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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Pete Goffe-Wood on food, comedy, and not burning your sausage at Redfest
If you think kitchens are stressful, try making a theatre full of people laugh. Pete Goffe-Wood and Chris Forrest did exactly that at the Redfest festival in Morningside. For celebrity chef Goffe-Wood, the leap from knives to punchlines has been as satisfying as a perfectly cooked meal, and just as nerve-wracking. Read more: RedFest 2025 lights up Sandton Known for his sharp tongue and culinary prowess, Goffe-Wood says comedy was always brewing in the background. 'I was always the funny guy in my group of friends.' He added that he is a lifelong fan of The Goons and Monty Python, and he even dipped his toe into stand-up back when he was an apprentice chef. Goffe-Wood pointed out that his partnership with stand-up veteran Forrest sparked during filming for Celebrity MasterChef. Their dry humour clicked instantly, and a throwaway idea for a cooking-comedy show soon became Don't Burn Your Sausage. 'Chris booked us a slot at the National Arts Festival before we even wrote it,' Goffe-Wood continued. 'So, we had no choice but to get it done.' He said the show has evolved into a deliciously naughty blend of food, sex, and improv. 'A large part of it depends on the audience's vibe. Chris is brilliant at improvisation. I just react to his chaos.' When asked about the thrill, Goffe-Wood admits it's a rush like no other. 'In the kitchen, you wait till the meal's done to know if people liked it. On stage, the laughter is immediate.' After a decade on the road with Don't Burn Your Sausage, Goffe-Wood says the show is still sizzling, and they are already cooking up a new one. 'We do a lot of corporate gigs, so our story keeps evolving. And yes, humour is what gets you through those pressure-cooker moments in any kitchen.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol's Redfest postponed for sixth consecutive year
Organisers of a free community-run music festival have announced the event is being postponed for another Redfest, in St George, has been on hiatus since 2019- initially due to the Covid pandemic - but it was set to return this year. However, organisers have now confirmed the event will not take place again until the summer of Webb, from the organising committee, said "a slow start" and "struggles with recruitment" meant the team was "not in the right place to deliver the event safely". But residents will still be able to attend a day of celebration on the 26 July this year, with more details soon to be on Facebook, organisers said it would involve a "small series of events including a sound system event, dance workshops and performances, comedy and spoken word, and music" at venues on and around Church added: "Throughout the coming months, we'll be hosting smaller Redfest events in local venues."The free event is partly funded with a grant from Bristol City Council, and a mix of donations, income from the event and brand Webb added: "We didn't have sponsors in place this year, we tried but nothing transpired."He also said they would be looking to see how the festival could be brought back in the future, and said that could involve bringing in new directors.
