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Small bits in the New Zealand Herald

Small newsy bits in the NZ Herald

A couple of mentions in the New Zealand Herald. (That was redundant.)

11.05.06

Snippets:

“Conchords fly New Zealand flag”
New Zealand duo The Flight of the Conchords have picked up a bronze award for comedy at the Sony Awards in London.

The Kiwi comedians, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, won for their self-titled radio show, narrated by Rob Brydon.

Found here: New Zealand Herald

“Festival highlights coming of age of NZ comedy”

With acts like Wellington’s Flight of the Conchords winning awards overseas, there’s every chance New Zealand comedy will become a greater part of mass culture.

Flight of the Conchords won’t be playing - “they’re far too busy for us,” says McMillan - but several successful New Zealand acts will be.

“Rhys Darby is back after getting regular gigs at some of London’s major clubs, and we’re delighted to have Al Pitcher, a Rotorua boy who moved to England to do comedy six years ago and is back here for the first time since,” McMillan says.

Read the whole article here.