JUST in time to celebrate the beginning of the World Cup, comedian Marc Lottering is in town presenting his new show, Marc Lottering – Not in 3D.

Lottering gets to East London a day before the kickoff of the international football tournament. He will perform at the Guild Theatre on 10 and 12 June. The World Cup starts on 11 June, and ends a month later on 11 July.

In his new show, Lottering's alter egos – Auntie Merle Abrahams and Smiley the Taxi Dude – put in an appearance. Among other things, he will share his views on how to stop people from using their cellphones at the movies and how to make love to foreigners during the World Cup.

This Capetonian, whose work is influenced by his colourful upbringing, is considered by many to be one of the hottest and funniest comics in the country. His stand-up shows have included After the Beep, Say Cheese, The Fourth Wiseman and the popular Hallelujah.

From his first appearance on the comedy scene in 1997 with a one-man show, Lottering has gone on to draw the laughs around the country and internationally, having performed in England, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Television appearances include Marc Lottering and Friends and Will the Real Marc Lottering Please Stand Up.

The show on Thursday, 10 June starts at 7pm; on Saturday there are two shows, at 2.30pm and 7pm. Tickets are R80 each and are available at the theatre ticket box.

For more information, contact the Guild Theatre on 043 743 0704. The theatre is on the corner of Oxford and Dawson streets, in Selborne, East London.