New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Improv Bandits
On Thursday Night I found myself in Herald Theatre, to see the
Improv Bandits, one of New Zealand’s premier Improv groups since 1997. As a
lover of I...
New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Absolute Monster – Alice Snedden
I found myself in a buzzing
Basement Theatre, to see Alice Snedden’s Absolute Monster. I was a little
sweaty, partially due to the humidity, and part...
NZICF In Review: Fuq Boiz Forever
Review by Jaimee Beck
As we take our seats at the less-dodgy-than-I-remember Basement’s studio, I become aware of two things; the somewhat too co...
NZICF In Review: The Big Show
Stephanie Jane Reader (with Johan Chang)
A few days ago I received without question the best text of my life.
“Wanna c...
New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Elevation – Uther Dean
I greeted Elevation with great anticipation, having seen Uther Dean on the circuit I was already a fan of his work, but had never seen a whole hour. ...
NZICF In Review: Sam Smith: Live In Concert – Sam Smith
Review by Grace Chua
Back in the dank cellar basement where I first reviewed two twenty-year-old amateur comedians swooning over wine last year, I...
NZICF In Review: Eat Slay Love – Rhiannon McCall
Review by Sarah Kidd
Happiness, we all want it. But how do we truly achieve it? In an age where the number of Instagram followers seems to be the ...
In Review: “UP/DOWN” Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Review by Sarah Kidd
When he isn’t playing the part of a mis-behaved vampire alongside Taika Waititi or delivering thought provoking TEDX talks, y...
NZICF In Review: Role Models – Bec Sandys, Brooke West & Audrey Porne
Review by Mike Beck
What happens when you exchange the academic disseminations of Jordan Peterson for a trio of sassy sisters, who deliver their s...
NZICF In Review: Two Hearts – The Winery Tour
An eager crowd are hustled into the Q Theatre Loft, gawking at the lovely set as they take their seats. Oak barrels adorned with glasses and bottles ...
New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Iconique – Chris Parker
I returned to my duties as comedy reviewer/weatherman on Tuesday, to see 2018 Fred winner Chris Parker at The Vault at Q Theatre. It was opening nigh...
NZICF In Review: UP/DOWN – Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Review by Michelle Hobson
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer took to the stage this evening after a three-year hiatus, the intimate theatre packed out and the t...
NZICF In Review: Peachy – Lauren Pattison
Review by Grace Chua
Best newcomer nominee for the 2017 Edinburgh festival (for her show Lady Muck), Lauren Pattinson has made her way for the sec...
Irks And Quirks With Oliver Smith: Advertising Really Gets My Goat
Look before I start, let me
just say, I understand that advertising is just a part of our lives now. Before
smart phones the ads meant it was time to...
IN REVIEW: Carb on Carb and Friends @ Whammy Bar
Review and Photography by Chontalle Musson
Blush Juliet off an evening of kiwi music, with soft and humble words to the crowd. As they seem excite...
In Review: Top End Wedding
Review by Chelsea Pickens
I’m not generally one for a romantic comedy. While some might find comfort and nostalgia in the tried and true formula, ...
NZICF In Review: The Comedy All-Star Showcase
What a difference a day makes.
On Friday my partner and I were lucky enough to head down to The Classic to check out their festival preview, aptly...
NZICF In Review: Coral – Emma Newborn
Words Glenn Blomfield
Once again its time for The NZ International Comedy Festival. Opening night was a busy affair, with hordes of people catchin...
NZICF In Review: Full Head of steam – Guy Williams
Words by Michelle Hobson
After a short hiatus (holiday in New York) Kiwi comedian Guy Williams made his self-proclaimed “come back” last night, wi...
NZICF In Review: Five Star Comedy Preview
Words by Otis Letwin
“Fancy reviewing a comedy night?” my colleague asked me the other day. Shit yeah, of course I do. To date, my CV as a critic ...
NZICF In Review: Around the World in 80 Dates – Chris Henry
A late Saturday night at the Classic studio has our audience
gathered to see Scottish comedian Chris
Henry. The premise of his show Around
the World ...