The announcement was made on Thursday after NBS Television signed a partnership of cooperation with Sheer Solutions with an aim of supporting the standup comedy in Uganda.

Patrick Idringi Salvador has for a while now grown into a household brand in the comedy industry across the continent.

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He revealed that the new partnership was another exciting opportunity that has fruited his 2-year idea from a dream to a reality.

“This is a dream come true. I have had this idea in mind for 2 years and I am happy to see this come into fruition. I did not push enough at the time to get a media partner but I am happy to partner with one of, if not the biggest, brands in Uganda, NBS TV,” he said.

What is ‘The Comic Show’

It’s a fresh reality TV show that will identify new talents in various disciplines of comedy.

Auditions will be held and the show will evolve into a fully-fledged comedy TV show.

Eligible comedians will have the opportunity to battle for a car and a cash price and registration to for the auditions will be through SMS.

Candidates will receive a confirmation message with a 6-digit code that will act as their audition number which they will present on the day of the auditions.

The auditions will take place at the Kwese TV auditorium in Naguru from 18 – 19 April.