Last Laughs!, a glorious showcase of the best of the best homegrown talent, was hosted by Australian icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under host Rhys Nicholson, with performances from Fred Award nominees - Hayley Sproull, Alice Snedden, and Barnie .
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James
Roque.
Started in 1997 and inspired by
comedy legend
Billy T James, this award
celebrates the growth of fresh talent in the New Zealand
comedy industry. Each year it is awarded to an outstanding
emerging performer with a commitment to their comedy career.
Brynley Stent took home the prestigious
Yellow Towel for the Billy T, a $3,000 cash grant from New
Zealand Comedy Trust, $300 of free power from Electric Kiwi,
alongside a hotel package from Accor Hotels and dinner at a
SKYCITY restaurant of their choice.
Elii
Matthewson took home The FRED Award for
2021
Named in honour of much-loved
comedy icon