International Comedy Showcase in Wellington
MEDIA RELEASE 28 February 2008
International Comedy Showcase headlines Comedy Festival in Wellington.
It’s THE BIG SHOW 08
THE BIG SHOW is one of the most
popular shows in the annual NZ International Comedy
Festival, bringing a line-up of four superb comedians each
night in a 2-hour show.
In 2008, for the first
time, THE BIG SHOW will be coming to Wellington to play four
nights at the mighty Opera House from Wed 7 May. It is
presented by comedy.co.nz productions who have previously
brought ED BRYNE and DANNY BHOY to Wellington. This time,
instead of just one international comedy topliner, they’re
bringing in FOUR world class comedians, including an
Irishman, two Englishmen and a well travelled
American.
This years fresh roster of international
comedians includes;
NEIL DELAMERE – Exciting new talent
from Ireland spotted at the 07 Edinburgh Fringe - “A
wryly brilliant live performer” The Sunday Times UK . Read
more on www.neildelamere.com
JOHN FOTHERGILL –
from the A-list of the UK Pro comedy circuit, this
Englishman has headlined around the world - “Everything he
says is funny….he looks like he was born onstage, under a
follow spot, with a mic in his hand” said the Guardian
UK
"Definitely one to watch.” Sunday Telegraph
UK
EDDIE IFFT – Yes! An American who has seen the world,
headlining in 15 different countries in the last year alone,
including the UK, South Africa, China, United Arab Emirates
, Australia and now this exciting new talent has made it to
NZ. Eddie has shared the stage with the likes of Chris Rock,
Robin Williams, Dave Chapelle and Seinfeld. Read more on
www.eddieifftcom
THE
BIG SHOW will be hosted by infamous Australian comedian,
MICKEY D whose late night PHAT CAVE show has become
legendary over the last 4 years at the Edinburgh
Fringe.
The BIG SHOW 08
Weds 7 to Sat 10 May /
8pm
At the Opera House- Wellington
Bookings at
Ticketek Ph
0800Ticketek
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