A comic genius is a guy who can skulk onto the stage and tell a joke about not being allowed to open his hotel window and have everyone giggling and writhing.

Scottish duo Barry and Stuart represent a wave of edgy magic acts invading the comedy scene, reports Russell Baillie.

Julian Clary talks to Russell Baillie about his return to live comedy, his chooks and why the camp guy on stage isn't quite him.

Rose Matafeo is a Burt Bacharach fan and partial to big hair but she's on the pulse of what's funny now, writes Jacqueline Smith.

A comic genius is a guy who can skulk onto the stage and tell a joke about not being allowed to open his hotel window and have everyone giggling and writhing.

An A-Z Guide to the 2010 Auckland Comedy Festival.

Seven days in the life of comedian Chris Brian.

Sarah Lang meets the country's loveable larrikin comedians: Dai Henwood, Ben Hurley and Steve Wrigley.

You might think anyone wanting to stand up in front of a room of strangers and try to make them laugh is mad.

And what do you for a job? asked Chris Cox of one of the six whom he had dragged up on stage for the grand finale.

The widow and daughter of Billy T. James are considering legal action for what they claim is their share of royalties.

After a bumper opening weekend, Boy is on track to become one of New Zealand's most successful films.

Flight of the Conchords seem to be doing okay when it comes to "business time" (that's not a euphemism).

Comedy co-stars Jaquie Brown and Madeleine Sami are dancing to another tune.

Get your ribs ready for the next round of what promises to be side-splitting comedy shows.

We no longer have Rove McManus gracing our living rooms every Friday night but he's heading over to host the annual comedy gala on Friday April 23.

A disappointingly bland romantic comedy, Valentine's Day boasts an ensemble cast.

Modern Family's bittersweet laughs are worth staying home for.

The man who gave us Al Bundy returns to our screens as an older but not necessarily wiser television father.

Calling middle-agers John Travolta and Robin Williams old dogs may seem a bit harsh, few Hollywood actresses would agree to be in a film with a similar title.

Crusty Larry David has found his movie niche as Woody Allen returns to his New York roots.

The prominent comedian facing a child sex charge denies the allegation and will fight to clear his name.

A British cult comedy hit – about Morris dancing – makes its way to cinemas this week.