While the format fitted in a year where Zoom performances became the norm, there was nothing quite like performing in front of a live audience, he said. “Fringe Shows are performed in small venues, they’re intimate performances and they feed off audience reaction. Seeing them live is a totally different experience.” There were many festival highlights to look forward to, Burton said. Fraser Hooper, one of the country s leading clowns, would be a treat for Nelson audiences, he said.
Solitude, a “beautiful” show about Annie Chaffey’s self-imposed exile in Kahurangi National Park’s Asbestos Cottage, was almost sold out.
Friday, 7.30pm-10pm at Boo Radley’s. Ben Hurley is known for his TV appearances on
7 Days,
The Project, The Comedy Gala, and AotearoHA, as well winning an NZICF Billy T Award, a Fred Award, and NZCG Best Male Comedian and Best MC awards. Now he’s back for another show in Christchurch. His comedy is largely based on his experience growing up in rural Taranaki, but also covers politics, religion, relationships, music and family.
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Ben Hurley is back in Christchurch for a comedy show at Boo Radley’s on Friday. (File photo) The Cool Mum Friday, 8pm-9pm, at Good Times Comedy Club.