The Speakeasy logo
Log In
Lost your password?
Lost your password?
Search
  • Spotlight
    Featured
    • 9

      IT: Chapter Two review: bigger budget, bigger run-time, bigger scares

      Shawn Moodie
      September 5, 2019
      Entertainment, Film, Spotlight
    Recent
    • SIX60 ‘When The Lights Go Out’ Premiere

      Chontalle Musson
      November 28, 2020
    • We Will Rock You: The Musical – Interview with David Mackie

      Shawn Moodie
      August 20, 2019
    • INTERVIEW: Jack Jones on ‘All You Need Is Love’

      Shawn Moodie
      July 23, 2019
    • 10

      In Review: ONCE The Musical

      Shawn Moodie
      July 2, 2019
    • In Review: The Wolves

      Shawn Moodie
      June 24, 2019
    • The 2019 Pacific Dance Festival is finally here!

      Shawn Moodie
      June 7, 2019
      1
  • Watch & Listen
    Featured
    • New music from San Holo & Broods - “Honest” released today

      Shawn Moodie
      January 31, 2020
      Alternative, Electronic, Listen, Main, Music, Watch and Listen
    Recent
    • INTERVIEW: Jack Jones on ‘All You Need Is Love’

      Shawn Moodie
      July 23, 2019
    • In Review: 2040

      The Speakeasy
      July 6, 2019
    • In Review: Top End Wedding

      The Speakeasy
      May 6, 2019
    • Listen
      • Podcasts
      • Media Studies Podcast
    • Watch
  • Entertainment
    Featured
    • In Review: Kan Touch This

      Johan Chang
      November 13, 2020
      Comedy
    Recent
    • In Review: Darkfield Radio – Double

      Liz Lauder
      August 30, 2020
    • 7 Live Comedy Venues In Auckland To Get Your Post Lockdown Laughs

      Oliver Smith
      June 18, 2020
    • IN REVIEW: Have You Ever Been With An Asian Womxn?

      Johan Chang
      March 1, 2020
    • Film
    • TV
    • Gaming
    • Geek and Web
    • Comedy
  • Music
    Featured
    • 10

      In Review: Leather Lungs: Yas Queen!

      Liz Lauder
      February 6, 2020
      Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, Theatre
    Recent
    • NEW MUSIC: Cody Simpson and Nairobi

      Chontalle Musson
      January 27, 2021
    • NEW MUSIC: Jason Derulo ft. Adam Levine

      Chontalle Musson
      January 26, 2021
    • ANNOUNCEMENT:

      Chontalle Musson
      January 25, 2021
    • Main
    • Uncharted
    • Electronic
  • Lifestyle
    Featured
    • 10

      In Review: Leather Lungs: Yas Queen!

      Liz Lauder
      February 6, 2020
      Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, Theatre
    Recent
    • SIX60 ‘When The Lights Go Out’ Premiere

      Chontalle Musson
      November 28, 2020
    • 7 Live Comedy Venues In Auckland To Get Your Post Lockdown Laughs

      Oliver Smith
      June 18, 2020
    • In Review: Pop Up Globe Farewell Summer Season – Much Ado About Nothing

      Liz Lauder
      December 24, 2019
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Night Life
    • Culture
    • Travel
  • NZ International Comedy Festival
    Featured
    • NZICF: Fred Awards Finalists Announced

      Shawn Moodie
      May 25, 2019
      Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
    Recent
    • NZICF In Review: Better Than I Was The Last Time – David Correos

      Grace Hood-Edwards
      May 26, 2019
    • NZICF In Review: Heroic – Donna Brookbanks

      Grace Hood-Edwards
      May 25, 2019
    • NZICF In Review: The Blair Witch Projector – James Mustapic

      Grace Hood-Edwards
      May 24, 2019
    • NZICF In Review: Kura Shoulda Woulda – Kura Forrester

