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  • 26 - 28 March 2026
    Theatre
    Two actors dressed up as many different characters from a film set, standing in from of a green four leaf clover background with cows behind them.

    Stones in His Pockets

    When a Hollywood film upends a 1990s Irish village, the locals use humour to navigate heartbreak and cultural dissonance. Two actors - fifteen characters- in a fast-paced, award-winning masterclass in storytelling.
  • 26 March 2026 7:30pm
    Music
    Image of Musician Mountain Boy with a sunset mountain background, text reads 'Avalanche City + Mountain Boy'

    Avalanche City + Mountain Boy

    Following their sold-out NZ tour, Avalanche City (best known for "Love Love Love" & "Inside Out") + Mountain Boy return for a night of beautiful live music.
  • 27 March 2026
    Event
    Dungeon Crawler

    Dungeon Crawler Carl

    New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman is bringing Dungeon Crawler Carl Live to Auckland for an intimate, one-night-only discussion of his unique and highly immersive LitRPG series. The event also celebrates the launch of Dinniman’s brand-new release, Operation Bounce House.
  • 28 March 2026
    Comedy
    A cartoon style banner, pale peach with 3 small tiles featuring a cartoon image of Yang Bo. Some yellow chinese characters are included on the tiles

    Yang Bo's Stand-up Comedy Solo — “Twists and Turns Live”

    This is a 90-minute stand-up comedy show featuring one headliner and one host, who also serves as the opening act. The headliner is Yang Bo.
  • 29 March 2026
    Comedy
    A cartoon image of a man in a white tshirt riding the back of a shark agaisnt a cartoon background of Auckland. Text Reads: Q Loft Sunday Auckland 29.03 Yevgeniy Chebatkov

    Yevgeniy Chebatkov: “On the Other Shores” – New Stand-Up Show

    Yevgeniy Chebatkov brings his brand-new stand-up show "On the Other Shores" to Australia and New Zealand. Performed in Russian language.
  • 7 - 12 April 2026
    Theatre
    Stephen Papps and a greyhound lie in a double bed together. Stephen looks out surprised, the dog  looks at him. Stephen wears red PJs. The dog is a dark grey colour. The bed has white pillows and sheets.

    Social Animal

    Joe Quigley loses everything, only to get a dog. That he hates. Stephen Papps (“patent mastery…extraordinary” - Theatreview)  arrives fresh from a hit Wellington season in this solo tour de force.
  • 09 April - 03 May 2026
    Theatre
    Actor Beulah Koale looking off to the side, with dark shadows and a dark green background

    Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge

    In a world hostile to outsiders, it asks what a man will sacrifice for the people he loves, and what happens when he can’t let go.
  • 16 - 19 April 2026
    Theatre
    A picture of corrogated iron fence with sandbags above. in front stands Mark Wright in soldier get up.up above is the text Voices From gallipoli, written and performed by Mark White

    Voices From Gallipoli

    Mark Wright’s critically acclaimed one-man show 'Voices From Gallipoli' brings to life nine vividly drawn characters inspired by real stories from the First World War that shaped the ANZAC legacy.
  • 5 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    Abby Howells stands agaisnt a dark maroon background. She wears her short blonde hair in ringlets and is dressed in a high collared victorian-esque white dress. She looks out with a serious expression. She holds a doll that matches her almost exactly in appearances

    Abby Howells: The Cave

    Welcome to The Cave. What is The Cave? Well, you’ll have to come to find out. Does Abby know what The Cave is? Oh yeah, don’t worry about that. The Cave is funny (hopefully hahahah) The Cave is nice, I reckon come on in.
  • 5 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    An image of Mo Munn (head and shoulders framing) in front of an oven - she has shoulder length hair, a white jacket with black stripes,and red lipstick.

    Mo Munn: Is it off?

    An oversharer with a splash of OCD, multi-award-winning comedian Mo Munn squishes stand-up, experimental and musical comedy together for a rapid-fire whiplash of a show!
  • 5 - 6 May 2026
    Comedy
    A close up shot of Alfred Adriaan in profile with an eyebrow raised

    Alfred Adriaan: Positive Strokes

    Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with Alfred Adriaan’s brand new show, “Positive Strokes”! This South African comedy sensation, known for selling out shows across Mzansi and beyond, is returning to New Zealand to tickle your funny bone with his unique take on life.
  • 5 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    An image of Maria Williams in a hillary duff-esque blone wig, looking up to the sky leaning her head on her hand, diary in front of her.

    Maria Williams: Lezzie McGuire

    She loves Chad Michael Murray, Hilary Duff and Jesus Christ.
  • 5 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    Sean Collier stands looking annoyed holding his phone in his hand in front of a digital image of a burning cityscape. An instagram and youtube logo float in the flames

    Sean Collier: Shitegeist

    After touring his award-winning debut show "Write-off" around Australia NZ comedian Sean Collier brings his fresh new hour to the NZ Comedy Festival.
  • 5 May 2026
    Comedy
    An image of Lou Wall red hair tied in a pony, popping the collar of a green adidas tracksuit

    Lou Wall: Where Are All The Tall Grandmas?

    Where Are All the Tall Grandmas? Be honest, you’ve never seen one have you? So where the f#%k are they? Do they shrink? Die young? Are short kings eating them? Or perhaps they are thriving in an underground society, gathering each night by candlelight to uphold the sacred sanctity of the towering matriarch.
  • 5 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    Benny Feldman stands speaking into a microphone wearing a green shirt agaisnt a black background. It's covered in colourful drawn butterflies. Text reads Benny Feldman's Butterfly Pavillion NZICF May 5 - 9 Auckland May 12 - 16 Wellington

    Benny Feldman's Butterfly Pavilion

    Benny Feldman is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about butterflies, frogs, and such, and for performing with Tourette’s syndrome, and your weird younger sibling sending you his clips.
  • 6 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    A very close up photo of just Tony's eyes and forehead. He wears glasses and stands agaisnt a light pink background

    Tony Lyall: Crowd Work Comedy Kia Carnival

    Everyone loves crowd work comedy. The Internet, the crowd, the comedian who hasn't had to write any material, but is there a way to perfect the art?
  • 6 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    An image of Harrison keefe up agaisnt a wall in a purple tinted spotlight, hands up, mouth taped, glasses on, mic drapped round his shoulders

    Harrison Keefe: I said that, did I?

    Last year Harrison Keefe got a job hosting a radio show. No training, no mentor, plenty of broadcasting standards complaints.
  • 7 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedian Tarang Hardikar smiling with his microphone, performing a comedy special

    Tarang Hardikar - If I'm Not Wrong

    Tarang Hardikar brings to you his new comedy hour full of anecdotes about his bizarre childhood and his peculiar habit of questioning every minute aspect of life.
  • 7 -8 May 2026
    Comedy
    A photo of Renee Church standing at an odd angle with robotic arms agaisnt a pink background. She wears a black dress and has red hair

    Renee Church: Hot Girl Coming

    Being hot is so important right now! But there’s one problem; Renee Church has never identified as a hot girl.
  • 07 May 2026
    Comedy
    Chan Lok Tim smiles widely at the camera. He has black hair and wears glasses. He has on a maroon blazer and a black t-shirt with flowers on it. Behind him is a cartoon background of a balcony with lots of vases of flowers looking out over the ocean. At the edges there are maroon curtains tied back.

    Chan Lok Tim: Congratulations good for you - Cantonese Stand Up Comedy

    Tim brings his brand new Cantonese stand-up show, "Congratulations Good for You," to New Zealand for the very first time.
  • 07 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A red background with yellow text in the centre that reads The Big Show. Underneath across the bottom there are seven headshots of performing comedians

    The Big Show 2026

    Up to 2 hours of world class comedy. The ideal festival party for family, friends, workmates or the social network. Always a hot ticket!
  • 07 May 2026
    Comedy
    An image of Cathy, Vinnie, Bailey, Brynley in suits sitting on a couch looking up at the camera, a cartoon checkered background - orange and blue

    Problemz

    Join Brynley Stent (‘Taskmaster NZ’) Bailey Poching (‘Snort’) Catherine Yates (‘Wellington Paranormal’) and Vincent Andrew-Scammell (‘Bull Rush’) as they man the hotline of PROBLEMZ!
  • 8 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedian Anisa Nandaula in a yellow jumpsuit, holding a microphone and smiling with a blue background

    Anisa Nandaula - No Small Talk

    Nominee Best Newcomer 2025 Melbourne Comedy Festival. No filters, no small talk - just big laughs.
  • 8 - 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    A photo of the two members of Tough Tiger Fist wearing Tough Tiger fist Tshirts sitting listening to a walkman together agaisnt a white background

    Tough Tiger Fist: Now That's What I Call Musical Comedy!

    Get ready to rock out with your glock(enspiel) out! 2024 Billy T Award nominee Tough Tiger Fist presents, Now That’s What I Call Musical Comedy!
  • 9 - 10 May 2026, 5pm
    Comedy
    Comedian Stephen K Amos, a black middle aged man with an excellent smile, stands in front of a bright yellow background

    Stephen K Amos - Now We're Talking

    Internationally acclaimed comedian Stephen K Amos (UK) returns to New Zealand with a brand-new show Now We’re Talking.
  • 9 May 2026
    Comedy
    A yellow background with mathematical symbols  behind a cartoon face of Paddy Gower - text reads Paddy Gower Live, The F**king News

    The F#$%ing News - Paddy Gower Live

    Paddy G, live on stage. Now this really is The F#$%ing News.
  • 10 May 2026, 6.15pm
    Comedy
    a close up picture of Sofie Hagen looking off bemused agaisnt a red background. She wears a red top, has brown hair and a fringe, and has hexagonal glasses

    Sofie Hagen: I think some of this is my fault

    Sofie won Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015 and she thinks you all stopped talking about it too soon.
  • 3 May 2026 - 7:45pm
    Comedy
    Comedian Felicity Ward dressed in a pink old hollywood dress and feather hat, throwing jazz hands and gleaming with enthusiasm

    Felicity Ward - I WISH I COULD COME OUT OF MY SHELL

    Best International Act Nomination - New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2025

  • 12 - 14 May 2026
    Comedy
    A photo of Anthony Crum, mouth open. He wears a maroon tshirt and gold glasses

    Anthony Crum: Handsome Man

    Don't over sell your show they say. Well.. Never. Tell. Me. The. Odds. God's Own, Anthony Crum returns with a near PERFECT hour of Stand Up Comedy.
  • 12 -16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A photo of Richie Faavesi up close wearing a blue backwards cap and speaking into a microphone. He stands agaisnt a digitalised sparkly black and gold background. Next to him text reads '2026 comedy festival richie faavesi Living proof'

    Richie Faavesi: Living proof

    Richie Faavesi is a New Zealand comedian delivering raw, honest comedy rooted in culture, faith, family, and real-life experience.
  • 12 - 16 May 2026, 7:30pm
    Comedy
    Comedian Ivan Aristeguieta Smiling warmly, wearing a brown leather jacket with a bright green background behind him

    Ivan Aristeguieta - READY TO MAMBO

    Hold on to your maracas! South America's own Ivan Aristeguieta has become one of Australia's biggest comedy stars, and now he's finally heading back to NZ!
  • 12 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    Robyn Reynolds stands agaisnt a blue background in blue and yellow excercise gear.

    Robyn Reynolds: What Doesn't Kill You

    Heartfelt and hilarious, with a few songs thrown in!
  • 13 - 14 May 2026
    Comedy
    Brynley crouches in a bat like dress, wings outstretched stands in front of a maroon background.

