Aghmad Ismail is a Cape Town based stand-up comedian who has quickly established himself as one of South Africa’s most exciting emerging comedy talents. He began performing stand-up in April 2021 and, in his debut year, won the Tshisa Talent Audience Choice Award while finishing runner-up in the Judges’ Choice category. He was also a finalist in the 2022 and 2024 Jive Funny Championship. He has been featured in YOU Magazine and performed to a sold-out audience at the Cape Town Comedy Festival at the Baxter Theatre.

Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: Show starts at 6pm, doors open from 5pm
Tickets: R120
Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory