PUNCHLINE Stand Up Comedy Lab

PUNCHLINE Stand Up Comedy Lab is a new live comedy experience dedicated to discovering, supporting and showcasing emerging stand-up comedians in Mauritius. More than just an open mic, Punchline is a comedy lab designed for aspiring comedians already experimenting with stand-up and developing their own material. It is a space to sharpen ideas, strengthen performance skills and prepare material for the stage in front of a live audience.  

Whether you’ve already tested a few jokes at an open mic or you’ve been developing material on your own, Punchline offers the opportunity to refine your comedic voice coached by established Mauritian comedians. Stand-up sets may be performed in English, French or Kreol. 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE 

Aspiring comedians are invited to fill in the application form and to submit a short video (maximum 3 minutes) performing an original mini stand-up set.  Applications must be submitted through the official participation form : https://forms.gle/8qKkgFknVusLt2qP8  

A maximum of 10 participants will be selected for each edition of Punchline. 

Selected participants will then join the Stand Up Comedy Lab on 2nd, 3rd and 4th September 2026, where they will work with Lydia None and D-Jok to develop a polished 5-minute set for the live showcase on 5th September 2026. 

GUIDELINES 

• Sets may be performed in English, French or Kreol 

• There is no imposed theme 

• Content must remain respectful and suitable for a general audience  

• Vulgarity, hate speech, discrimination, harassment, or content promoting violence based on gender, sexual orientation, religion or political affiliation will not be accepted 

Caudan Arts Centre reserves the right not to select submissions that do not align with the values of the institution or the spirit of the event. Applications not submitted through the official platform will automatically be rejected.  

D-JOK  

Gregory Thiboudois, better known as D-Jok, is a Mauritian comedian, stand-up artist, actor and content creator of Chagossian origin. Active on social media since 2013, he officially launched his stand-up career in 2014, developing a distinctive style that blends absurd humour, improvisation, everyday satire and characters inspired by Mauritian culture. Over the years, D-Jok has become a familiar face on the local comedy scene, performing with collectives such as Kreol Komedi Klub, L’Apéro Comédie Club and BRJ Baz Artist. Renowned for his energetic stage presence and quick wit, he has established himself as one of the country’s most recognisable stand-up comedians. Alongside comedy, D-Jok began his acting career in 2021 with the film Sime Zetoil. Since then, he has appeared in several successful theatre productions, including Sugar Daddy, Zan ek Zan, Tizan Gato Kanet and Sister Act: The Musical, in which he played the role of Sweaty Eddie. As coach for PUNCHLINE Stand Up Comedy Lab, D-Jok brings his experience as a performer and his passion for helping emerging comedians develop their own voice on stage. 

LYDIA NONE  

Lydia None is a Mauritian content creator and performer whose work spans comedy, music, singing and theatre. Best known for her humorous online content and engaging personality, she has recently expanded into the world of stand-up comedy. With her natural charisma, quick wit and ease with audiences, Lydia brings a dynamic energy to every performance. As the host of PUNCHLINE Stand Up Comedy Lab, she will guide audiences through the evening and introduce the next generation of Mauritian stand-up comedians with her signature humour and warmth.