RHYSENTLY GRANTED
Q Theatre, Rangatira, Auckland
26/04/2016 - 30/04/2016
Flick 2016 NZ International Comedy Festival
Production Details
Created and performed by Rhys Darby and Grant Lobban
In 1996 Rhys Darby and Grant Lobban formed Rhysently Granted. Part sketch-comedy, part music, all surreal silliness, they were a huge hit in Christchurch with their fanbase reaching the double digits.
20 years later, disillusioned and lost, the two old BFF’s decide to get the band back together and rekindle the comedy magic that started everything.
Shows may be filmed.
“Wacky with a capital W” – The Dominion, 1997
“These two young men possess the indefinable quality which makes a comedy duo successful” – The Press, 1997
Rhys Darby – Winner – The FRED Award 2012
Daily at 7pm
TICKET PRICES
| Full Price | $27.50 |
|---|---|
| Concession | $22.50 |
| Group 6+ | $22.50 |
| Cheap Wednesday | $22.00 |
*service fee may apply
R 13
Comedy , Theatre ,
1 hour
Outrageous, zany comedy with a Kiwi twist
Review by Stewart Sowman-Lund 27th Apr 2016
‘Back after 20 years’ was the tagline that preceded Rhysently Granted’s 2016 season at the Q Theatre. The duo of New Zealand comedians Rhys Darby and Grant Lobban first formed in Christchurch in the late 20th century, when both were working together at a local theatre restaurant. From there, they discovered their mutual comedy interests and decided to write some sketches, songs and get as much work together as they could under their joint banner name. So, here we are – 20 years later, with both Darby and Lobban having acquired successful solo careers in comedy in the meantime, reunited and onstage together once again.
Part sketch-show, part musical and part stand-up comedy, Rhysently Granted feels like Monty Python or Little Britain done the ‘New Zealand way’. It’s surprising, weird and, in parts, rather funny. As with any variety-style comedy act, there are bumps and some moments feel under-rehearsed or outdated. But that’s not surprising – “every night is different”, says Darby during the encore, and it’s nice to know that the stage chemistry they have allows them to quite effortlessly play with their own material each night. The video interludes are particularly amusing, as are some of their small interactions with the audience.
Rhysently Granted is a mixed bag, but for fans of outrageous, zany comedy with a Kiwi twist there is sure to be something here. With a bit more rehearsal and newer material, I’m sure the 30-year revival will be one to watch.
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