EntertainmentComedy Festival: Sam WillsThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.06 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentComedy Review: The Big Show, Comedy Chamber, Town HallA boozy Saturday night crowd wants easy gags. Thankfully Gordon Southern, the host of <i>The Big Show</i> - one of the more glamorous daily events at the festival - was full of them.02 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Dropping in for elevensesHe's best known to Kiwi audiences as Dave, but Arj Barker tells Jacqueline Smith he hopes his Flight of the Conchords' character no longer overshadows his stand-up career.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Jason John WhiteheadThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Something about KevinSteve Wrigley is a one-man musical master in his latest comedic venture. Jacqueline Smith talks to him about the story behind Kevin.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Mark WatsonThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Jeremy CorbettThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Natalie MedlockThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Wil AndersonThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Steve-O ... For my next trickHe became a star for his fearless stupidity but now Steve-O is attempting his wildest act yet - stand-up comedy. The <i>Jackass</i> stunt clown talks to Scott Kara.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Dai HenwoodThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: Heidi O'LoughlinThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: The Umbilical BrothersThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival: James NokiseThe NZ Comedy Festival is set to unleash itself upon the funnybones of Auckland and Wellington from April 29. TimeOut has rounded up a dozen or so local and international stars of this year's fest to discuss their approach to funny.27 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentDanny Bhoy and Simon McKinney: Good looking comediansLike a Valentines' restaurant buffet, the offerings of the New Zealand Comedy Festival are diverse. Fortunately for comedy lovers, the quality is better, writes David Farrier.21 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentRaybon Kan the lazy boyRaybon Kan returns to the stage for a show about laziness - and why it has been a leading force in human affairs, writes Barney McDonald.17 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionForward Thinking: Start the partyWinter is all very exciting really, isn't it? Time to buy new boots, watch excessive amounts of TV and frequent cosy bars.13 Apr 09:30 PM
EntertainmentGreg Proops: In the go zoneFunny man Greg Proops is heading our way soon to "poison everyone with my opinions". He talks to Barney McDonald about the importance of laughter in bad times.12 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentKiwi comedian pulls in British stars for Christchurch fundraiserLike many London-based Kiwis, Jarred Christmas feared the worst when his father telephoned him in the middle of the night on that fateful day six weeks ago.31 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly goes to kidTeenage comic <b>Rhys Mathewson</b> has disco-danced his way to a Billy T. James award.19 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMaking Chopper a stand-up guyThe man behind 'Chopper' - and the star of forthcoming New Zealand film <i>Predicament</i> - talks to Alex Perrott.14 May 12:50 AM
Entertainment<i>Comedy Fest Review:</i> Jarred Fell, Pani & PaniFell, a 2010 Billy T. Award Nominee, is rude, suggestive and sex-crazed, asking the many audience members he uses during the show about their sex lives.12 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Comedy Fest Review:</i> Tarun Mohanbhai, The ComediettesThere are fewer Indian jokes this year, even though they are clearly what the audience is after - the thick accents Mohanbhai did pull out had the room roaring.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: Trekkie Monster<i>Timeout</i> catches up with Trekkie Monster from puppet show-meets-theatre musical <i>Avenue Q</i>.12 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> <i>Tic Tic</i> at the Limelight LoungeAt the more refined end of the Comedy Fest spectrum is an elegant memoir chronicling Paul Barrett's life-long engagement with Tourette's syndrome.05 May 04:00 PM
