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This UK namesake of the lead singer of one of the world’s most famous bands is in Auckland performing his show Chris Martin No. Not That One.

Chris is energetic from the offset, keeping a great pace throughout the show. He is upbeat yet self-deprecating with a youthful enthusiasm which lets you know he loves what he does.

This show focuses on our judgements of both ourselves, and of those around us. Throw in Chris’s neurosis of being alone, immature, thinking too much and being easily distracted and we have the show!

He draws on anecdotes from his own life as well as from his friends and family, his father gaining a starring role. Who would have thought a food diary could be both a literary and comedy masterpiece!

Chris takes us on a journey through various silliness and childish escapades that encompass his life including; inter-species prank playing, unnecessary lying, grown men in theme parks and why you should never text and drive. 

His interactions with the audience are fun and inoffensive creating a relaxed environment of ‘we’re all friends here.’ 

Chris accuses himself of being easily distracted but in a comedy show I think this is a good thing and I think his distractions work well. I enjoy him jumping around topics and I even think he could do more of it!

Chris is not ready to grow up, and that’s fine as this ‘Peter Pan’ comedian is funny, engaging and charming to watch and what’s so good about being grown up anyway??

Chris Martin No. Not That One is on at the Basement Studio until 12 May as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Wow what an amazing first week it’s been! It’s already time to look ahead to week two!

The NZ International Comedy Festival kicked off on Friday 27 April with the monster that is the Comedy Gala. 

It as great to see this aired on TV so we all got a taste of the great acts we could see this year at the festival.

I have been busy watching and reviewing shows so have a look around my blog to see my reviews from the last week.

The live stuff is big this week so lets get started!

My first pick has to be Rhys Darby with his show This Way to Spaceship at SKYCITY Theatre from Tuesday 8 May until Saturday 12 May at 8pm With Support Act Steve Hughes.

If the world is ending this year Rhys Darby has a plan. He’s fairly sure the superpowers each have a spaceship ready to launch on the eve of Armageddon. The trick is… to get onboard!

This new stand-up show accompanies the release of Rhys’ first novel, This Way to Spaceship, a handy autobiographical end of world companion. 

There’s more as Rhys Darby will appear in conversation talking about his new book This Way To Spaceship with Tim Wilson on Sat 12 May as part of the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival.  www.writersfestival.co.nz

It’s definitely time to jump onboard! Bookings: 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

Chris Martin No. Not That One promises us some laughs through this hour show with the plus of no songs and no Gwyneth Paltrow!

You can catch this UK comedian at The Basement Studio, Auckland 8 - 12 May

Bookings: 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

My next pick is a UK comedian Milton Jones whose show has come to The Classic for the Festival and continues this week untilo 12 May 7pm.

The show is sure to be a cleaver and surreal journey from the current Chortle website ‘Headliner of the Year’.

He is a regular on UK panel shows and the king of surreal one liners so check out this hour of inventive comedy this week. 

Bookings: 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

Another UK comedian who I believe is going to add variety to your comedy itinerary is Anil Desai who gives you Anil Desai’s Night At The Movies

Anil returns to New Zealand with a brand new show, which through his amazing impersonations, will feature many big Hollywood stars as well as movie trailers and clever slick stand up.

He will be performing at Loft at Q 305 Queen Street from 8 May - 12 May at 7.15pm

BOOKiNGS: 093099771

More from the UK with Terry Alderton show You’ll Be Glad to See the Back of Him who is joining us in NZ  following his sell out 2012 tour in the UK and after being voted the #1 comedian by The Sun in 2011.

He was a favourite at the NZ Comedy Festivals 2010 & 2011 so book early!

Terry is performing at the Q Theatre from 7 – 12 May

BOOKINGS: 093099771

My final recommendation for the week is one for all the Family and one where you don’t need to worry about getting a baby sitter in as Mr Boon will entertain you all.

Mr Boon’s Fairy Tales is a show that is suitable for all ages, but ideal for ages four and up.

Join Mr. Boon and his usual gang of characters as he takes you on a journey through the magical world of fairy tales. Princesses, wicked witches, princes, bean-stalks, magical potions, audience participation, cream pies and ukuleles - it’s all there.

You can see Mr Boon at Loft at Q 305 Queen Street from 5 May,12 May and 19 May at 11 am.

BOOKiNGS: 093099771

As I said last week there is just so much to see over this amazing festival so I am only able to make a selection of my personal choice if you want the full line up please go to the NZ International Comedy Festival Website.