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Chester Missing Returns with ‘Puppet Power’ at Montecasino

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July 3, 2025

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Joburg, brace yourselves, Chester Missing and Conrad Koch are back with a fresh puppet-fuelled satirical blast. Their brand-new comedy show, Puppet Power, lands at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino, from 10 to 13 July 2025. It marks the opening of their national tour and promises a mix of sharp political jabs, laugh-out-loud puppetry and total absurdity.

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Puppets That Punch

No puppet is safe. Chester Missing takes centre stage, but with him comes a lively ensemble. Look out for Gordon Ratsy, the celebrity-chef rat, and a surprise talking dinosaur voiced by a lucky audience member. Returning favourites include DJ Hoodie (spinning live beats), Hilton the party ostrich, Mr Dixon the forever-stressed teacher, and Gunter the ultra-anxious German mosquito.

Satire Dressed as Silliness

Conrad Koch describes the show as “99 per cent silliness with a dash of satirical truth”. They skew modern-day culture, where today’s news becomes tomorrow’s TikTok clip, and how everyone unwittingly dances on someone else’s strings, whether at work, at home or in politics.

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Why Joburg Can’t Miss This

With only four nights at Montecasino (including a Saturday matinee and an early Sunday show), expect a packed house. Tickets range from R150 to R220, and are available via Webtickets. For local audiences craving witty commentary and ridiculous fun, this is the comedy event of the winter season.

Next Stop: The Rest of South Africa

After Joburg, the tour rolls through Cape Town, the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, George, Durban, East London, culminating in Gqeberha on 3 October 2025. It’s a cross-country salute to satire delivered with flair and wool.