Ambrose Uren’s latest standup comedy show “Nothing to Lose” sets a new tone in the 10 year anniversary of the comedian’s career. With a mix of raw honesty, playfulness and vibrant energy, Uren will smoothly take you on a hilarious and introspective comedy show. From having two parents as priests to living a vegan lifestyle in a caravan offgrid on the land of his ancestors, Uren doesn’t hold back any longer. The question now is: will you?
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Written, Performed and Directed by Ambrose Uren
Produced By Rodson Productions
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Ambrose Uren is well-established South African standup comedian, writer, actor, producer and dancer.
Since his debut in the standup comedy industry in 2012, Ambrose has marked the scene by his unique playfulness and engaging storytelling signature. The Capetonian is no stranger to the stage, headlining in top South African comedy clubs, performed his first one-man-show “Don’t Google This” at the Joburg Theatre in 2017 and his second special “Balanced” over 15 times during the pandemic with the commitment to sharpen his writing and performance presence.
Through his extended artistic career, Ambrose Uren has featured on both local (“Montana”, SABC1) and international (“Honey 3”, Universal Pictures) productions, providing his unique mix of acting and dancing talents to the movie, TV and theatre industries.
He also recently wrote and acted for the humorous SABC2 TV show “Comedy Mixtape”, as well as performing a standup set about his journey as being vegan in South Africa.
He is currently presenting to the festival his third one-man show “Nothing to Lose” which promises to be both sharp and liberating.