 2019More Edinburgh Pleasance shows announced
The Pleasance has announced more comedy names for this summer's Edinbrgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2019Full Live At The Apollo line-up revealed
The latest series of Live at the Apollo has just been filmed over the last three nights in Hammersmith and the full line-up can now be revealed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2018Loyiso Gola interview
The South African stand-up and late-night satirical news anchor on what makes him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 18th May 2018Why Fringe comics don't care about May, Trump & Brexit
In a sweaty Edinburgh cellar a bearded young comedian is telling us about the joys of deciding to stop being left-wing for a while. It is, we assume,
a joke. After all, the comedian concerned, Fin Taylor, spent his previous Edinburgh hour, Whitey McWhiteface, lecturing us about the woes of white privilege, albeit while owning up to being one of its beneficiaries. This is just another ironic pose, right, the precursor to some dismissive material about the usual baddies - Brexit, May and Trump?
The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Loyiso Gola
Loyiso Gola is increasingly gaining in popularity, having appeared on Mock The Week in 2016 and being nominated for various awards over recent years. Loyiso will be performing his latest show Unlearning at the Gilded Balloon Teviot throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 9th August 2017Loyiso Gola five Unforgettable Gigs
"Never take a date to a gig"
Loyiso Gola, Chortle, 7th August 2017