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linger

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:50:51 +1300

Carey Marx's show about his heart attack has finally been broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Available to stream until the end of January.

TracyMac

Fri, 09 May 2014 02:20:23 +1200

While I'm not someone who runs around wailing "triggurrrrr!", I would have walked out of the show after it descended into that area (at least, as it was described).

Maybe the dude is being all "edgy" and "clever" by playing on the audience's touchy points, but I think art done…

Ethan Tucker

Thu, 08 May 2014 21:46:27 +1200

You had me worried, reading that review. Having seen the gig, I wouldn't say I welcome Hunter's focus on particular issues, but I'd note that he's a trained actor who knows how to play his 'rich, white, uptight' audiences to get a reaction and test what's acceptable. I enjoyed the…

Russell Brown

Thu, 08 May 2014 15:50:00 +1200

Without wishing to linkwhore I’m going to post another review I did of Reginald D Hunter. Which in many ways was actually more troubling than Lovegrove’s.

Yes, I read that earlier in the day. Yikes.

Stuart Coats

Thu, 08 May 2014 15:19:29 +1200

From down in Wellington: give Tighty Whiteys a go when it gets up north. Really funny stuff from a couple of great performers.

The Ruminator

Thu, 08 May 2014 13:11:11 +1200

Without wishing to linkwhore I'm going to post another review I did of Reginald D Hunter. Which in many ways was actually more troubling than Lovegrove's.

There seems to be a real misogynistic air to this year's festival. Having said that, it's all come from comedians over the age of…

linger

Wed, 07 May 2014 15:47:41 +1200

The description of Carey Marx's show had me feeling I'd heard it before. As it turns out, I hadn't: instead, I'd heard a very similarly themed autobiographical radio comedy series ( Richard Tyrone Jones' Big Heart). Which I also recommend.

Russell Brown

Wed, 07 May 2014 13:23:38 +1200

Looking forward to it, but rather nervous as we’re seated in the front row

We were in the front row for Jeremy Elwood. I was a little concerned we might be putting him off.

Ethan Tucker

Wed, 07 May 2014 13:09:52 +1200

Seeing Reginald D Hunter tomorrow night! Looking forward to it, but rather nervous as we're seated in the front row. Mustn't be late.

The Ruminator

Wed, 07 May 2014 12:35:56 +1200

If you get the chance to go, I can highly recommend Guy Montgomery's Billy T show. It is spectacular.

Public Address

Wed, 07 May 2014 12:35:56 +1200

Discussion from blog post.