Review – The Speakeasy

NZICF In Review: Kura Shoulda Woulda – Kura Forrester

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 lovers. The second thing I noticed was a scrawled-on mock beauty ...

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 launching point for the future of New Zealand Comedy. The nig...

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 Darcy Murray and Wade Jackson are living proof that this can...

NZICF In Review: God Damn Fancy Man – James Nokise

The Speakeasy

May 22, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

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 a Samoan Minister, A ginger bro from Hamilton, and a kid ga...

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". He shares his observations from living in London, contras...

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 television, an obnoxious sound set-up, and bright neon-ish lighting....

NZICF In Review: The Mournmoor Murders – Alice May Connolly & Maria Williams

Nina Reed

May 17, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

1

These gals just f$%KING rocked! R Someone in Mournmoor has been murdered. Did someone say “death”? “Murder?” That’s right, a murder! A good place to start any good comedy show, right? You wouldn’t think so,...

NZICF In Review: Boy Mestizo – James Roque

Liz Lauder

May 16, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

James Roque is one of those comedians that really stick with you. I have fond memories of watching James do stand-up at The Classic last year, so I eagerly jumped at the chance to review the funniest comedian ...

NZICF In Review: Instant Broadway – Covert Theatre

Johan Chang

May 16, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, Music, NZ International Comedy Festival

First of all – let me say – Aotea Center’s Herald Theatre is really hard to find. If it wasn’t for the help of two excellent centre staff, it would’ve taken my date and I far longer to make it there. However, ...

NZICF In Review: The Internaton-AL – Alistair Barrie

The Speakeasy

May 16, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Laura Roberts After reading some raving reviews of Alistair Barrie’s shows from last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, we arrived at The Classic with high expectations. This was our first time in The Clas...

10

NZICF In Review: Your Wrong – Phil Nichol

Shawn Moodie

May 16, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Spotlight

Within minutes of Phil Nichol walking on-stage I knew that his show ‘Your Wrong’ would be something different. Very different as it turns out. Before going any further, I feel that it’s important to note t...

NZICF In Review: Success Without a Sex Tape – Eleanor Tiernan

The Speakeasy

May 15, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Grace Chua Softly-spoken Irish comedian Eleanor Tiernan comes to NZ for the first time with her new show Success Without a Sex Tape which she has been touring to sold-out audiences and great revie...

NZICF In Review: Best Comedy Show on Earth – Mother’s Day Special

Shawn Moodie

May 13, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Spotlight

I always get a little nervous taking my Mum to a comedy show. What if she doesn’t find it funny? What if I start cracking up at a dark or crass joke and she finds out how twisted my sense of humour is? Even wo...

In Review: Poms

The Speakeasy

May 12, 2019

Entertainment, Film

Review by Liz Lauder I went into the screening of Poms after work with a gal-pal and popcorn, ready to have some wholesome laughs (and maybe a tear), but ultimately something to recommend to my mother next ...

NZICF In Review: Late & Live at The Classic

Shawn Moodie

May 11, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Spotlight

We have an enviable crop of talented comedians in New Zealand, but like it or loathe it, it often takes a few international drawcards to really capture people’s attention. That is where the NZ International Co...

NZICF In Review: All Female, All Funny – C-Suite

The Speakeasy

May 10, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Joelle Reid It is a bleak Friday morning and I am stirring a very large coffee cup with a very small teaspoon. ‘Fuck!’ I frown at the spoon- I have childhood trauma issues for picking that teaspoo...

NZICF In Review: Sam Smith: Live In Concert – Sam Smith

The Speakeasy

May 9, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

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 tried to prep myself for yet another round of breakthrough ...

NZICF In Review: Eat Slay Love – Rhiannon McCall

The Speakeasy

May 9, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

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 preferred barometer of self-worth, social media peddlers of ...

In Review: “UP/DOWN” Cori Gonzalez-Macuer

The Speakeasy

May 9, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Spotlight

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, you can usually find Cori Gonzaler-Macuer on 7 Days or hangin...

NZICF In Review: Role Models – Bec Sandys, Brooke West & Audrey Porne

The Speakeasy

May 9, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Mike Beck What happens when you exchange the academic disseminations of Jordan Peterson for a trio of sassy sisters, who deliver their stuff confidently on the comedic stage? You get one of the be...

NZICF In Review: UP/DOWN – Cori Gonzalez-Macuer

The Speakeasy

May 8, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Michelle Hopson Cori Gonzalez-Macuer took to the stage this evening after a three-year hiatus, the intimate theatre packed out and the true fans waiting in anticipation of the long-awaited return ...

Tagged Review