Review: Tenacious D in Wellington

Tenacious D The Opera House, Wellington Tuesday, May 21 You know you’re in for a night of fun when a gig starts with a comedian talking about racism, raw mince and porn while a man dressed in a Sasquatch costume plays the guitar and the drums. A happy, bogan-y crowd followed Tenacious D – actor Jack Black and his “brother of rock” Kyle Glass’ – call to the noble halls of the Wellington Opera House last night, and they were ecstatic from the first chord of opening number Rize of the Feniz.

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Review: Danny Bhoy – Dear Epson

Danny Bhoy – Dear Epson Opera House, Wellington, 30 April Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy has been a regular to the International NZ Comedy Festival for many years now and has never disappointed; but his latest show Dear Epson may well be his best work yet. The premise of the evening is set with the tale of his discovery that the ink of a newly bought printer costs more than the printer itself.

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The Wayans Brothers come to NZ

When you hail from a family as big and talented as that of New Yorkers Howell and Elvira Wayans – with 10 children – you have to work to get noticed. For Shawn and younger brother Marlon, the necessary attention was gained through making people laugh, and now they are arguably two of the most recognisable members of their clan.

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