After a successful national run in 2024, Jason and Nicholas Goliath are back with an all-new edition of The Happiness Economy Comedy Tour – live at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino, from 18 June to 6 July 2025. Tickets are now available for R200 on Webtickets.
Blending raw comedy, heartfelt insight, and an honest interrogation of joy, The Happiness Economy has evolved into a fresh, updated show driven by lived experiences and real audience interactions. While maintaining its signature tone of laughter-fuelled self-reflection, the 2025 edition incorporates brand-new stories, material, and revelations gathered from the duo’s personal lives and nationwide engagements.
In parallel, Jason and Nicholas have been exploring happiness further through The Happiness Economy Podcast—where they’ve interviewed celebrities and everyday heroes about what happiness means in South Africa today. This new stage show is the culmination of that journey, offering a comedic but candid lens into the mental, emotional, and societal pressures we all face.
“This show is interactive, personal and unlike anything we’ve done before. Think of it as comedy with heart—and sometimes, heartbreak,” says Jason Goliath.
Nicholas Goliath adds, “We’ve learnt that comedy doesn’t just heal—it reveals. We’re telling stories that make people laugh, cry, and think.”
Fans can expect a hilarious, high-energy, and introspective experience that is bold, unapologetic, and healing in unexpected ways.
Book your tickets today at Webtickets.co.za and follow @goliathandgoliath on social media for behind-the-scenes content, podcast updates, and show news.
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Catch the all-new Happiness Economy Comedy Tour with Jason and Nicholas Goliath at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino from 18 June to 6 July 2025. This powerful and hilarious show explores the real pursuit of joy through comedy, storytelling, and raw reflection. Tickets cost R200 and are available now at Webtickets.co.za.
Interview Angles for Jason & Nicholas Goliath:
1. “Has Happiness Become a Performance?
A candid discussion on how societal pressure and digital culture have forced people to appear happy rather than actually be happy. The cost of pretending, especially for entertainers.
Talking Points:
● The pressure to “look happy” on social media versus feeling happy in real life.
● How public figures, especially entertainers, feel obligated to perform happiness.
● The emotional toll of maintaining appearances when you’re not okay.
Questions:
● Do you ever feel pressured to act happy, even when you’re not?
● How do you think social media has changed how South Africans define happiness?
● Have you ever had a moment on stage where your real emotions broke through the act?
2. “When Laughter Stops: Mental Health Behind the Mic”
An honest unpacking of how comedians cope with personal struggles behind the scenes, and how they’ve redefined ‘strength’ off-stage.
Talking Points:
● Mental health challenges in the comedy industry.
● Personal experiences with anxiety, burnout, or sadness.
● The importance of therapy, rest, and real conversations.
Questions:
● People think comedians are always happy—what’s the truth behind the curtain?
● Have you ever had to perform while you were mentally or emotionally exhausted?
● What has your journey with mental health taught you about resilience?
3. “Can Men Be Vulnerable and Funny?”
Challenging traditional views on masculinity in South Africa—especially among men of colour—and how the Goliaths are flipping the narrative on male emotion.
Talking Points:
● Breaking stereotypes around masculinity and vulnerability.
● Using comedy to create safe spaces for men to open up.
● How audiences respond when comedians show their real, unfiltered selves.
Questions:
● Has showing vulnerability on stage ever felt risky or uncomfortable for you?
● Why do you think it’s hard for men—especially in SA culture—to open up emotionally?
● What does vulnerability look like for you now compared to when you started your careers?
4. “Healing Through Humour: Real Stories That Changed the Show”
Share stories from fans and past audiences that impacted the show’s content. How comedy became a channel for truth, healing, and dialogue.
Talking Points:
● True stories from audience members that touched or changed your perspective.
● How shared laughter builds unexpected bonds.
● The evolution of the show from “just jokes” to something deeper.
Questions:
● What’s the most powerful reaction or story you’ve heard from a fan after a show?
● How do you decide what personal stories to share on stage?
● Have any of these interactions inspired changes in your performance or message?
5. “What if Happiness Isn’t the Goal?”
A philosophical and practical look at whether South Africans are chasing the wrong dream. What if contentment, purpose, or peace are more valuable than the elusive idea of ‘happiness’?
Talking Points:
● Redefining success: peace, purpose, rest.
● Why ‘chasing happiness’ can feel like a never-ending loop.
● How slowing down has changed your perspective.
Questions:
● Have you ever achieved something that made you think, “Wait, this isn’t happiness”?
● What have you learnt about fulfilment that you wish you knew earlier in life?
● What do you hope audiences leave with after seeing The Happiness Economy?
