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Comedians James Nokise and Tofiga Fepulea i, both have solo shows during the opening week of the Comedy Festival.
COMEDY FESTIVAL The New Zealand International Comedy Festival opens in Wellington this week and runs until May 23. For show information, times, prices and tickets see comedy.festival.co.nz
Raw Meat Monday
Fringe Bar, May 3,10,17; 8pm The Capital’s longest-running open mic comedy night. Comedy gold and comedy coal, each night is a guaranteed gamble. If you’re trying comedy for the first time, Raw Meat is the best place to start.
Ray Against the Machine
BATS The Dome, May 4-8; 7pm
Mina Kerr-Lazenby05:00, May 01 2021
Oaia Road Studios
The Broadway blockbuster Jersey Boys is coming to NZ in 2021. Join the waitlist today and don t miss the opportunity to see this spectacular production live in Auckland and Wellington.
Auckland may be heading into the chillier months, but rest assured the descent in temperatures isn’t synonymous with the city’s cultural scene cooling off. May is packed to the rafters with multiple opportunities to throw on a jacket, get out of the house and indulge in a show, exhibition, comedy gig, ballet or music concert. There’s also plenty of comic relief for anyone who requires it, thanks to the return of the annual International New Zealand Comedy Festival.
VICKI ANDERSON offers a few highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. Have you made time to see the Ralph Hotere exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery yet? When I visited recently, after checking out CoCA next door, I saw a couple crying quietly with their arms around one another in front of a painting. It is that moving. Christchurch tip of the week: The $6 tacos from Cactus in Barbadoes St. Also visit for the A+ banter. The Christchurch song of the week:
What A Friend by Terrible Sons, husband/wife duo Matthew Barus (Dukes) and Lauren Barus (Fly My Pretties). They play at The Piano on Friday.