Comedy

Barnie Duncan & Trygve Wakenshaw - Different Party

Amongst the drudgery of the 9-5, the minutiae of office existence are transformed into gleeful slapstick.

$30 - $32 (plus service fees)
60 minutes, no interval
14-18 May 2024

Amongst the drudgery of the 9-5, the minutiae of office existence are transformed into gleeful slapstick as these two clown and comedy performers come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. Dialogue is minimal, but jokes are plentiful in this extraordinary celebration of the banal.

"The performance is perfect" - Chortle, UK
"Howlingly funny, exquisitely performed hour of office-set slapstick from two of New Zealand's most exciting comic talents"- The Telegraph, UK

Winner - Best Comedy 2018, Adelaide Fringe Festival - Different Party
Winner - The Fred Award 2014, NZ International Comedy Festival - Trygve Wakenshaw
Fred Award nominee 2019, NZ International Comedy Festival - Barnie Duncan

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Presented By:
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Audience Warnings: 
This performance may contain colorful language and adult themes, and is recommended for ages 14+.

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