In Review – The Speakeasy

In Review: Quinn XCII at the Tuning Fork (27/6/18)

June 29, 2018

Electronic, Listen, Main, Music, R&B, Watch, Watch and Listen

You may not yet know Quinn XCII by name but having previously after topped the Spotify viral charts with his track “Kings of Summer”, there’s a good chance that he’s the man behind that song that you just can’t...

In Review: Cellfish

The Speakeasy

June 15, 2018

Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Theatre

Review by Emily Joshua and Theo Lee There are a lot of ways that a play centered around a Shakespeare-in-prison narrative could have gone. Cellfish eschews the obvious tropes and instead swings for the fence...

In Review: A Gambler’s Guide to Dying

The Speakeasy

June 14, 2018

Culture, Lifestyle, Theatre

Review by Marie-Claire Taylor There are no certainties in this life. Except that you die. This (bleak) premise is key in the one-man show, A Gambler's Guide to Dying. Though incredibly dark, the story has...

NZ International Comedy Festival Announces 2018 Fred Award Finalists

Oliver Smith

May 19, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Today the New Zealand International Comedy Festival announced the finalists for the highly coveted Fred Award 2018. The award is named after Fred Dagg, the quintessentially Kiwi character created by comedy ...

And The Winner Is…. Raw Comedy Quest 2018 Crowns Winner

Oliver Smith

May 18, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Last night, Thursday 18th of 2018, a new winner of the Raw Comedy Quest was crowned, to a packed house and a standing ovation. The humidity level was 71% but there was more than enough aircon for everyone insid...

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NZ Comedy International Festival In Review: Fully Grown Children – Maia Smith and Ruby Esther

Oliver Smith

May 18, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

It was a wet Thursday evening, there was a distinct chill in the air, the temperature sitting at 12C (although it certainly felt like 11C). The humidity had come down since yesterday, sitting at 76%, certain to...

9.2

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: My Mates Dave – Brendon Green

Oliver Smith

May 17, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

It was late on a Wednesday night as we made our way back into the Vault to see Brendon Green's "My Mates Dave.", the humidity still sitting high, a threat of scattered showers hidden within the clouds as they p...

8.7

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Fameless – James Malcolm

Oliver Smith

May 17, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

It was a mild Wednesday night, as I made my way to the Vault at Q Theatre to see another Billy T nominee in the final week of the comedy fest, on this occasion James Malcolm, with his latest show Fameless, whic...

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Brynley Stent & Rhiannon McCall – Why Does This Feel So Good?”

The Speakeasy

May 17, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Wal Reid. Have to say this show made my night, ending it on a pleasurable high. Not that the night was a dud. No, far from it, however Brynley & Rhiannon show “Why Does This Feel So Good” sen...

STRAIGHT OUTTA JAKARTA: Rich Brian at The Powerstation, 16/5/2018

Natalie Crane

May 17, 2018

Main, Music

Close your eyes and listen to a Rich Brian track. Open them and it’s a surprise to see a young Asian guy rapping in a neat polo shirt and bumbag. With rare Asian representation in rap, it’s a case of ‘he looks ...

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NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: You Do You Babes – Donna Brookbanks

Oliver Smith

May 16, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Well folks, here we are, in the final week of the NZ International Comedy Festival, a week which for some is a highlight. Traditionally the 3rd and final week of the comedy fest, contains the shows that have be...

Laura Daniel X Joseph Moore: NZ’s Next 100% Serious Pop Duo

The Speakeasy

May 16, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, Music, NZ International Comedy Festival

Words by Laura Roberts and Jesse Knight Through the beautiful symbolism of personified octopi and squished pink buns Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore taught us about the importance of discussing issues from two...

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Heath Franklin’s Chopper – Bogan Jesus

The Speakeasy

May 13, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Words Kimberly Jones As part of the NZ International Comedy Festival, Heath Franklin aka "Chopper" finished his two week long Bogan Jesus tour at Sky City Theatre Saturday night. The stage was set simply wit...

9.2

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Humble – Frickin Dangerous Bro

Oliver Smith

May 11, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

This week has been full of rain less nights, something I appreciated walking down to Q Theatre to see Humble the latest show for sketch trio Frickin Dangerous Bro. There was a light breeze coming from the North...

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NZ International Comedy Festival in Review: Chris Parker – Camp Binch

Shawn Moodie

May 11, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Spotlight

Over the last couple of years I've been watching the emergence of theatre-based comedians at the NZ International Comedy Festival with great interest. Performers that come to the festival from the theatre wo...

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Covert Theatre presents – A Bard’s Tale

The Speakeasy

May 11, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Wal Reid Gone are the days, when picking up the order from the local fish & chip shop precariously, trying not to hear the final score of the Warriors game, use to be a mission. Tonight’s sh...

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Ian Smith – Snowflake

The Speakeasy

May 11, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Words Glenn Blomfield What can be more common than the name “Ian Smith”? ‘John Smith’ maybe? However, let me tell you now, there is certainly nothing common about the comedy of English comic Ian Smith. His s...

8.6

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: An Inconvenient Poof – Eli Matthewson

Oliver Smith

May 10, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

It was a mild night of Wednesday as I awaited Eli Matthewson's latest outing An Inconvenient Poof. There was little chance of rain, the temperature sat at a mild 16ºC , great conditions to sit outside and enjoy...

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NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Unfinished Business – Nic Sampson

Oliver Smith

May 10, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

It was a clear Wednesday day evening, a day usually labelled hump day, made brighter by the comedy festival, and the light pollution associated with living in a heavily populated urban area, which I suppose is ...

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Lana Walters – Faking It

The Speakeasy

May 10, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Words by Chelsea Pickens To be honest I find comedians a bit hard to watch. It’s not that I don’t enjoy comedy, I really do, and in the comfort of my own home and the detached context of television, I’ll sit...

Comedy Festival In Review: Harry Thompson-Cook & Jack Ansett – Straight Outta 98

The Speakeasy

May 10, 2018

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Review by Grace Chua Grace went down to the Cellar at Q Theatre to check out Kiwi newcomers Harry Thompson-Cook & Jack Ansett. Here's what she thought of their show Straight Outta '98. HARRY THOMPSON...

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