Stand Up Comedy?

**placidfemme** · 9th May 2006, 09:50

Have many of you been to stand up comedy? Sam and I have been to amatur (Sp) night twice now to support a mate, and I never realised how fun it was... ok honestly some of the newbies really suck and because I've been twice I've also noticed that if the newbie is up there a second time they tend to repeat the same jokes... but still a great "cheap" (only $5 entry, and then drinks on top of that) night out.

Is anyone going to any of the events for comedy fest? Recommend anyone in particular?

**Sniper** · 9th May 2006, 09:53

I will never go unless its a well known name. I spent 7 years of my life being a joker and I sucked at it. No point at being reminded.

You are right, it is fun, but only if you hit them in the head with a rotten tomatoe

**Postie** · 9th May 2006, 09:53

its good fun, Ive done it a few times. Or rather i used to. I haven't done one for about 18 months though.

The MC's are really good, it shows the contrast between the pro's and the amatures.

**placidfemme** · 9th May 2006, 09:55

Yeah the guy who MC'd the first time we went was the best guy on stage... and the MC last night was really good too

I thought it was going to suck, but it really was good

**The_Dover** · 9th May 2006, 09:57

Fuck, come round to my place when I'm pissed and stoned. It's fucking crack up and it's free!

NC · 9th May 2006, 09:58

I got escorted out of the club and to the bar cause I was heckling, they gave me a beer and asked me to do an open night. I refused. Fuck that shit!

**Squeak the Rat** · 9th May 2006, 10:46

Nights at places like the comedy club can be quite variable, but the good nights more than make up for the not so good ones.

As for the comedy festival, there are a few different acts I'll be going to see. I'll likely see Andy Parsons again (bald pommie guy, that narrows it down

). Plus chuck in a few of the international acts such as Arj Barker, Stephen Amos etc. Phil Nicol steals the best titled show of the series "Nearly Gay".... hmmm the mind wobbles.

The smaller caberet style venues are much more fun as it's more intimate and you can knock back a few bevarages while enjoying the show.

Get amongst it, laughing is second only to adrenaline.

**placidfemme** · 9th May 2006, 10:50

Originally Posted by Squeak the Rat

Nights at places like the comedy club can be quite variable, but the good nights more than make up for the not so good ones.

As for the comedy festival, there are a few different acts I'll be going to see. I'll likely see Andy Parsons again (bald pommie guy, that narrows it down

). Plus chuck in a few of the international acts such as Arj Barker, Stephen Amos etc. Phil Nicol steals the best titled show of the series "Nearly Gay".... hmmm the mind wobbles.

The smaller caberet style venues are much more fun as it's more intimate and you can knock back a few bevarages while enjoying the show.

Get amongst it, laughing is second only to adrenaline.

Kewl, I'll keep an eye out for them

**GR81** · 9th May 2006, 11:13

had a fella in my cricket team that did standup comedy.
he is an aussie, so we laughed at him regardless :P

**Cookie** · 9th May 2006, 11:25

I just saw Brendan Lovegrove (MC) there among others the weekend before last. Bloody funny. He's dirty as f*ck so dont take your old Auntie Maude 'cause she will NOT approve.

I loved it.

**ZeroIndex** · 9th May 2006, 11:37

There's a Comedy Night at Hamilton Gardens on Friday night (12th May @ 7:30). I'm gonna go watch that.. Bunch of comedians from all over, but mainly Auckland.. $20 per ticket..

**Big Dave** · 9th May 2006, 11:37

Originally Posted by GR81

had a fella in my cricket team that did standup comedy.
he is an aussie, so we laughed at him regardless :P

Image how much fun HE had watching Kiwis play cricket.

Professional Stand up is much easier to write than deliver - (first hand experience)

I'd go to the festival.

**GR81** · 9th May 2006, 11:47

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Image how much fun HE had watching Kiwis play cricket.

funny you say that. he was the only bright star with the bat in an otherwise less than average season!

**placidfemme** · 9th May 2006, 11:49

Originally Posted by Cookie

I just saw Brendan Lovegrove (MC) there among others the weekend before last. Bloody funny. He's dirty as f*ck so dont take your old Auntie Maude 'cause she will NOT approve.

I loved it.

Was that monday night before last? When the next day was Anzac or sumfin?