IRENE PINK AND JUSTINE SMITH IN THE PITCH
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at BATS, Wellington From 1 May 2012 to 5 May 2012 Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge, Auckland From 8 May 2012 to 12 May 2012 Reviewed by: Karin Melchior; Ewen Coleman (The Dominion Post); |
THEY'RE BACK. AND THIS TIME IT'S A PITCH.
Teaming up to receive the NZ Comedy Trust's Creative Comedy Initiative has given Irene Pink & Justine Smith an opportunity to take their funny to a whole new level. Their new show, “The Pitch” will be a definite must see of the 2012 Comedy Festival.
Inspired to bring their big comedy to the small screen, these comedians are together again and going straight for the TV execs. Armed with a multi media extravaganza – including puppet versions of themselves, charm and wit – Irene and Justine will be pitching a selection of new shows they've been working on. There's a Breakfast Show that is guaranteed to get you up in the morning-GET UP, a hilarious period drama complete with racist stereotypes and a media round up of hard hitting current events guaranteed to confuse more than inform.
Its The Muppets meets, well, Irene Pink and Justine Smith, by way of every television style worth its weight in satire. Will these ladies finally realize their dreams by starring in their very own television production? See The Pitch, and decide for yourself (along with the Television Executives).
Having successfully worked together many times as part of the Lady Bunch, on line up shows such as Divas and their 2011 show “I'm Sorry I Said That” Irene and Justine have an effortless rapport and an acute understanding of how to push each other's buttons.
“A great idea to pair these two together and a fantastic night out” – theatreview.org.nz
Irene has been performing stand up for over a decade, she has featured on TV in Comedy Galas, AotearoHAs, A Night At The Classic, Pulp Comedy and Comedy Central.
“She works the crowd and its funny bone expertly“– theatreview.org.nz
Having won the Billy T Award and NZCG Best Female Comedian, Justine has established herself as one of the key players in New Zealand Comedy.
“She riffs on and around the audience like a pinball machine having an orgasm.” - theatreview.org.nz
As part of the NZ International Comedy Festival 2012
IRENE PINK AND JUSTINE SMITH IN THE PITCH
WELLINGTON
Dates: Tue 1 – Sat 5 May, 8pm
Venue: BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Tce, CBD
Tickets: Adults $20/ Conc. $14/ Groups 10+ $14
Bookings: 04 802 4175 or book@bats.co.nz
Duration: 1 hour
AUCKLAND
Dates: Tue 08 May – Sat 12 May, 8:45pm
Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, 50 Mayoral Drive, City
Tickets: Adults $28.50/ Conc. $25.50/ Groups 10+ $25.50
Bookings: 0800 BUY TICKETS www.buytickets.co.nz
For a full line up of performances, booking details & more information, visit www.comedyfestival.co.nz