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Review: Nosferatu Looking for Love " a chaotic and heartfelt hour of comic-gothic comedy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (83+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Erin Harrington reviews Nosferatu Looking for Love, created and performed by Rhiannon Mc Call, directed by Abby Howells, at Little Andromeda, Thursday 14 May 2026. That said, this show has a big,…...
Review: Death at Murder Manor " clever improvised theatre that's dead funny
2+ week, 3+ day ago (63+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Jordon Jones reviews Death at Murder Manor, directed by Brendon Bennetts, at the Court Theatre, presented as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival, Thursday 7 May 2026. Death at Murder Manor…...
Review: The 2026 Best Foods Comedy Gala " Christchurch finally gets a terrific spread (and some comedians)
2+ week, 6+ day ago (409+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Charlotte Thornton reviews the 2026 Best Foods Comedy Gala, presented by the NZ International Comedy Festival, at the Christchurch Town Hall, Sunday 3 May 2026. The venue is a surprisingly good fit for…...
Review: An Hour of Smith and Allan " sharp minds and quick quips make a great hour of long-form improv
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (95+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Ruth Agnew reviews An Hour of Smith and Allan at Little Andromeda, Friday 17 April 2026. Dildos dispensed with, a crown was the one audience offer chosen as the starting stimulus for…...
Review: Volcano: A Science Comedy Show " eruptions of laughter (and other such jokes)
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (303+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Charlotte Thornton reviews Volcano: A Science Comedy Show, performed by Ben Miller, at Little Andromeda, Friday 27 March 2026. For most of us, science lessons end in adolescence. We get through the…...
Interview: Tim Bain on the Court Theatre's Rainbow Theatre Festival, creating experiences for everyone, and why bonkers is the best
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (508+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Erin Harrington talks with Tim Bain about the upcoming Rainbow Festival at the Court Theatre, which features seven shows and events from Thursday 5 " Sunday 8 March, 2026." EH: How would you describe…...
Review: The Merry Wives of Windsor " a smart and funny take on a flawed comedy
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Ruth Agnew reviews The Merry Wives of Windsor, produced by Top Dog Theatre Company as their annual Open Air Summer Shakespeare production, at Mona Vale, Friday 6 February 2026. Grubb has a…...
Review: Doomsday Comedy " comedy is tragedy plus freedom
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) Flat City Field Notes Arts and culture in "tautahi Christchurch Charlotte Thrornton reviews Doomsday Comedy, at A Rolling Stone, Friday 6 February 2026. Legacy stand-ups love to tell us that comedy is about taking risks and being unafraid to offend. Doomsday Comedy…...