August 3, 2009

24 hour comedy people jump the gun and kick off Laugh-A-thon early.  

NEW TIMES : Now Midnight Friday 7 August to Midnight Saturday 8 August  

It’s a movable feast so the 24 hour comedy people at The Classic have moved it. For reasons well within their control the ‘Classic Laugh-a-thon’ will now kick off at midnight on Friday 7 August and finish at midnight on Saturday August 8th, just in time for the Live Comedy Hour on TV3’s Telethon.

Producer Scott Blanks explains the reasons behind the move: "I changed my mind."

The programme of live comedy pretty much remains the same , just a little earlier, so if you fancy your chances of staying up and laughing for 24hours then get down to The Classic this Friday from midnight.

100% of the proceeds from door sales and additional donations will be delivered to Telethon during their Live Comedy hour after midnight on Saturday.

24 HOURS OF LIVE COMEDY…

Midnight to 3am – The Ultimate Late & Live – we kick off 24 hours of live comedy with a wild Late & Live.

3am to 7am – The Graveyard Shift in the Front Bar – We switch from the Main Venue to the mini-stage in the Front Bar for the run through to Breakfast.

7am to 11am – The Breakfast Club in the Front Bar – Live show and breakfast BBQ – cook the man some eggs!

11am to 1pm – Classic Kids Stand-UP – The family friendly stand-up show featuring some of our stars and new faces. Guaranteed clean comedy & an alcohol free zone.

1pm to 6pm – Afternoon Delight – The new professionals and promising Raw comedians provide an afternoon showcase of fresh exciting stand-up. 

6pm to 8pm – Classic F.A.Q. – It’s a live Classic Chat Room featuring 6 comedians live on stage talking up the latest news and events hosted by Ben Hurley.

8pm to Midnight – The Last Laughs! – An all-star line-up of top headline acts entertains in the final 4 hours through to midnight.  

‘The Classic Laugh-A-thon’
NEW TIMES : Midnight Friday 7 August to Midnight Saturday 8 August
At The Classic – 321 Queen St- Auckland
For more info contact Scott Blanks on 09-3734321 / scott@comedy.co.nz