Carl Weber is a seasoned South African comedian, actor and MC known for his energetic stage presence, sharp observational humour, impersonations and distinctly South African storytelling.
Originally from Bloemfontein, the self-described “farm boy” relocated to Cape Town and began establishing himself on the city’s comedy circuit in 2010. His comedy draws heavily on his Free State upbringing, cultural differences, everyday South African life and his hilarious interpretations of television, movies and popular culture.
Carl’s breakthrough came in 2011, when he won Phat Joe’s Cape Town’s Next Comic, sponsored by Heart FM. That same year he won the Graça Comedy Showdown, earning himself a place at the Nando’s Comedy Festival, where he shared the stage with international comedians including Greg Behrendt and Pablo Francisco.
His career continued to grow with appearances at major festivals and comedy productions. He has performed at Rocking the Daisies, appeared as part of Stuart Taylor’s Intimate Comedy Sessions, opened for Loyiso Gola’s Life & Times, joined Kurt Schoonraad’s Jou Ma Se Comedy Club collective at the National Arts Festival and performed alongside Riaad Moosa at the CTICC. He was also selected for the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, later returning to the festival in 2022.
Carl made his television comedy debut on Comedy Central Africa in 2012 and subsequently expanded his career into acting. His screen credits include Arendsvlei, while he also took on the role of Enver Adams in the Showmax Original series Skemerdans.
His debut one-man show, The Bloem Boykie Diaries, directed by acclaimed comedian Stuart Taylor, was presented at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. More recently, Carl returned to deeply personal stand-up storytelling with The Raw Truth, a show drawing on the challenges, losses and life changes he experienced during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carl is equally accomplished as a corporate MC and event host. His quick wit, ability to interact naturally with audiences and extensive live-performance experience allow him to move comfortably between structured event hosting and stand-up comedy. His corporate MC experience includes events for organisations such as Absa and Oceana Group.
Engaging, spontaneous and proudly South African, Carl Weber is an excellent choice for corporate functions, conferences, awards evenings, gala dinners, launches, festivals and private events.
Career Highlights
- Winner – Phat Joe’s Cape Town’s Next Comic, 2011
- Winner – Graça Comedy Showdown, 2011
- Performer at the Nando’s Comedy Festival
- Television comedy debut on Comedy Central Africa
- Performer at the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival
- Opened for Loyiso Gola’s Life & Times
- Performed alongside Riaad Moosa
- Member of Kurt Schoonraad’s Jou Ma Se Comedy Club collective
- Creator of one-man show The Bloem Boykie Diaries
- Creator and performer of The Raw Truth
- Acting credits include Arendsvlei and Showmax’s Skemerdans
- Experienced corporate comedian and MC
