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(Kaieteur News) – Guyana’s most highly anticipated theatrical productions, KFC’s Nothing to Laugh About 17, is set to return to the stage on July 4th and 5th, bringing with its signature humour, sharp satire, and fearless storytelling that audiences have come to expect.
Created in 2008 by Maria Benschop, Nothing to Laugh About has grown into a standout fixture on the local entertainment calendar. Over the years, the production has earned a reputation for pushing the envelope while using comedy as a mirror to reflect society’s most talked-about issues, uncomfortable truths, and everyday realities.
This year’s edition promises another unforgettable experience, featuring a powerful mix of satire, slapstick comedy, dramatic skits, and social commentary. The production will explore a wide range of themes, including relationship issues, trending situations, abuse, mental health, infidelity, family dynamics, social behaviour, and the many issues that continue to shape conversations across Guyana.
At its core, KFC’s Nothing to Laugh About 17 is more than just a comedy show. It is a reflection of society, taking the situations people whisper about, argue over, post about, and live through, and bringing them to the stage in a way that is bold, entertaining, and thought-provoking.
The show boasts an exceptional cast of actors, each bringing their own unique flair, timing, and energy to the production. This year’s cast includes Michael Ignatius, Leza Singh, Mark Kazim, Clemencio Goddette, Chris Gopaul, Gerard Gilkes, Panda, Sonia Yarde, Mark Luke Edwards, Abigail Brower, Samuel Opara, and more.
Known for its fearless approach to current issues and its ability to blend laughter with reality, Nothing to Laugh About continues to stand out as one of the few productions willing to tackle serious topics through comedy, while still delivering the high-energy entertainment audiences love.
As anticipation builds for this year’s staging, patrons can expect an evening filled with laughter, surprises, bold characters, and moments that will have them saying, “That is exactly how it happens in real life.”
KFC’s Nothing to Laugh About 17 takes the stage on July 4th and 5th and is sponsored by KFC, Pizza Hut, GuyFresh Trading, Basheir & Sons Construction Inc., MVP Sports & Sterling Products Ltd. Showtime is 8pm and dress code is in effect. Tickets are $2000, $3000, $5000 and $6000. Tickets are only available at the National Cultural Centre.
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