    Brynley Stent: Bird of the Year

    In 2021, the pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bat) won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year – despite being a mammal, and not at all a bird.
  • 13 - 14 May
    Comedy
    A mid-shot photo of Tom Sainsbury in a black t-shirt that says in white writing 'speaking my truth'. He wears a silver bob wig, and stands agaisnt a grey background.

    Tom Sainsbury: Speaking My Truth

    Tom’s new stand-up show is about humiliation, self-sabotage, and the modern obsession with self-expression.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    An image of James lying on his back looking up at the camera with a severe expression. He wears a leopard print suit and a red cravate

    James Mustapic Yourself Up And Get Back On That Saddle Girlfriend

    James Mustapic has been through a lot in the past year. He’s written a brand new show about it.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A group of people on stage

    STAMPTOWN

    The New Zealand International Comedy Festival presents – STAMPTOWN This is not a “sit nicely and chuckle” comedy show. Stamptown is a raunchy, chaotic, 90 minute spectacle featuring the most exciting alternative performances from around the world.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    12 colourful squares (pink, orange purple) with different images of Annie in a business and shirt and tie poppping out, on the phone, on the computer, making a love heart

    Annie Guo - Artificial Infidelity: How Things are Going with my A.I. Boyfriends

    Annie spent many nights during 2025 in a sci-fi universe slaying monsters with her artificial video-game boyfriends: a merman, a space gangster and a pilot. Meanwhile, her real-life partner was busy losing his soul to Path of Exile 2. It wasn't cheating; it was multitasking.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    Close up image of Tim Batts face in front of a background of red green and orange stripes agaisnt black and grey curved lines, encased within a cartoon border with graphics and shapes. Outside black border with text that reads Eternal optimist Tim Batt Wellington 6 - 9 May, Auckland 13 - 16 May

    Tim Batt: Eternal Optimist

    It’s 2026 and tragically, comedy has become important. After years away from the festival circuit, Tim has decided it’s now time to ignore his young children and make light of the rising tide of fascism.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    an image of booth the clown agaisnt a blue background with lips around her head. Text reads: Kissing Booth

    Kissing Booth

    When finding love we're always told to "be yourself" but what if "yourself" is chronically comical? Two time Best Comedian (Wellington Comedy Awards) winner Booth the Clown is seeking answers.. and a little kiss...
  • 14 - 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    A digitalised photo fo Alan McElroy in profile wearing a watermelon shirrt with a cartoon image behind him, flames on a building, a flying shopping trolley, fish, cat, and inflatable flamingo

    Alan McElroy: I Am Chaos

    Alan McElroy returns with the final part of his accidental trilogy.
  • 14 - 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedian Ben Knight Smiling as he talks into a microphone on stage, text reads Ben Knight - The Parent/Teacher Interview

    Ben Knight - The Parent/Teacher Interview

    Ever wondered what teachers really think about you, your kids and the education system? Enjoy an hour of brutally honest comedy, hosted by teacher Ben Knight.
  • 14 - 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    a street fighter 2 pinball machine stand in front of a purple lightening background next to it sits Shady Tapu in a blue letterman jacket and a backwards cap.

    Shady Tupu: Shady's Aftermath

    Raised in the 90s without a father, Award Winning Comic Shady Tupu grew up learning life the hard way — through streets, mistakes, and survival.
  • 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    An orange background behind an image of Justine Smith in a pink leopard print top. To the side of her text reads B**** Bettter have my funny, hosted by Justine Smith

    B**** Better Have My Funny

    The New Zealand Comedy Trust presents – B**** Better Have My Funny. A comedy show. A party. A public service.
  • 15 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A cartoon image of a black brick wall with a cartoon figure of TimProvise down in the left corner, bearded and wearing a checkered shirt and sweatpants. In the centre cartoon grafitti reads TimProvise Good in the Hood

    TimProvise: Good in the Hood

    Good in the Hood is a light-hearted comedy game show that brings comedians from different cultural backgrounds together to test how well they understand each other’s lived experiences.
  • 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A teal background with a black sofa chair.  On either side of the image you can see half of a face poking out - on the left Matias Avaca on the right Daniel Fernandez

    Spanglish Comedy: El Diván

    "Un espectáculo de comedia de Laenye Productions, con Matías Avaca y Daniel Fernández. El Diván es una comedia en español que, desde una sesión de terapia grupal tan seria como sospechosa, explora la migración, la identidad y aquello que compartimos cuando vivimos entre culturas. Una hora para decirlo todo. Risas garantizadas. Resultados… discutibles."
  • 10 May 2026
    Comedy
    A yellow banner with peach text with reads JOE DAYMOND'S COMEDY MIXTAPE, with Randy Sjafrie. There is then a record image spinning, with a mans face smiling out from the middle

    Joe Daymond's Comedy Mixtape

    The New Zealand Comedy Trust presents – Joe Daymond’s Comedy Mixtape. Auckland, you’re getting the playlist version of the Festival - loud, fast, and full of bangers.
  • 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A man stands on a purple stage with fireworks going off beside him

    Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

    The New Zealand Comedy Trust & STAMPTOWN presents – Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour He’s done a 10-week Off-Broadway run in New York City, and now he’s headed to Aotearoa for the first time ever… and we’re not totally sure what’s about to happen.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedian Ray O'Leary holding his glasses off of his face and peering at them suspiciously, wearing a suit with a bright turqouise backdrop

    Ray O'Leary - I Can See O'Leary Now The Ray Has Gone

    When Ray O’Leary was born, winter changed to spring, a new star appeared in the heavens, and a double rainbow spontaneously appeared.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A picture of henry holding a microphone in a grey hoodie agaisnt a brown background with a yellow star.

    Henry Cheung: Big Rice Energy

    Henry Cheung is channeling the big Chinese energy of his ancestors into his debut show - Big Rice Energy.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Samantha Hannah holds a teddy bear surrounded by other teddy bears agaisnt a pink backdrop. she is laughing and wears a floral dress and has a ribbon in her blond hair

    Samantha Hannah: Peekaboo!

    Do you remember the last time you pissed yourself laughing at someone shouting “Peekaboo!”?
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
     Comedian David Correos pouting his lips, wearing a blue tshirt and standing in a blue stairwell

    David Correos - Touching My Active Mind

    This is my new show, Touching My Active Mind. I’m leaning into all the fun stuff that makes a room feel alive.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    4 side by side matching images of Jonjon with hands framing their face, beautiful  pink nails and a beautiful light pink fluffy throw

    Jonjon Tolovae: MAN, I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN

    In a world controlled by the man, I ponder upon one thought “Man, i feel like a woman”.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A close up of Henry yan with his tongue sticking out in front of a vibrant neon cartoon city scape

    Henry Yan: My Mum Wants A Girlfriend (For Me)?

    Join reluctant Kiwi-born bachelor, Henry Yan as he unpacks growing up with tiger parents, being the ‘awkward guy’ no one asked for, and swiping through life with a heart full of hope but the self-awareness of chatgpt.
  • 20 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A close up photo of Geoff Rissole in front of a cartoon book shelf. Text Reads Geoff Rissole Book Club

    Geoff Rissole: Book Club

    Best-selling author Geoff Rissole explores his love of books in a sharp, silly, and relatable hour of stand-up.
  • 20 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    to the side, with a faded interior of plane background. Text reads dan boerman thinks he can land a play

    Dan Boerman Thinks He Could Land A Plane

    Could you land a plane if you had to? 46% of men surveyed are 'confident' that they could land a plane if they had to, with no training.
  • 21 - 22 May 2026
    Comedy
    ckground. Text in yellow next to it reads Thomas Chapman Work Safe

    Thomas Chapman: Work Safe

    Thomas Chapman is very funny. He is an Auckland based comic who has kept punters in Tamaki Makaurau laughing for the last few years.
  • 21 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedia Guy Williams in a suit with a grey background

    Guy Williams - Rich People Are Stealing From You

    Rich People Are Stealing From You And Blaming Brown People And Trans People And Some People Believe Them Aaahhhhhh!
  • 21 - 22 May 2026
    Comedy
    Sophie Stone sits dressed like a princess agaisnt a castle backdrop.

