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Crunchie® Comedy Gala

Auckland

04/05/2007 - 04/05/2007

"A box of stand-up treats ... and a Cherry Ripe..

"The night belongs to the Irish..

Charlie Pickering – Impractical Jokes

Auckland

02/05/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Prank tales funny but a little long..

"Charming heart-warming hilarity..

James Nokise – The Adventures of Jimi Samoa

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009

"From Killer Beez to ‘Bananarama’, bigots feel Jimi’s sting..

"Elixir for life comedy..

ConArtists: Austen Found - The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen

Auckland

07/05/2009 - 31/10/2010

"Improv treatment real Austentatious delicacy..

"A veritable abundance of austentatious authenticity..

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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..

Breaking the 5th Wall – or What is Humour?

Wellington

06/05/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Well worth it..

Orphans of Comedy

Wellington, Auckland

06/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"But would you take one home?..

The Comedy Cure: Word on the Street

Wellington

06/05/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Potential hijacked by technology..

Rhys Mathewson in The Best $18 You’ll Ever Spend

Auckland

06/05/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Priceless charm and chutzpah..

Jason Cook: Joy

Wellington, Auckland

05/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Cook dishes up joyful evening..

"Speedily seeking joy..

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Janey Godley in Domestic Godley

Wellington, Auckland

05/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"She has the gift; is a gift..

"Must-see comedian funny, naturally #1..

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Wayne Brady: MAKING S%!T UP (US)

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

02/05/2009 - 05/05/2009

"Talented comic not at his best when serious..

"Sharing his talents; promoting his album..

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James Keating: Billbored

Wellington, Auckland

05/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"A laugh or two..

The Pajama Men in VERSUS VS VERSUS

Auckland

05/05/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Baffled and bedazzled into incredulous/uncontrollable laughter..

El Jaguar’s Cinco De Mayo Fiesta De HaHa

Wellington

05/05/2009 - 05/05/2009

"Fearless comedy..

Jason John Whitehead: Emotional Whitemale

Wellington, Auckland

06/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Satire based or simply silly..

"From true places..

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

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Catch it..

"Underdeveloped..

Cracker International Comedy Showcase

Auckland

05/05/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Worth the air and carbon points they clock up..

Maeve Higgins: Kitten Brides

Wellington, Auckland

05/05/2009 - 16/05/2009

"Awkward moment when you’ve been truly outfoxed..

"Insidiously acerbic behind ‘bashful innocence’..

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CARNIVAL HOUND

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson

23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013

"Distorted realities..

"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..

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