Stand-Up and Be Counted

Stand-Up and be Counted (SUABC) is a brand new and unique radio comedy series conceived and created by Mike Bodnar and captured for radio right here in Wellington!

Be part of this ground-breaking new comedy concept as we record the four programmes for National Radio, one each Wednesday in October. But first, here's the premise:

Each SUABC show will be half an hour long and will be broadcast over four weeks (schedule still to be decided).

In each week three different stand-up comedians will be taken on one afternoon to an undisclosed “secret” destination for up to two hours where they will “experience the environment”.

They will then have approximately three hours in which to write no more than six minutes of absolutely brand new comedy inspired entirely by where they’ve just been, what they saw and what they did there, etc.

Then, that same evening they will perform their material in front of a live audience as part of the show, which will be recorded. Think pressure-cooker comedy. Think ad-lib with some preparation. The comedians will be under pressure to stay focused on topic, demonstrate genuine comic ability both in material and performance, and while doing all of that, bring the house down.

Each week the audience chooses a winner, and in the final (fourth) show the three previous winners will again be taken to a secret location, experience it, write new comedy and then perform live and against each other in the ‘grand final’.

Entry is free but bookings will be essential, so contact Mike Bodnar on mgbodnar@gmail.com or phone 027 208 9453.

The comedians taking part:
October 7: Danni Taylor, Matt Mulholland, Benjamin Crellin
October 14: Hilaire Carmody, Jim Stanton, Derek Flores
October 21: Chelsea Hughes, TJ McDonald, Fergus Aitken
October 28: Three of the above!

This promises to be a lot of fun, and as an audience member you'll get a chance to support your favourite comedians. Come to one or come to all of the shows, see you there!

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