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The History of Cardenio

Wellington

19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Tragical-comical-historical-pastoral..

"Reconstruction, with reminders..

Jarrod Baker & TJ McDonald: Monkey Vs Robot

Wellington, Auckland

12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Gritty humour..

"Fresh but cold and lacking energy..

Cut to the Chase – Special Director’s Edition

Auckland

21/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Unreservedly recommended..

The Secret Diary of the Donkey Kong Kid

Auckland

21/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Yarns spun from childhood..

U Got Bush!

Wellington

21/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Large cast odd-ball Bush could be trimmed..

Jerome’s Variety Hour

Wellington, Auckland

12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Performers great, content sharp but little ‘variety’..

"Docile performance..

Pulp William

Christchurch, Auckland

29/02/2008 - 23/05/2009

"Skilled pastiche of bluster and fury..

"A goodly chuckle..

Chopper’s HARDEN THE F#CK UP, NEW ZEALAND!

Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga

12/05/2009 - 27/10/2010

"His eye for detail and lateral thinking makes him very funny..

"“It scares me that I agree with practically everything he says”..

The Burn

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Left with little to take away..

"A Hell of blend of clownery, characterization and sharp, witty dialogue..

Cori Gonzalez-Macuer presentsPromo Girls Aren’t Models

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Substance by stealth..

Emissary

Wellington

20/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Too erratic to be the same every night..

Philip Patston gives you A BIT OF WHAT HE’S GOT

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Catch it..

"Underdeveloped..

Diane Spencer: Tam Pompom

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Shock value and cringe laughter in challenging comedy..

"Bold and subtle..

Mickey D in Too Mickey Bro!

Wellington

19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Poking fun at anything and everyone..

The Comediettes

Auckland, Wellington

12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Sharp, sassy and wearing stilettos..

Te Radar’s Eating the Dog

Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Reconstruction, with reminders

12/05/2009 - 01/10/2011

"A trip off history’s beaten old track..

"Entertaining and accessible portrait of New Zealand culture..

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A Song for the Ugly Kids

Auckland, Wellington

12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Infectious silliness leaves warm glow..

"Subtly insightful..

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Jason John Whitehead: Emotional Whitemale

Wellington, Auckland

06/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Satire based or simply silly..

"From true places..

Heidi and Rose in: A Guide to the Uncool

Auckland

19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Frequent moments of pure joyous comedy..

Simon McKinney Tells A Bit Of A Yarn

Wellington, Auckland

06/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Euphoria-inducing..

"A polished pleasure to watch, (but) no risk..

Dave Wiggins: I’m a Believer

Wellington, Auckland

12/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"A good human being to boot..

"It Was Brilliant..

5 - Stir-Fried Sketch Comedy

Wellington

19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Sketch stretch a romp..

Jan Maree: Eat Me Too, Wellington!

Wellington

19/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Cookomedy that sates and uplifts..

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