Netphlix

Internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning comedian, Sophie Joans, has a newshow. This tiny, independent fringe artist takes on the media conglomerate to explorethe question: What makes a good story?Can you beat Squid Game? Is orange the new black? Should we call Saul? What werethe failings of Sex Education? Is it the End of the F**cking World? Is Eve ever gonna getKilled? How many Russian Dolls are there? And WILL A GOOD SHOW WITH GREATPOTENTIAL EVER GET RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON?Who knows.But you might find some answers in Nephlix - a visceral hour of live performance that willleap out of your screen and into your lap.NETPHLIX saw it’s debut at the National Arts Festival in 2025 to enormous applause anda Standard Bank Ovation Award.Acclaim for NETPHLIX“Sophie Joans leaves the room breathless in her biting blend of comedy and critique…in the wonderfully unhinged madness of Netphlix” - Cue“I loved the performance and the use of pop culture was amazing and the show wasamazing, interactive, fun. Loved it!” - Audience member“Add this to my watch list. Loved this! Hilarious, fun, engaging and generally a joyfulexperience. Thank you for being so vulnerable and still fun while passionately continuingto pour into theatre.” - Audience member“Inspiring for theatre makers, writers, actors and story lovers. A love letter to AI-Prooftheatre. Thank you!” - Audience member“Wow! No words! I absolutely love your passion, your drive and your cause. You havethis ability to put a smile on people’s faces that is truly incredible. You are so talented.Thank you for an unforgettable experience.” - Audience member“It was a comedic masterpiece, want a sequel. Amazing, absolute cinema.” - Audience member“Inspirational! I cried! Going home to go & finish writing my play immediately.”“Girl! Your show was so damn (and I mean damn) amazing! So glad I could also takepart in it too! Love you lots! P.S you’re really good at what you do & your hugs areawesome too!”“Loved your show! You’re so funny and I love, love, loved being a zombie.”“Interesting concepts, wonderful execution! You are the spark in everyone’s dark. Neverstop doing this.”“You made me cry because of your passion and love for theatre! Love!”
Acclaim for Sophie Joans“This young woman is a giant in the making” - Robyn Sassen on ÎLE“Sophie’s fearlessness reminds me that some of my anxiety is actually doing me afavour” - Kate Pinchuck, Comedian, on AIO“Horrifying. As usual” - Ntobeko Ximba, Comedian, on AIO“A fresh, shape-shifting tour de force.” - Bruce Little on ÎLE