Sugar Sammy CAN

He's smart, he's young, he's MTV and he's constantly redefining himself. Voted as the #1 stand-up in 2004, 2005 & 2006 by the readers of The
Montreal Mirror, Montreal's premier Arts and entertainment Weekly, Sugar Sammy is one of the hottest comics working today. He has set attendance records and has been knocking em dead across North America and Europe to rave reviews.

Paul Zerdin UK

Paul Zerdin is widely regarded as one of the world leading (and funniest) ventriloquists. Paul is already a show biz veteran, counting many prestigious performances in his 16 years in show business. He has been invited to appear in three Royal Variety Performances and has appeared regularly on shows such as ITV`s Tonight at the London Palladium with Bruce Forsyth, The Big Stage, The Freddie Starr Show, ITV's A Royal Gala, Carlton TV's Stand Up at Jongleurs, and BBC TV`s The Stand Up Show.

Wet Spots CAN

Canadians Cass King and John Woods are two comedians with a musical streak and a soft spot for bawdy songs that take a lighter look at sex. Interweaving catchy melodies and lyrics thick with innuendo and ambiguity, the Wet Spots put into song some subjects that some would balk at taking about. Always a bit rude, but never lewd, King and Woods skillfully tread the line between humour and things taboo, creating a thoroughly hilarious take on subjects sexual.

Loyiso Gola SA

One of South Africa's most promising young comedians, Gola experienced overnight success after his debut in 2000.  Loyiso is that most unusual phenomenon: a comic without role models. He boasts a completely fresh and unique voice that speaks for his generation. His disarmingly frank delivery earned him a throng of new fans at last years CTICF. Watch out - his observations on today's SA youth pack hidden punches that can take your breath away.

Charlie Pickering
AUS

Edgy, polished and inventive, Charlie Pickering has been described as the most exciting new name in Australian comedy. In 2005 he made his UK debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with his show Betterman. A run of full houses and four star reviews was topped off with a Perrier Best Newcomer Nomination and within a week he was headlining on the London circuit. He finished off the year by winning Best International Act at the New Zealand Comedy Guild awards.

Rhod Gilbert UK

In the first 18 months of his career as a comedian, Rhod Gilbert reached the finals of every major talent competition in the UK and emerged as one of the most promising and exciting talents on the international comedy scene. Time Out praised Rhod's unique brand of comedy calling him… ”mightily funny…imagine 'Under Milkwood' rewritten by Spike Milligan with additional material by Salvador Dali”

Mark Banks SA

Mark is well known for his satirical, fun-pokery at the expense of the rich and famous, and for his memorable stand-up comedy routines in front of many thousands of loyal South African fans. His first break came at the Grahamstown Festival in 1986 where his quick wit and irreverent observations quickly made him the hottest commodity in the local entertainment industry. He remains one of SA’s most popular entertainers.

Kagiso Lediga SA

After studying drama at the University of Cape Town, Kagiso ventured into comedy and over the ensuing years established himself as one of South Africa's most talented comedians. With a decade of experience and an impressive body of work on the local comedy circuit behind him, he is now lauded amongst the best comedians in the country . He has performed at all the biggest comedy events in South Africa and has appeared overseas at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival.