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By Lyndon HoodThe Wellington programme for the 2006 New Zealand International Comedy Festival was lauched today. The festival runs from May 15 to June 3.
See http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/ for more details.
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In Cuba Mall Wellington comedians Steve Wrigley and Greg Ellis (aka"Helmut" and "Heinrich") helped lauch the programme with their "Laughing Yoga" exercises.
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Their work involved offering sweeties to passers-by - but in a "non-sleazy" way.
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Prizes were offered for the best and most natural laugh.
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There was also an opportunity for punter to laugh for free tickets
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Other Comedy Festival participants present included representatives from the DragKings...
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... from Mrs Peacock's World Record Attempt
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... and from R30, who were handing out promotional cups of tea.
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