    Sophie Stone: Winz Princess

    Because delusions of grandeur are free... Join 2025 Raw Comedy Finalist Sophie Stone on her journey through unemployment, delusion, and reintegration with reality.
  • 21 - 22 May 2026
    Comedy
    A delicate pink floral background with 3 photos of courtney over the top, smiling sweetly in a checkered dress, on the ground with a tiger-esque expression and looking over her shoulder in lingere

    Courtney Eggleton: Delicate Flowers

    LATE NIGHT RENDEZVOUS, EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS AND A FAT ASS.
  • 22 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A side profile of Elf who looks downward, eyes downcast. Elf has short auburn hair, painted on eyebrows and looks to be wearing a parrot suit that is red, blue and yellow

    Elf Lyons: Swan

    The giraffe-limbed icon and Gaulier-trained harlequin Elf Lyons brings her cult classic, critically acclaimed, one-woman punk reimagining of Swan Lake to New Zealand.
  • 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    the torso of Rhys Matthewson in a blue shirt and cap is imposed above a background of a island in the middle of the ocean. There is a survivor-esque logo that reads Surblibor - outwit outplay outlaugh Season 4

    Surblibor: Season 4

    Surblibor is back for its fourth season, and this year it's bigger than ever. Bigger venue, bigger challenges, and (because we truly can’t afford more)... the same prize: the title of Sole Surblibor and $1000 cold hard cash.
  • 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Several photos of comedians superimposed over an orange background

    Asian Comedy Takeover

    The Asian Comedy Takeover is back for one night only!
  • 3 - 20 June 2026
    Theatre
    3 people stand in front of a yellow background, a white picket fence with a blue letterbox between. In the foreground a man with a black beanie, a colourful shirt and red back pack looks out at the camera. Behind him there is a man all in white holding a spade looking quizzically at the first man, and a women on the mans other side holding a blue phone, also dressed all in white.

    Balloon Dog

    Would you open your door to a stranger? A beautifully tender tale that reveals that we’re more alike than we think.
  • 02-19 July 2026
    Theatre
    Actors Jarod Rawiri and Renaye Tamati are in blue denim outfits, very close to one another as if about to kiss

    Constellations

    Grounded in Aotearoa and alive with the spirit of renewal, this is a story that reminds us every moment contains infinite possibilities.
  • 15 - 18 July 2026
    Theatre
    A Black and white image of Eddie/Suzy Izzard performing Shakespeare's Hamlet, Izzard is mid-action and wearing a black blazer and fishnet stockings

    EDDIE IZZARD PERFORMS SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET

    BOHM PRESENTS EDDIE IZZARD THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET This production comes directly from her critically acclaimed solo performances of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, which were triple-extended in New York, Chicago, and London.
  • 3-20 September 2026
    Theatre
    Actor Stephen Lovatt stares deadpan into the camera while an unseen person holds a staple gun to his face

    JOB

    She’s a tech girlie with a heavy tote bag. He’s the therapist deciding if she’s safe to go back to work. She says she’s fine. He says he’s listening.
  • 12 September 2026
    Comedy
    An image of Chris Parker resting his elbows on a reflective surface and his hands agaisnt his head agaisnt a purple gradient background. he is reflected back again underneath himself He wears a green shirt and glasses

    Chris Parker: Take a Good Hard Look at Me

    From appearing on your TVs (Have You Been Paying Attention, Thank God You're Here), crashing out online (Instagram, TikTok), or chatting up strangers at the local dog park. My (Chris Parker) intent has always been pure and simple. For you to take a good, hard look at ME!
  • 12 November - 5 December 2026
    Comedy
    Actors Morgana O'Reily & Chris Parker in brown tracksuits, with a grim look on their facepuffing and sweating, spitting water out of their mouths

    Marathon

    The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest sporting events of all time – the 1904 Olympic Marathon.
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