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Old Mout Cider Comedy Gala - Second Announcement
Monday, 31 March 2014, 4:08 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Here it is folks – the next round of comedians confirmed to perform at this year’s Old Mout Cider Comedy Gala , Thursday 24th April at The Civic. More >>
New Zealand Comedy Trust presents Last Laughs
Monday, 31 March 2014, 2:07 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Last Laughs is your last chance to see the 2014 Billy T Award nominees together on the big stage before one of the five is crowned live at the event – and bestowed the hallowed “yellow towel”, symbolic of one of New Zealand’s most beloved ... More >>
Late Laughs
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 4:44 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Late Laughs is your weekend late-night fix of Festival shenanigans during the 2014 NZ International Comedy Festival in cahoots with Old Mout Cider . The rulebook is thrown out the window and, as clichéd as it may sound, anything goes! More >>
The 2degrees Comedy Convoy
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 4:43 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
2degrees and the NZ Comedy Trust present THE 2DEGREES COMEDY CONVOY! 10 centres across NZ from 13 - 25 May WE GOT A GREAT BIG CONVOY! AIN’T IT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT? More >>
Squidboy
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 4:42 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Gaulier-trained clown Trygve Wakenshaw delights in this award-winning, critically acclaimed physical comedy about an imaginary friend who makes imaginary friends who make imaginary enemies who makes imaginary armies out of imaginary Scotsmen. What ... More >>
Best of the Billys
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 4:32 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
The hallowed “yellow towel” – bestowed each year upon one emerging New Zealand performer that, after a period of judging from their peers, is seen as the next big comedic talent to emerge from these shores. Named after comedy legend Billy T James, ... More >>
Next Big Things - Hosted by Ben Hurley
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 3:55 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
You know that feeling when you go into a record store and discover something relatively new, incredible and not many people know about that band or musician yet? Sorry, we’re in the digital age… let’s try that again. More >>
Christchurch Raw Comedy Finals
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 3:52 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
For the first time in 20 years Raw Comedy Quest Regional Finals were held in Christchurch and as a result two comedians are heading to Auckland for the Raw Comedy Quest National Final. More >>
5 Star Comedy Preview 2014: 9 International Guest Comedians
Monday, 17 March 2014, 1:41 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
A swag of fresh faces join a few favourites from last year for one of the most eagerly awaited shows in the annual NZ International Comedy Festival featuring nine international comedians, providing a taste of things to come, in a 2 hour+ showcase. More >>
Stephen K Amos - What Does the K Stand For?
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 4:47 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Fresh from Stephen K Amos ' new sitcom radio show for BBC4 (UK), What does the K stand for? revolves around his hilarious childhood stories. Expect big laugh out loud moments with plenty of heart, irreverence and quirk in Auckland (25 & 26, 29 ... More >>
Let Your Laugh Out New Zealand!
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 4:07 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Grab your mates and be part of over three weeks of massive laughs. The 2014 NZ International Comedy Festival in cahoots with Old Mout Cider will be kicking off the laugh marathon on Thursday 24 April with the Old Mout Cider Comedy Gala at The Civic in Auckland, ... More >>
Second Opera House Show for The Boy With Tape on His Face
Monday, 6 May 2013, 2:26 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Due to public demand and excellent ticket sales, promoter comedy.co.nz announces there will be a second session of The Boy With Tape on His Face – More Tape at Wellington Opera House on Friday May 10 at 9pm. Tickets will be on sale at Ticketek ... More >>
Big Laughs During Opening Weekend
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 5:05 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Comedy revellers came out in their thousands as the weekend marked the opening of the 21st NZ International Comedy Festival ! More >>
Comedian Withdraws from Show for Fear of Negative Publicity
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 12:06 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
A kiwi comedian has withdrawn from the Comedy Festival’s ‘Bad Taste Hour’ amid fears that association with the show’s off-colour theme could harm his chances of securing roles in television and the media. More >>
Comedy Show: Gloriously Average
Monday, 22 April 2013, 2:34 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Gloriously Average ‘A comedy festival show about two office drones turned stand-up comedians’ Click for big version. Are you a bit disappointed you’re not Jennifer Anniston or that guy with the hair and the nice smile from Fight Club? Did you think ... More >>
POWER TO THE PEOPLE! The TV3 People’s Choice Award
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 5:32 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
We think New Zealand consistently rocks it on a global scale when it comes to providing the finest and funniest comedians, so each and every year we celebrate these outstanding individuals with the Billy T Award and The FRED Award – but now, together with ... More >>
British Musical Comedian Brings Two Shows to Auckland
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 2:32 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
British musical comedian Rainer Hersch brings two hit shows to Auckland in May as part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Former Touring Manager of the London Festival Orchestra, Rainer Hersch gave up his high pressure job in 1992 ... More >>
Last Laughs - Last Chance Saloon!
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 3:59 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Some say it’s bigger than the Oscars AND the Grammys. For NZ comedy, those people are correct! Ladies and gentlemen – it’s the Best of the Fest - Last Laughs , taking place on Sunday 19th May at SKYCITY Theatre in Auckland from 7pm . More >>
New Zealand Comedy Trust Presents Late Laughs
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 3:35 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
Every Friday & Saturday night the NZ International Comedy Festival plays host to a late night session of unpredictable, comical debauchery. We call it Late Laughs . Everyone calls it “a helluva lot of fun”. This year you’ll find this late-night ... More >>
Classy Comics Graduate to the Stage
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 2:42 pm | NZ International Comedy Festival
After two months of intensive training under the Class Comedians Programme, the next generation of seriously savvy young comedians are unleashed on the public with the Class Comedians Showcase in Auckland and Wellington on Saturday 18th May. More >>
