The Wellington programme for the 2006 New Zealand International Comedy Festival was lauched today. The festival runs from May 15 to June 3.

See http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/ for more details.

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In Cuba Mall Wellington comedians Steve Wrigley and Greg Ellis (aka"Helmut" and "Heinrich") helped lauch the programme with their "Laughing Yoga" exercises.

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Their work involved offering sweeties to passers-by - but in a "non-sleazy" way.

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Prizes were offered for the best and most natural laugh.

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There was also an opportunity for punter to laugh for free tickets

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Other Comedy Festival participants present included representatives from the DragKings...

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... from Mrs Peacock's World Record Attempt

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... and from R30, who were handing out promotional cups of tea.