      The Speakeasy
      May 24, 2019
    • And The Winners Are… Raw Comedy Quest 2019 Crowns 2 Winners

      Oliver Smith
      May 24, 2019
    • NZICF In Review: Traffic Jam – Darcy Murray & Wade Jackson

      The Speakeasy
      May 23, 2019
  • Menu logo
⚡ TRENDING
  • NEW MUSIC: Cody Simpson and Nairobi
  • NEW MUSIC: Jason Derulo ft. Adam Levine
  • ANNOUNCEMENT:
  • ANNOUNCEMENT: SIX60 Hastings
  • ABOUT US

Comedy

In Review: Kan Touch This

Johan Chang
November 13, 2020
Comedy

In Review: Pop Up Globe Farewell Summer Season – Much Ado About Nothing

Liz Lauder
December 24, 2019
Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Theatre

In Review: The Farewell

Liz Lauder
September 2, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, Film

We Will Rock You: The Musical – Interview with David Mackie

Shawn Moodie
August 20, 2019
Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, rock, Spotlight, Theatre

In Review: ONCE The Musical

Shawn Moodie
July 2, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, Spotlight, Theatre
Home
Entertainment
Comedy

We Will Rock You: The Musical – Interview with David Mackie

Shawn Moodie
August 20, 2019
Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, rock, Spotlight, Theatre
Following hot on the heels of the release of the internationally loved Queen biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, the smash-hit West End musical ‘We Will Rock...

In Review: I am Rachel Chu

Kirsten Marsh
August 7, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, Theatre
After a wildly successful run at Auckland Fringe this year, and awards to show for it, I am Rachel Chu has returned to the Basement Theatre to give u...
10

In Review: ONCE The Musical

Shawn Moodie
July 2, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, Spotlight, Theatre
Musicals these days tend to batter you into submission. Many rely on orchestral bombardment, saccharin smiles, and jazz hands in an attempt to win yo...

In Review: The Wolves

Shawn Moodie
June 24, 2019
Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Spotlight, Theatre
There have been very few plays (or films for that matter) that have offered an examination of young women that is as refreshing or eloquent as Sarah ...

NZICF In Review: Better Than I Was The Last Time – David Correos

Grace Hood-Edwards
May 26, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
David Correos mentioned the phrase “a wild ride” partway through his set Better Than I Was The Last Time and perhaps nothing could be more apt a desc...

NZICF: Fred Awards Finalists Announced

Shawn Moodie
May 25, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
This year’s Fred Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at Electric Kiwi Last Laughs on Sunday for The FRED, which is awarded...

NZICF In Review: Heroic – Donna Brookbanks

Grace Hood-Edwards
May 25, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
2019 Billy T nominee Donna Brookbanks’ Heroic begins by getting the audience amped with appropriately inspirational tracks, such as the Foo Fighters’...

NZICF In Review: The Blair Witch Projector – James Mustapic

Grace Hood-Edwards
May 24, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
James Mustapic at the beginning of his show at the Q Theatre Vault promises a sensible hour of stand up. No gimmicks. That is until a ghost inside hi...

NZICF In Review: Kura Shoulda Woulda – Kura Forrester

The Speakeasy
May 24, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
Review by Chelsea Pickens The first thing I noticed about Kura’s show was that it was completely full, obviously a popular pick among comedy lover...

And The Winners Are… Raw Comedy Quest 2019 Crowns 2 Winners

Oliver Smith
May 24, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
I made my way to the Rangitira at Q Theatre on Thursday night to witness the final of Raw Comedy Quest, New Zealand’s premier competition, and a laun...

NZICF In Review: Traffic Jam – Darcy Murray & Wade Jackson

The Speakeasy
May 23, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
Review by Wal Reid It was reportedly touted that William Shakespeare said the eyes are the “window to the soul.” If this is the case, then actors ...

New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Alan McElroy Is S#it @ Twitter – Alan McElroy

Oliver Smith
May 23, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
On Wednesday night, I once again found myself at The Classic Studio, to witness the latest hour of Alan McElroy, fresh from the melbourne festival, w...

