Reggie Watts’ live show is an explosion of improvisation. Just don’t ask him how he does it, writes Chris Schulz

Barcelona comedy club Teatreneu has installed facial-recognition technology on the back of its chairs to track how much each person in their theatre has enjoyed the show. Each single laugh will cost you €0.30 (NZ50 cents), and customers could face a maximum charge of €24 (NZ$38).

Teatreneu has installed facial-recognition technology on the back of its chairs to track how much each person in their theatre has enjoyed the show.

JJ Fong, Perlina Lau and Ally Xue are three Auckland actresses who decided they wanted to make a comedy series based around their own experiences as New Zealanders - so they did.

Andy Griffiths creates worlds where killer koalas from outer space invade and robots riot — and kids can’t get enough of them, writes Dionne Christian.

"I think," said the comedian Urzila Carlson, "I'm girlier than most girls ... in my situation." Giggle, giggle, she went.

The joker in this year's political pack, Ben Uffindell, is claiming success in last weekend's election after his Civilian Party outpolled his "main opposition", Brendan Horan.

David Farrier writes about playing interviewer to various versions of Rhys Darby in the comedian's new television show, Short Poppies.

Joan Rivers may not have floated everybody's boat. She was a force of nature who spoke her mind with a glorious disregard for taste or diplomacy.

Comedian Tim Vine dusted off his joke book and cleaned up at this year's Edinburgh Fringe when his one-liner was voted the funniest wisecrack of the festival.

It was supposed to be a fun comedy show. Turn up, sit down and have a few laughs. But at Steve-O's Bruce Mason Centre comedy set - it didn't take long for things to turn ugly.

Comedian Jaquie Brown's famous short hair is about to get shorter, when she shaves it next week to raise finds for the Cancer Society.

He's known for performing outrageous stunts as part of Jackass, but Steve-O takes his stand-up comedy seriously. He talks to Chris Schulz.

Bill Bailey admits he has got to a point in his life when he's stopping and assessing things, just in time for his upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

The Eagles have confirmed they'll be swooping in for two shows next March.

Where have we seen you before? I was a gynaecologist on Shortland St, a street comedienne in Power Rangers and a gossip on Good Morning.

We have been performing together for 17 years plus three times at the New Zealand Comedy Gala.

Comedian and TV presenter Rose Matafeo has apologised after scandalising the town of Waiuku by naming it her worst holiday destination.