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Comedy Review: The Big Show, Comedy Chamber, Town Hall
A boozy Saturday night crowd wants easy gags. Thankfully Gordon Southern, the host of The Big Show - one of the more glamorous daily events at the festival - was full of them.
Funnyman Steve Carell's teary Office exit
Steve Carell has confirmed his exit from The Office was an emotional moment as "everybody was crying".
YouTube: I've got a funny feline
As the New Zealand Comedy Festival opens this weekend, Aleks Krotoski considers how the web has enhanced the funny business. And why so many cats?
Daniel Radcliffe tests his comedic skills
British actor Daniel Radcliffe made his stand-up comedy début during an appearance on US TV show Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Monday.
Comedy Festival: Dropping in for elevenses
He'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.
Comedy Festival: Jason John Whitehead
The 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.
Comedy Festival: Dai Henwood
The 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.
Comedy Festival: Heidi O'Loughlin
The 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.
Comedy Festival: Steve-O ... For my next trick
He became a star for his fearless stupidity but now Steve-O is attempting his wildest act yet - stand-up comedy. The Jackass stunt clown talks to Scott Kara.
Comedy Festival: Mark Watson
The 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.
Comedy Festival: Jeremy Corbett
The 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.
Comedy Festival: Natalie Medlock
The 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.
Comedy Festival: Wil Anderson
The 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.
Comedy Festival: The Umbilical Brothers
The 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.
Comedy Festival: James Nokise
The 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.
Comedy Festival: Something about Kevin
Steve Wrigley is a one-man musical master in his latest comedic venture. Jacqueline Smith talks to him about the story behind Kevin.
Romain Duris: French revolutionary
Romain Duris is a big star in France, a leading man for a new generation. Peter Calder met him in Paris
Danny Bhoy and Simon McKinney: Good looking comedians
Like 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.
NZ's secret celebrity chefs
They're actors comedians and newshounds, but these Kiwi celebs are also stars in their kitchens.
Raybon Kan the lazy boy
Raybon Kan returns to the stage for a show about laziness - and why it has been a leading force in human affairs, writes Barney McDonald.
Greg Proops: In the go zone
Funny 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.
Kiwi comedian pulls in British stars for Christchurch fundraiser
Like 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.
Game for a laugh
Emma Stone has five movies due out this year. Gill Pringle meets the star who is fast rising through the ranks of female comedy actors.
Matt Lucas is letting fly again
The airport provided plenty of inspiration for a whole raft of new characters for Matt Lucas and David Walliams' new show, writes Jacqueline Smith.
TV Review: Come Fly with Me
Grotesque parodies - and a lack of laughs - leave Deborah Hill Cone dismayed at the latest offering from Little Britain duo Matt Lucas and David Walliams.