Martin, discovered at South Africa’s first real comedy club, Hysterix in Johannesburg, has impressed audiences with his novel style and pertinent observational humour. He is South African to his fingertips and was one of the few performers to receive a standing ovation at the inaugural Smirnoff Mule comedy Festival at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town in 1997.

Is he funny? You better believe it! But there is a striking depth and intelligence to his dialogue that leaves you feeling that he is destined for big things. Martin’s brand of comedy can best be described as observational, from where he has been known to wonder off into some very surreal territory. Martin has always pursued live entertainment and Stand-Up is the most direct route to connecting with an audience, and a live audience will always let him know when something is really funny.

His impersonations of famous people are also a treat. Martin’s novel style and insane observations about life in South Africa has comedy fans screaming for more. Delivered in English, Afrikaans, Tswana, Sotho and a smattering of Zulu, he appeals to audiences across the board.

As a clever and topical comedian, he’s a firm favourite in the corporate market as both entertainer and as an MC.

To liven up a dull crowd, you just can’t do better than the down to earth Martin Jonas....
  • Martin Jonas first came to prominence as the new kid on the block in Joe Parker’s First Farewell Tour in 1997.
  • Toured the London Club circuit 1999.
  • Hosted the South African Music Awards 1999, 2000.
  • Warm-up act for The Jerry Springer Show
  • Performed in The South African Comedy Festival, London 2002
  • Co-hosted four episodes of MNet’s It’s a Funny Country
  • Performed on several Kingsize Comedy Shows
  • Performed on several 5FM Heavyweight Jams
  • Regularly does the South African Club Circuit
  • Joe Parker’s Comedy Express Casino Circuit
  • MC at various Rock Festivals
  • Member of The Durban Poison Comedy Roadshow with John Vlismas and Alyn Adams
  • Has been interviewed and/or profiled on various TV and Radio shows and print publications
  • A busy Corporate schedule for a variety of functions such as
     - Product launches
     - Award Ceremonies,
     - Conference Gala evenings,
     - Golf Days,
     - Building openings and much more.

“The shambling Dutchman is funny in any language, if I were a movie producer with some change to spare, I would consider making a modest investment in him.”

– London Times, 22 March 2002

 

“Novel, exciting and
heading for stardom”

– Cape Times

 

“Legendary local comedian Martin Jonas regularly has FHM hysterically hugging our guts and choking on big, rolling tears of hilarity. With his help, hopefully our jokes won’t amuse just the crickets in future...”

-- FHM 2007

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