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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: The Big Show

The Speakeasy
May 9, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival
Stephanie Jane Reader (with Johan Chang) A few days ago I received without question the best text of my life. “Wanna come to a Comedy Show with me and write a review of it?” T...

NZICF In Review: The Comedy All-Star Showcase

Shawn Moodie
May 6, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Spotlight
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 named The Classic Comedy Fest Preview. It was a shit show,...

The Classic Comedy Fest Preview: Surviving two hours in a room full of annoyingly drunk hecklers

Shawn Moodie
May 4, 2019
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What do you get when you put a veritable smörgåsbord of top-tier international comics (more-often than not British) in New Zealand's most famous comedy club on 10pm on Friday night? Usually magic. Last night.....

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