Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Art & Entertainment | Book Reviews | Education | Entertainment Video | Health | Lifestyle | Sport | Sport Video | Search

 

Sharp British Comedian Makes New Zealand Debut

Sharp British Comedian Makes New Zealand Debut at Wellington Fringe Festival 2016

‘Fresh, sharp & socially conscious...instantly loveable.’ Fringebiscuit

British comedian Sameena Zehra is coming to New Zealand for the first time with her internationally acclaimed show Homicidal Pacifist.

As a self-confessed ‘inherent fringe-nomad’, Zehra has heard great things about Wellington Fringe and its audiences, whom she believes will connect with her disparate, thought-provoking comedy whilst she gets to live out her childhood dream of travelling to New Zealand.

“[I’m] looking forward to seeing how the people of Wellington and I get along. I anticipate we will enjoy each other’s company,” says Zehra.

Homicidal Pacifist leaves a trail of rave reviews behind it, including five star reviews from The Latest, Brighton and Adelaide Fringe Review claiming you should “Stick a rocket up your Jacksie if you miss this one”.

Sameena has performed Homicidal Pacifist at Edinburgh, Perth and Adelaide Fringes, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival to a rapturous response.

With roots as a blue singer/songwriter, a background in acting at the National Theatre and touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and four years of performing stand-up comedy, Zehra certainly knows how to captivate an audience. Homicidal Pacifist whips up a hilariously dark melange of on-point politics, religion, sex and everything you have been thinking about but have been waiting for someone else to say.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

“…the political heart of Bill Hicks... a show that's brave, funny, fiery and true.” Herald, Scotland.

Homicidal Pacifist shows at VK’s Comedy & Blues Bar, 60 Dixon Street, Wellington from 25 to 27 February 2016.
Performance times: Thursday – Saturday, 8.30pm
Tickets: $20 - 25 from www.fringe.co.nz or by calling 04 831 0581

ENDS

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Culture Headlines | Health Headlines | Education Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • CULTURE
  • HEALTH
  • EDUCATION
 
 
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Auckland
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.