Justine Smith returns to the Comedy Festival

Justine Smith returns to the Comedy Festival with her first solo show in 4 years

The 11th May will mark Justine Smith’s first solo show since the riotous hit, Jussi Townduring the 2011 Comedy Festival. Four years is a long time for a stand-up comic, and Justine has plenty to talk about. So over six nights in the third week of the festival in the intimate surroundings of the Classic Studio, she will avail the audience of everything that’s been happening, and the things she’s seen in her typical no holds barred style.

Those who know Justine, or have seen her perform, will know she does not suffer fools gladly. Her charming and expressive performance take her audience along the journey with her, while never far from a punch line or a subtle gag using the raise of an eyebrow.

Justine has been performing around New Zealand for ages and has appeared on our screens in everything from the Comedy Gala to her recent appearance on TV3’s After Hours. A writer on Rhys Darby’s Short Poppies, Justine has also written two live shows with Irene Pink, I’m Sorry I Said That and The Pitch. The latter was the recipient of the NZ Comedy Trust’s Creative Comedy Initiative grant.

Winner of the Billy T Award and also the NZCG Awards for Best Female Comedian, Justine is highly regarded by both her peers and critics.

“[Smith] delivers a highly entertaining, slick night of comedy” - Theatreview.org.nz

“I doubled over with laughter” - Theatreview.org.nz

Raised in Christchurch and residing in West Auckland, there’s not a lot that gets past Justine. A leading light of New Zealand comedy, she is just as comfortable in a theatre as the local bar.

Simply put, one of our best.

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As part of the 2015 NZ International Comedy Festival in cahoots with Old Mout Cider, for some great laughs, grab your favourite people and join us from 24 April - 17 May.

For the full line-up of shows in the Festival head to comedyfestival.co.nz

JUSTINE SMITH - ABROAD
Dates: Monday 11 – Saturday 16 May, 7:15pm
Venue: The Classic Studio, Queen Street, Auckland
Tickets: Adults $24, Concession $20, Groups 4+ $20, Preview $18 (booking fees apply)
Bookings: 0800 TICKETEK // ticketek.co.nz

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