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A Comedy Omnibus
Immediate.
February 19, 20, 21, 22
Stand-up mobile comedy! Take an hilarious one-hour guided tour of Wellington and view its sites, culture, history and some of its stranger people through the bug-spattered windscreen of comedian Mike Bodnar. Hold very tight please...
19 - 21 6PM
22 6PM & 8PM
Duration 1 hr
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Are We There Yet?
Blue Bag.
February – March 29, 1
At 6:00pm, exactly one year ago the lord and his heavenly host appeared and informed all mankind that the world would end. There would be no second coming. It would simply end.
It’s 5:01pm on the last day on earth, and people are stuck in traffic. Awesome.
9:30PM
Duration 59mins
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Art From Go To Whoa and Other Stories
Art Hysterical Productions.
February – March 28, 29, 1
A symposium that examines the complete history of Western art and post-modern philosophical thought in a series of illustrated lectures. A non-stop whirlwind tiki-tour through the cultural jungle along hithertofore untrodden paths that succinctly dissect the discourse into readily comprehended rhyming verse. Not for the faint-hearted!
Thurs/Fri 6:30pm
Sat 2pm & 6:30pm
Duration 1 hr
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Bringing Improv to the 'Burbs
Wellington Improvisation Troupe
F 8 - Linden
Need a good laugh at the end of a hard day, but don't want to drive back into the city?
W.I.T has the answer. Crash and burn elimination improvisation where the audience decides the winner. Comedy for those that need it most!
www.wit.org.nz
S 9 - Ngauranga
T 12 - Newtown
W 13 - Newtown
F 15 - Lower Hutt
S 16 - Lower Hutt
7:30PM
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Dash Ambrose: B Sides and Rarities
Dash Ambrose.
February 26, 27, 28
Attacking the stage with a harnessed unpredictability, Dash Ambrose takes musical comedy to a strange new place. With songs that range from riding elevators to battles between mythical beasts, they are rarely uninteresting. “I laughed, and then I laughed some more” – David Farrier, TV3.
www.myspace.com/dashambrose
9:30PM.
February 29 - March 1
5:30pm
Duration 1 hr
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Dave Wiggins Is Yankeeish
Dave Wiggins.
February 26 - 6PM (Preview show)
After being mentioned (honourably) at last year’s festival Dave Wiggins returns with his new comedy show YANKEEISH to tackle the paradox of his American heritage and his recent adaptation to the Kiwi way of life. (Please note: show features play on word jokes).
www.myspace.com/davewiggins
Feb 27, 28, 29, 2
7PM
Duration 1 hr
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Little Shop of Horrors - Redubbed
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Feb 22nd, 23rd - 10:30pmView Details
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Office Boy
Wrigglemania Productions.
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Steve is one minute late for work on the day of his big presentation. With the office party the night before, his boss on his back and best friend causing trouble on Facebook the next hour at Steve's desk will be nothing but tragically hilarious.
7PM
Duration 1 hr
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Pants Off Time Presents: Where's the Comedy?
Pants Off Time Productions.
February – March 15, 22, 29, 1
Pants Off Time is proud to present Where's the Comedy? If comedy was to be found at a geographical location, these guys would know where. A comedy show from one of the few sketch comedy troupes in New Zealand.
11PM
Duration 1 hr
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Singing With the Animals
Electronic Fluffy Seal Productions.
Feb 18, 20, 24, 25 8PM.
Animation comes to life in Guy Capper latest interactive comedy show! After talking to a lump of pastrami on stage in New York, Guy now sings with Claymation characters about life, the cosmos and almost everything except some things. “Guy Capper puts his heart and soul into his performance” Evening Post
San Francisco Bathhouse
Feb 22, 23 10:30PM.
The Paramount
Feb 28 Feb 11PM.
San Francisco Bathhouse
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Suitcase Circus V - Eco-rangers in action!
Women's Circus Aotearoa
February 22, 23, 24
Eco-alert and alarmed by changes to our gorgeous planet, the globe-trotting women heard a whimper from Mother Earth. They sprang into Eco-ranger action to assist. This is a captivating new show brimming with superb acts and exquisite skills – think global, laugh local. Fantastico!
22 & 23 8PM
24 4PM
Duration 1 hr
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Tap That II
The Magniloquents.
February 11, 12, 13, 14
Returning after a sold out season during Dance Your Socks Off 07, Tap That II promises to be even more explosive, seductive and fun that the first time around. Bigger, longer, louder, funnier. Tap dancing like you have never seen it before. Unless you saw the first show.
8PM
Duration 45 mins
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The Kettle of Allen and Max
The Royal Victorian Luncheon Society.
February 20, 21, 22, 23
The Kettle of Allen and Max is a bizarre farcical black comedy where two friends desperately try to drink good tea and invent a machine that provides happiness. We suggest that you set your socks to rock for safety reasons related to awesomeness.
8PM Duration 1 hr 15mins
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The Man the Pie and the Taxi Guy
The Hall Street Trio.
February 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
This is a rip-snorter comedy hour involving three solos. A man finds Jesus through a coffee mug, a pie shop owner challenges his father’s morals and a taxi driver wakes up to his worst nightmare. A raucous hour of raw, robust and ridiculous comedy!
Tue 8PM
Thu & Fri 8PM & 9:30PM
Sat & Sun 8PM
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The Young & the Witless: An Improvised Soap Opera
W.I.T Ensemble.
February 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 1
From those W.I.Tless bastards who brought you Love Possibly and To Be Continued comes “The Young & The Witless: an improvised soap opera"! Does anyone know what’s going on? We don't. It's all improvised! Eight nights of shows. One spontaneous saga of polished stupidity.
8:15pm
Duration 1 hr
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Wellington Comedy Club
Wellington's longest running comedy show proudly brings you the finest headline comedians from around New Zealand during Fringe 08. After sold-out shows from the 07 NZ International Comedy Fest, the Wellington Comedy Club is now more committed then ever to provide the best quality comedy at the best price.
February 7, 14, 20, 27, 28
8:30PM
Duration 1 hr 45mins
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