EntertainmentReview: Bravo Figaro!, Q TheatreThis simply staged one-man show makes for an easy, funny and extraordinarily entertaining night out.17 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe laugh lineup unveiledThe line-up for the 2015 Comedy Festival is out today with a programme featuring everyone from returning international and local stars to provocative new acts.25 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentEddie Murphy refused to play Bill CosbyEddie Murphy refused to play troubled comedian Bill Cosby in a sketch during Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary show.19 Feb 09:30 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry HillComedy review: Eddie Izzard, Aotea CentreEarly on in Eddie Izzard's performance, one of two in Auckland before his 26-country Force Majeur tour returns him to the UK, there was the matter of the pesky fly.19 Feb 07:30 PM
EntertainmentTour news: Alan DaviesHis last tour here was called Life is Pain but it seems Alan Davies will be in a bit of a better mood when he visits again in July.04 Feb 07:50 PM
EntertainmentWhat makes Kiwis laugh?Michael Palin gives Dominic Corry insights on Kiwis and humour.31 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Fringe Festival: As once was PonsonbyA festival show has patrons pounding streets, finds Rebecca Barry-Hill.31 Jan 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMr Bean making a comebackBritish funnyman Rowan Atkinson is set to reprise his role as Mr. Bean.27 Jan 01:30 AM
EntertainmentWhat he does in the shadows: Raymond CroweThe international magician dubbed The Unusualist is returning to New Zealand with his own box of tricks.23 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentWhat to expect from Eddie Izzard's NZ tourThe name of Eddie Izzard's latest tour Force Majeure means a superior force, an act of God, an unavoidable event.15 Jan 01:00 AM
EntertainmentHorrible Bosses star standing tall in HollywoodAt a time when more Hollywood comedians are flaunting their loudness and lewdness, Jason Sudeikis' rise to stardom seems remarkably understated and subdued.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBoris Johnson: Hollywood needs to get a gripWhoa, this can't be right. Guys, guys, guys - this isn't the end. It feels like the lights have just come on in the theatre just when I was settling down to my popcorn...22 Dec 08:35 PM
EntertainmentDr Evil pokes fun at hackersMike Myers has reprised his Austin Powers villain Dr Evil to poke fun at the Sony/North Korea hacking scandal on Saturday Night Live.22 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionChris SchulzComedy review: Chelsea Handler, ASB TheatreHow offensive can Chelsea Handler get? Chris Schulz braved the TV comedian's first Auckland show to find out.29 Nov 07:40 PM
EntertainmentComedians Russell Peteres, Bill Burr head to NZTwo North American comedy stars are making their way to Auckland next year. Canadian Russell Peters is returning to New Zealand after his sold-out 2013 show.26 Nov 05:30 PM
WorldNew Cosby accuser emergesVeteran comedy star Bill Cosby struck a defiant pose and lapped up standing ovations at one of his live shows in America at the weekend as he faced down growing allegations of rape and sexual assault....23 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRussell Brand's Parklife parodyRussell Brand has fired back at social media users who have ridiculed his political rants using Blur's Parklife by re-recording the song himself.10 Nov 11:30 PM
RoyalsThe comedic Prince CharlesPrince Charles has roasted Molly Meldrum in a tongue-in-cheek message coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Countdown.07 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandDriving me crazyComedian and top-class driver Urzila Carlson explains why it’s easier to drive in New Zealand than South Africa and why she’s not a good passenger.07 Nov 07:00 PM
Entertainment'My show is for adults'Things are bound to get personal when Chelsea Handler brings her lippy stand-up show to Auckland. The former Late Night host talks to Chris Schulz.05 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow about a bungee-jumping sheep? John Oliver mocks NZ flagHost of Last Week Tonight suggested three alternative flag designs. One of them involves a Hobbit doing something very bad.04 Nov 02:19 AM
Entertainment12 Questions: Dai HenwoodA wedding DJ before he made his name in stand-up, Dai Henwood is hosting this month’s Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Sarah Stuart asks him twelve questions.03 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentIggy's awkward SNL showShe came under fire last month for apparently lip-synching during a performance with Jennifer Lopez.28 Oct 03:00 AM
EntertainmentToo soon for comedian's Pistorius joke?The 200-strong audience at the Xperia Access Q Awards were less than impressed by Jimmy Carr's particularly dark joke about the Oscar Pistorius trial.23 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy profile: Reggie WattsReggie Watts’ live show is an explosion of improvisation. Just don’t ask him how he does it, writes Chris Schulz23 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestylePay-per-laugh comedy clubBarcelona comedy club Teatreneu has installed facial-recognition technology on the back of its chairs to track how much each person in their theatre has enjoyed the show. Each single laugh will cost you €0.30 (NZ50 cents), and customers could face a maximum charge of €24 (NZ$38).Watch14 Oct 07:49 PM
LifestyleComedy club's pay-per-laughTeatreneu has installed facial-recognition technology on the back of its chairs to track how much each person in their theatre has enjoyed the show.14 Oct 07:30 PM
EntertainmentSuccess for Kiwi flattie showJJ Fong, Perlina Lau and Ally Xue are three Auckland actresses who decided they wanted to make a comedy series based around their own experiences as New Zealanders - so they did.13 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleAndy Griffiths is playing the jokerAndy Griffiths creates worlds where killer koalas from outer space invade and robots riot — and kids can’t get enough of them, writes Dionne Christian.10 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentCarlson 'cuddly with an edge'"I think," said the comedian Urzila Carlson, "I'm girlier than most girls ... in my situation." Giggle, giggle, she went.27 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandCivilian Party gets the last laugh - by beating HoranThe joker in this year's political pack, Ben Uffindell, is claiming success in last weekend's election after his Civilian Party outpolled his "main opposition", Brendan Horan.26 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFarrier: Darby's straight manDavid Farrier writes about playing interviewer to various versions of Rhys Darby in the comedian's new television show, Short Poppies.18 Sep 12:00 AM
EntertainmentThe grande dame of the one-line insultJoan Rivers may not have floated everybody's boat. She was a force of nature who spoke her mind with a glorious disregard for taste or diplomacy.05 Sep 05:30 PM
