Carroll du Chateau talks to TV comic Urzila Carlson about IQ tests, giraffes in her swimming pool and why she can’t afford to lose weight.

Scott Kara talks to comic multi-instrumentalist Bill Bailey about coping with the horn versions of heavy metal and what to expect from his upcoming tour Downunder.

Cheeky chaps Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce have paired up for a new comedy show. Scott Kara tracked them down for a chat (eventually).

Flight of the Conchords return next month with the biggest NZ tour by a local act, ever. Jemaine Clement tells Scott Kara how the duo have survived and thrived post the US TV show and his badass role in the latest Men in Black.

With his new show, Lenny Henry finally gets what he always wanted - a life in music. He talks to Scott Kara.

Danielle Wright introduces three boys to stand-up and finds them as funny as the comedians.

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival begins this weekend bringing local and international comic heroes to our stages. Here, Janey Godley talks about her forthcoming shows.

Mess with Russell Brand during one of his stand-up comedy shows, and prepare for the consequences.

Charlie Sheen threatened to sue bosses of a sushi-serving strip club over allegations they used his name to promote their VIP room without his permission.

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival brings local and international comic heroes to our stages. Here, Terry Alderton talks about his forthcoming shows.

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival begins this weekend bringing local and international comic heroes to our stages. Here, Jesse Griffin talks about his forthcoming shows.

The Diary presents some of the stars at the NZ International Comedy Festival gala at Aotea Centre Friday night.

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival begins this weekend bringing local and international comic heroes to our stages. Here, Jamie Bowen talks about his forthcoming shows.