New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Rapture – Tom Deacon

Oliver Smith
May 23, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
Last Night I made my way to The Classic Studio, to see Tom Deacon, in Rapture, his NZICF debut. The venue was buzzing, Deacon has been smashing line ...

NZICF In Review: Dialogue Matters – Pax Assadi

The Speakeasy
May 23, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
Review by Jesse Knight Kiwi comedian Pax Assadi’s ‘Dialogue Matters’ was best summarised in his opening conversation with fellow comedian James N...

New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Spoiler Alert – Ed Byrne

Oliver Smith
May 22, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
I sat in the Rangitira at Q on Tuesday night, eagerly awaiting Ed Byrne's latest hour of stand up comedy, Spoiler Alert, an anticipation that was sha...

NZICF In Review: God Damn Fancy Man – James Nokise

The Speakeasy
May 22, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
1
Review by Jaimee Beck James Nokise speaks the truth, the hilarious uncomfortable truth, and nothing but the truth. He speaks it in the words of...

NZICF In Review: Tom Foolery – Tom Sainsbury

The Speakeasy
May 22, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
Review by Otis Letwin I am a big fan of Tom Sainsbury’s Snapchat videos. Even before I moved to New Zealand, even before I knew who Paula Bennet...

NZICF In Review: Need(y) – Jimmy McGhie

The Speakeasy
May 22, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
Review by Grace Chua Jimmy McGhie returns to New Zealand once again from the UK to give Kiwis a comedy show on what he terms the "Quality of Life"...

NZICF In Review: MEME LORD – Alice Canton

Grace Hood-Edwards
May 18, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
A projector, a table and an unknown number of phones. The basic set dressing for Alice Canton’s MEME LORD at the Basement’s Studio. A show that i...

New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: I Was Part Of The Problem Before We Were Talking About It – Guy Montgomery

Oliver Smith
May 18, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
I sat in a packed out Rangatira at Q on Thursday night to witness I Was Part of the Problem Before We Were Talking about It, the latest hour from Guy...

NZICF In Review: Space Couch – Tim Batt & Disasteradio

Nina Reed
May 17, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
1
Tim Batt does a good thing. But, off the batt, I wasn’t convinced. You walk into a dark room with a very bright couch, a high school desk, a televisi...
Next Page »

The Speakeasy is a culture and entertainment site for the digital generation.

We're a community of creators and curators on a mission to deliver the stories you care about in an authentic, and distinctive voice.

We cover everyone and everything from the trendsetters to the fringe favourites. From arthouse flicks to box-office hits.

No matter the platform (video, audio, photo, written), you can expect us to deliver stories like no other, because at The Speakeasy we're all about - Entertainment, done differently.

⚡ Trending

  • In Bed With Kat and Luke : Cannes Day 5 & 6

    Luke and Kat
    May 24, 2016
  • Announcement: GUNS N ROSES Are Coming To Auckland In 2017

    Yasmin Brown
    May 31, 2016
    11
  • Drunk Souls – A Dark Souls Drinking Game

    Mihajlo Pavlovic
    June 30, 2016
  • In Review: Boners of the Heart

    Marika Jackson
    July 25, 2016
  • 8

    In Review: Eye in the Sky

    Johan Chang
    March 23, 2016

Latest Posts

  • NEW MUSIC: Cody Simpson and Nairobi

    Chontalle Musson
    January 27, 2021
  • NEW MUSIC: Jason Derulo ft. Adam Levine

    Chontalle Musson
    January 26, 2021
  • ANNOUNCEMENT:

    Chontalle Musson
    January 25, 2021
  • ANNOUNCEMENT: SIX60 Hastings

    Chontalle Musson
    January 24, 2021
  • NEW MUSIC: PASSENGER

    Chontalle Musson
    January 9, 2021

SEARCH THE SITE