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Friday, 5 March 2010, 1:32 pm
Press Release: The Fringe Bar

hello comedy lovers...

just because the NZ Fringe is over, doesn't mean the laughs are.

The 2010 Raw Comedy Quest is under way.

this Monday March 8th. sees 6 eager and laugh ready comedians vying for the chance to represent Wellington at the finals in Auckland during the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival. for four weeks comedians battle it out in front of a live audience to see what makes New Zealanders laugh.

come out and support the future of NZ comedy.

every monday monday in March.
8pm
tickets at the door and only $5!!!

ENDS

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