Comedy Divas - Like a Well-Shaken Cosmo

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Comedy Divas

Like a Well-Shaken Cosmo the Comedy Divas are Straight Up!

A cocktail of divine comediennes serve up a tall glass of laughter in Auckland on the 10th of May and in Wellington on the 18th of May.

The sparkling tiara on the head of the NZ International Comedy Festival, Comedy Divas is one of the most successful events in the Festival. It continues to be a cornerstone show as it gives an enthusiastic and loyal audience of savvy women a chance to grab their friends and have an incredible night on the town.

2006 “Scotswoman of the Year” finalist, 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Award winner and named the 3rd funniest comedian in the UK’s Time Out magazine, Janey Godley takes up her position as mistress of ceremonies in Auckland this year. Godley’s popularity on these shores has seen her almost as much of a attraction as the event itself – winning “Spirit of the Festival” in the 2006 Festival awards for “Good Godley!” and finding the time to release two books; the autobiography “Handstands In The Dark” becoming a UK Top Ten Bestseller.

The funniest working mother in Australia today, Fiona O’Loughlin presents this year’s event in Wellington and has behind her over ten years of experience not only as a stand-up comic but as a writer for ABC Radio and a columnist in her native Australia. Having made several appearances on television series in Oz such as “Spicks and Specks” and is a regular feature on the country’s popular television programme “Sunrise”. Fiona’s work on stage is as impressive as it off – headlining the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and earning acclaim at Montreal’s invitation-only festival Just For Laughs.

Taking to the stage this year are a mixture of comediennes both shaken and stirred within the comedy world – last year’s Fred award nominee Justine Smith, comedy Queen-bee Michele A’Court, Jan Maree, Ireland’s Maeve Higgins, Australia’s Hannah Gadsby and many more to be announced!

Put on your glad rags, call your girlfriends and as always pack your waterproof mascara with you – 2009’s Comedy Divas is best served with lashing of bubbly and plenty of sass! It’s better than Sex… in the City.

Goody bags for all and prizes to be won!!

For more information, visit www.comedyfestival.co.nz for more information.
Comedy Divas plays:
AUCKLAND:
Sunday 10th May, 7:30pm
SKYCITY Theatre, corner Hobson Street and Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD
Hosted by Janey Godley (Scotland) and featuring Michele A’Court, Maeve Higgins, Justine Smith and more to be announced

WELLINGTON:
Monday 18th May, 7:30pm
Embassy Theatre, 10 Kent Terrace
Hosted by Fiona O’Loughlin (Australia) and featuring Hannah Gadsby (Australia), Justine Smith, Jan Maree and more to be announced.

Tickets: Adults - $35/Concessions & Groups 10+ - $29.50/ Special Luxury Seats (Wellington only) $29.50
Booking: TICKETEK – 0800 TICKETEK (0800 842 5385) or www.ticketek.co.nz (service fees apply)

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