Frontseat, this Sunday 24th April, 10.35pm TV One

THE AUCKLAND FESTIVAL BATTLEGROUND:
Former Auckland Festival director Simon Prast has decided to speak out about the behind-the-scenes battles in the lead-up to AK05. And this week, the festival board presented its interim financial report to the Auckland City Council. Jeremy Hansen and Julie Hill investigate.

THE FUNNY SIDE OF WAR:
Carol Burnett said “Comedy = Tragedy + Time”, and this has never been more apt than for war. Comedian Te Radar, who has filmed comic explorations of strife-torn areas East Timor and Israel-Palestine, takes Oliver Driver through a history of wartime entertainers, war-based sitcoms and the general need to look on the bright side of life.
NZ International Comedy Festival: www.comedyfestival.co.nz
Anzac Day: www.anzac.govt.nz

LEXUS SONG QUEST PREVIEW:
Emma Robinson O’Brien introduces Frontseat viewers to five of the six finalists for the upcoming Lexus Song Quest, the most prestigious opera competition in New Zealand.
Lexus Song Quest Finale: Thursday 28th April, Auckland Town Hall.
http://www.nzfestival.telecom.co.nz/home/page.aspx?page_id=82

Best regards,

The Frontseat Team
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