 STEVE WRIGLEY IN OF MATES AND MISCHIEF at San Francisco Bathhouse, 171 Cuba St reviewed by Jackson Coe 14 May 2009 |
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A great act to treasure ... what Steve Wrigley’s set at the San Francisco Bathhouse has demonstrated to me is that there is a subtle difference between a good act and a great act. After a smooth entrance taking the mickey out of a commercial hip-hop track, Wrigley launches into a series of tales stemming mostly from his misadventures with close friends. It’s clear from his energy and liveliness ... [more] |
 JASON COOK: JOY at The Classic reviewed by Joanna Hunkin (New Zealand Herald) 14 May 2009 |
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Cook dishes up joyful evening Jason Cook's new comedy show comes with a disclaimer. It advises, in no uncertain terms, that those of a cynical disposition should avoid his show. [more] |
 MAEVE HIGGINS: KITTEN BRIDES at The Basement, Lower Greys Ave reviewed by Joanna Hunkin (New Zealand Herald) 14 May 2009 |
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Awkward moment when you’ve been truly outfoxed If you were to choose just two words to describe Irish comedienne Maeve Higgins, you could find none better than these: deliciously awkward. [more] |
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NZ International Comedy Festival WIL ANDERSON: WILOSOPHY at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge reviewed by Scott Kara (New Zealand Herald) 14 May 2009 |
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Muscular Aussie thoughtful, silly and beautifully brash Apart from his lily-white feet and jandals, the first thing you notice about Wil Anderson as he wanders on stage are the bulging tendons in his neck. [more] |
 MARK WATSON: ALL THE THOUGHTS I’VE HAD SINCE I WAS BORN at SKYCITY Theatre reviewed by Scott Kara (New Zealand Herald) 14 May 2009 |
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Nothing to laugh about – but jokes must go on Mark Watson's wife is gravely ill. She has been for the last three days back in Britain while he's on tour in New Zealand making people laugh. He tells us this sad news at the end of his show so it doesn't sound like an excuse, just in case "I'm shit". [more] |
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MARK WATSON: ALL THE THOUGHTS I’VE HAD SINCE I WAS BORN at SKYCITY Theatre reviewed by Nik Smythe 13 May 2009 |
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Frantic and tangled self-effacing digressions infectious and … Auckland parking in a festival is quite simply a bit of a nightmare ... It’s fair to say that the effort it takes to get to any of these gigs is directly proportionate to how funny it had bloody better be once you’re in. [more] |
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MAEVE HIGGINS: KITTEN BRIDES at The Basement, Lower Greys Ave reviewed by Nik Smythe 13 May 2009 |
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Insidiously acerbic behind ‘bashful innocence’ Higgins has really put some effort into her solo comedy hour. Her use of ingenious props and visual aids are not merely a crutch to compensate for any lack of material; rather it augments her insatiably mercurial wit just nicely. [more] |
 JARROD BAKER & TJ MCDONALD: MONKEY VS ROBOT at Happy (Cnr Tory & Vivian) reviewed by Hannah Smith 13 May 2009 |
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Fresh but cold and lacking energy Monkey vs Robot is billed as ‘two young comedians going head to head in the Thunder-dome of Mirth’. Do not be fooled. There are no monkeys or robots in sight, and certainly no conflict, in fact the two comedians are never even on the stage at the same time. [more] |
 WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING SOME ISSUES at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge reviewed by Sian Robertson 13 May 2009 |
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Wickedly funny scenarios What great chemistry – it’s a pleasure to watch these five New Zealand comedians spark off each other and support each other superbly. They are lusty, inventive and satirical. Part of the appeal is how much fun they’re obviously having themselves. [more] |
 DYLAN MORAN: WHAT IT IS at Opera House reviewed by Simon Sweetman (The Dominion Post) 13 May 2009 |
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Moran opens his own black books Dylan Moran has such a following now that he can get away with almost anything. It is as if his audience is split between 50% who have been told to go and see Dylan Moran by the other 50% waiting for a version of Bernard Black from Black Books. [more] |
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