Last Laugh

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When:

Sun 11 May ’08, 7:00pm

Where: SkyCity Theatre, Cnr Victoria and Federal Sts, Auckland

Ticket Information:

  • Adult: $45.00
  • Concession: $39.50
  • Groups (10+): $39.50
  • Booking fees may apply

Last laugh is the NZ Comedy Festival awards and closing event.

Hosted by one of NZ's most respected live comedians Mr Jeremy Corbett. See final performances from the 2008 BILLY T and THE FRED Award nominees, before the winners are announced plus a host of Festival's Awards.

The 2008 Billy T Nominees are Grant Lobban, Jim Brown, The Lonesome Buckwhips, Simon McKinney and Steve Wrigley.

THE FRED Award is named in honour of ex-pat comedy icon John Clarke's Kiwi character Fred Dagg. The award celebrates comedy excellence with a $3000 travel grant prize. Past recipients include Brendhan Lovegrove (2006) and Dai Henwood (2007).

Limited seats are available for this show - so get in quick!

Exerpts will be filmed for TV - so dress nice - you may get your 15 seconds of fame.

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  • avatar

    Content Editor 5 years ago

    Hi guys!

    Thanks for all your entries. This time the three winners are:

    - puk
    - Leaf
    - Shenanigans

    Keep your eye on The Hive, we have a lot more competitions running this month :)

    Cheers - Gina @ Eventfinder

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    Shenanigans 5 years ago

    Gotta be Justine Smith - nothing beats hearing a Christchurch girl churn out sophisticated filth!! Love it! Love the fact that Dai Henwood is her best friend too - super dooper funny combo!

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    Shelly draga 5 years ago

    Dai Henwood is a crack up...nobody beats this one! A classy act!

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    Wendy Lester 5 years ago

    My son ! He is performing as part of the Class Comedians showcase this year. Nice to know I gave birth to a class clown .

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    adgwn 5 years ago

    Janey Godley

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    Cowgirl 5 years ago

    Ewan Gilmour.... he doesn't even have a festival gig but the long haired Westie is still the best in the country!

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    patagoniantoothfish 5 years ago

    Jeremy Elwood : he already won the Best Costume and Most Likely To Be Mistaken For Jeremy Corbett When Purchasing Tickets categories. Just give him the whole thing.

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    Henry Principal 5 years ago

    Dai Henwood, if he was any more funny, I would 'dai' laughing!

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    Sarah Neville 5 years ago

    Jason John Whitehead! Saw this guy at the Classic last year, he took the piss out of my boyfriend at the time, Who ended up cheating on me with my auntie. Good on ya Jas, i owe you one !!!

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    Lisa Ross 5 years ago

    jimeoin, we have booked to watch him on the 3rd May, just watch his eyebrowns and facial expressions that says it all

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    cafegirl 5 years ago

    Arj Barker. His show was so good I brought a signed DVD and that is saying something as I am watching my money. He was totally charming too and what more he is on Flight of the concords which I luv

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    Talitha Moore 5 years ago

    Flight of the Conchords

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    lwal036 5 years ago

    Winston Peters. Everything he says is comedy gold (albeit unintentionally).

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    Richard 5 years ago

    Jimeoin - anyone who can make you laugh by being a washing machine gets my vote..and the eyebrows!!!

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    Jason 5 years ago

    Would have to be the one and only Justine Smith. She is outrageous. My wife and I were going to have her perform at our wedding reception, but we chickened out!!

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    Glenn Marvin 5 years ago

    Well just like almost everyone else it has to be Dai Henwood. No-one can pole dance in public against a lamp post like that man! Here is a man that has turned making a complete arse of yourself into an artform!

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    jennmark 5 years ago

    I totally agree about jimeoin's eyebrows, but I have to say that Dai Henwood's dance moves would have to crack the toughest nut. Saw him last week at the Gala opener and he was fantastic!

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    hlsaunders 5 years ago

    MIKE MYERS,
    hes awesome! so versatile could do anything if he wanted to..

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    reddeament 5 years ago

    jimeoin.
    because of his eyebrows.
    fullstop.
    they're just mint

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    mustynolan 5 years ago

    The Return of the Jussi - for sure - Justine Smith. What great New Zealand talent the we've managed to claim back from the Aussies! Love it, love it, love it!!!

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    Tammy Aukett 5 years ago

    Well, Lonesome Buckwhips is definitely the most comedic name but my favourite Comedians are definitely Flight of the Conchords! Brett and Jermaine are hilarious and are that rare breed of comedian that make you laugh out lloud when you're at home watching them on TV.

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    Karl van Oldenborgh 5 years ago

    I know someone else should be given a chance, but i think
    Dai Henwood is awesome. He always gets me in stitches. He can say something ordinary like "butternut soup" and it makes me cry.

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    Marta Godden 5 years ago

    Jimeoin for sure! You just can't go past that Irish/Aussie humor.

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    hannahg 5 years ago

    The award winner should be Justine Smith with her fast and smart wit! Never fails to have me in stitches - I love the way she describes circumstances in her life in such a hilarious way - great way to look at life!! She should definately win!

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    adgwn 5 years ago

    It has to be Arj Barker

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    MICHELE55 5 years ago

    Arj Barker....What a STAR!!

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    azpen 5 years ago

    I agree with Ozki that Jarred Christmas should win - Why, cos I don't know any better! Cheers.

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    ozki smith 5 years ago

    New Zealand comedian Jarred Christmas, awesome stand up comedian taking great kiwi humor to rest of the world

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    anna stowers 5 years ago

    robin williams cause he is funny

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