New Zealand Comedy Trust Presents Stand-up for Kids

Friday, 22 March 2013, 12:01 pm
Press Release: Elephant Publicity

Tired of dragging your kids to Saturday morning sports matches? You know the deal where once a month someone has to bring oranges and has to wash the kit? Well there will be no dirty kits here. Not even a smattering of anything filthy with the NZ International Comedy Festival’s family friendly show, Stand-Up For Kids.

It’s the hour-long comedy showcase for the whippersnappers that big kids will enjoy too. Across three Saturdays during the Festival at Loft at Q Theatre, local and international comics come together for jokes, games, and physical comedy with Stand-Up For Kids.

Quickly becoming a family-themed Festival favourite over the years, Stand-Up For Kids combines jokes, games and physical comedy that your little squirts will love being a part of. It’s guaranteed to blow the laugh quota of both children and their older’n’wiser counterparts. Especially as the funniest magician in the universe, Jarred Fell, returns to oversee the proceedings!Don’t miss this 60 minute comedy showcase of the funniest family–friendly material and monster mayhem with giggles guaranteed!

Don’t miss this 60 minute comedy showcase of the funniest family–friendly material and monster mayhem with giggles guaranteed!

“The Stand-up for Kids show is like the Most funnyiest Show ever because you won’t stop laughing and stop clapping at all.” Corryna, age 7

Tickets on sale now - don’t let your little joker miss out! Adults at Kids Prices!

Please note – we’re all for extra-curricular sporting activities. We’re just empathetic regarding Saturday mornings – have a sleep in, then come and have a giggle instead!

For the sweetest deals and hottest comedy news throughout the Festival head to www.comedyfestival.co.nz

STAND UP FOR KIDS plays
Sat 4, Sat 11 & Sat 18 May, 3pm
Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street, Auckand CBD
Tickets: Adults at Kids prices $19.50 (service fees may apply)
Book at 09 309 9771 | www.qtheatre.co.nz
www.comedyfestival.co.nz

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