Pretoria, your prescription has arrived. Dr Riaad Moosa, the award-winning comedian, actor, writer and fully qualified medical doctor, is heading to Centurion with The Best Medicine Show on Saturday 10 October. Consider it a house call for your funny bone, minus the waiting room and the white coat nerves.
What Is The Best Medicine Show?
This is a feel-good comedy showcase currently working its way around South Africa on a national tour. Dr Moosa hosts the evening himself and promises precisely what the name suggests: a hearty dose of laughter for anyone who needs it.
Expect a stage shared between household names and brand new talent. The organisers describe the mix as equal parts nostalgia and discovery, so you can look forward to comedians you already adore as well as a few you will be quoting to your friends by Monday.
A lineup of old favourites and fresh faces
Showcase nights have a built-in advantage: variety. If one act's style does not tickle you, another will arrive before you can check your phone. It is also a smart way to spot the next big name in local comedy while they are still playing intimate rooms.
Why Pretoria Should Head to Centurion
Centurion sits conveniently between the capital and Joburg, which makes At The River Venue an easy pick for anyone in Pretoria and the surrounding suburbs. No need for a marathon drive home after a night of belly laughs. You can arrive relaxed, laugh loudly and be back on your own couch without feeling like you crossed a province.
Event Details at a Glance
- Show: The Best Medicine Show, hosted by Dr Riaad Moosa
- Date: Saturday 10 October
- Venue: At The River Venue, Centurion
- Age rating: 16L (mild language), not suitable for under 16s
- Tickets: Exclusively at blubloodtickets.com
- Organiser: Blu Blood
Meet Dr Riaad Moosa
Moosa swapped the hospital ward for the comedy stage and never looked back, though his medical training clearly left him with a fine eye for human behaviour. He is celebrated for sharp wit, relatable storytelling and a wonderfully off-the-cuff delivery. Whether you have been watching him for years or you are about to see him for the first time, expect observational humour about everyday life, plenty of heart and the kind of stories that make you elbow your neighbour.
Is the Show Suitable for Children?
No. The Best Medicine Show carries a 16L rating because of mild language, so it is not suitable for anyone under 16. Book the babysitter, put on something nice and enjoy a properly grown-up evening.
How to Get Your Tickets
Tickets are sold exclusively through blubloodtickets.com. Stick to the official site so you know your seats are the real thing. A headline act like Moosa tends to draw a crowd, so booking early beats gambling on a last-minute gap.
Planning Your Night Out
Turn it into an evening
Gather your partner, your friends or your work crew and make a night of it. Comedy is best enjoyed in a group, and it gives everyone something to replay on the way home.
Prefer Sandton?
The tour also stops at Qurtuba Conference Centre in Sandton on Sunday 11 October. If your weekend plans lean towards the north of Joburg, that date might suit you better.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Riaad Moosa performing in Centurion?
The Best Medicine Show takes place at At The River Venue in Centurion on Saturday 10 October.
Where do I buy tickets?
Tickets are available exclusively at blubloodtickets.com.
Can I bring my kids?
The show is rated 16L and is not suitable for under 16s.
Take Your Dose
Life in Gauteng can be a lot, so a night of proper laughter is good medicine. Book your tickets at blubloodtickets.com, gather your favourite people and let Dr Moosa do the rest.