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This weekend we want to go to ...
It's nearly the weekend - here's ideas on how to spend it from TimeOut and Arts writers.
Wacky, witty comedy show is a winner
Donna Brookbanks' show earmarks her for bigger things to come.
Billy T nominee's show is a must-see
At only 22, Melanie Bracewell is a master of the stage already.
A hit and miss hour with James Malcolm
It's a work in progress, but Malcolm's show has flashes of brilliance
UK comedian finds adrenaline high in... poetry?
Sarah Callaghan chases a comic high by jumping out of planes and reciting poetry...
Comedian's deeply personal show is a winner
Chris Parker's show Camp Binch is theatrical comedy that leaves you inspired.
Ken Jeong saves woman having a fit at his comedy show
Hangover star thought he was being heckled, but a woman was having seizure in the crowd.
Travel hits and misses: Jamie Bowen
Jamie Bowen's show It Happened Then, Now is on at The Basement Theatre.
Rose Matafeo delivers one of the fest's best shows
Matafeo goes for broke in an hour of non-stop energy and laughter
Aussie comic's show gets serious
Rhys Nicholson's show 'Seminal' is fast and energetic, but ends up somewhere beautiful.
'The Simpsons' breaks US TV record
The show plans a Gunsmoke parody this weekend to celebrate its win.
Comedy review: David O'Doherty
David O'Doherty will make you laugh - and re-evaluate your life choices.
Travel hits and misses: Shane Hansen
Having a young whanau is always top of our mind when selecting the next family getaway.
Three waterparks for the kids
Children who love water will want you to visit these destinations.
Paul Chowdhry on political humour and taking on trolls
"There's no legislation to online trolling... it just seems to be acceptable."
Meet this year's Billy T Award nominees...
We put all five comedy nominees in the hot seat for a quick fire round of revealing Q&A's
Comedian slammed for calling Anzac Day 'bogan Halloween'
The response on social media from some critics took things way, way too far.
How an award-winning Kiwi comic lost 40kg
Correos has turned his comedy and his weight around after a disastrous run in Edinburgh.
What Kermit and Ernie think of New Zealand so far
The Flight of the Conchords star made sure to ask them: did they like New Zealand?
Travel hits and misses: Tom Sainsbury
Tom Sainsbury has two shows at the Comedy Festival, Self Helped and Giggly Gerties.
Michael McIntyre adds new shows to sell out tour
His upcoming tour sold out in record time but now fans have a second chance to see him.
When Urzila met Cher
More fodder for Urzila Carlson's new NZ International Comedy Festival show after meeting.
Woke as: Jokes and blokes in era of #metoo
New breed of male comedians is giving macho swaggering and degrading put-downs big swerve.
Nic Sampson: 'The only option is to adapt or die'
Nic Sampson's new show is about fearing the consequences of not forwarding chain mail.
Comedy Store owner dies at 87
Biggest names in comedy, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor, developed their craft at Store.
Comedians struggling to see funny side after tree falls on roof
The group of five were made homeless during the storm on Tuesday.
One year on: Remembering John Clarke
NZ On Screen looks back at the legacy of comic genius John Clarke.
Dai Henwood: 'I remember sitting on my bed crying'
Dai Henwood on why dying on stage was the best thing for his career.
Review: Magical madcap humour
The Naked Samoans have returned - a tad more clothed and definitely a lot more dapper.
Kate Stewart: Obama visit, what is there to celebrate?
Kate Stewart ponders the visit to NZ of former US president Obama.