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A man of many talents
Dionne Christian talks to the man who put the music and lyrics into Matilda the Musical.

Why are there so few women on 7 Days?
7 Days is still by far NZ's most successful comedy vehicle, but where's the women?

Twelve Questions with Sieni Leo'o Olo
Actress and comedian Sieni Leo'o Olo talks about her Mangere childhood and her new show.

Chris Rock's show labeled 'tasteless'
Australian fans have slammed him for his edgy jokes.

From Real Housewives to retirement home
Louise Wallace goes from Real Housewives glam to retirement home resident in a new play.

Russell Howard's 'mind-blowing' NZ memory
There's a special reason why Russell Howard holds New Zealand fondly in his heart.

I was an extra for Flight of the Conchords
"We were a band of naive New Zealanders with small t-shirts and fluffy hair."

Mamma Mia! What a show
Local audiences enjoy fabulous, charming, talented Northland version of Mamma Mia!

An episode with Tim Batt
Tim Batt, comedian, writer, talks to us about his upcoming show, Banter.

Should we forgive Kathy Griffin?
The comedian, who held a prop of Trump's bloody head, deserved to be called out.

Why this comedian's getting death threats
Sarah Silverman has to have metal detectors at her gigs because of threats.

Real life drama behind comedy fest hit
She ran away from home, and ended up in jail. Her story has just won a comedy award.

Real life drama a top comedy
Angella Dravid opens up on real life pain behind award-winning comedy routine.

Two peas in a podcast
No subject is taboo, Alice Snedden and Rose Matafeo tell Angela Barnett.

This year's Billy T award winner confirmed
Angella Dravid has won the prestigious Billy T Award for 2017.

Rhys Mathewson's wonderful brand of weird
Rhys Mathewson hooks his audience in with his nifty, sarcastic delivery.

Kiwi comics screw up Billy T's best jokes
Anika Moa's speed dating with the Billy T nominees got very awkward.

Cosby: 'I hope I'm not in trouble'
Embattled comedian Bill Cosby has given his first interview in more than two years.

Is this the comedy fest's most outrageous act?
"I'm not in this for the craft, I'm in this for the fame, the free s**t and the dick."

Cosby: 'I hope I'm not in trouble now'
Bill Cosby hopes to return to performing, despite his sexual assault trial starting soon.

Alice Snedden delivers a few snorts
Snedden's first ever debut standup show delivers dry humour and a steady stream of laughs.

Chris Martin's 'Ol Smarty Pants'
The English comedian had an instant rapport with a Kiwi audience.

Will Ferrell breaks into Whitney Houston
Comedian Will Ferrell channeled his best Whitney Houston at the USC.

Comedy worthy of Fred Dagg's laughs
Rhys Mathewson describes how the late John Clarke contributed to NZ's comedy landscape.

Why this comedian's parents aren't laughing
As the parents of Guy and Paul, the Williams are used to awkward banter.

Comedian mocks mum right to her face
The 2017 Billy T nominees perform for their toughest crowd yet: Their parents.

Nic Sampson is a force to be reckoned with
'Jewel Heist' is a deeply rewarding blend of stand-up and theatre.

The contradictory comedy of Guy Montgomery
Guy Montgomery is intoxicating, enveloping and absurdly entertaining in his latest show.

What does James Roque want to show you?
From sex to delving into his porn addiction, this show is not for the faint hearted.