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I had seen ‘The Boy’ on TV but following last night’s opening night of ‘More Tape’ at Q Theatre, I realised you really do have to see him live to fully appreciate this extraordinary performer!

The show is packed with visual treats cleverly entwined into stories which are often expertly timed to accompanying music. That’s not all! Don’t think you can hide from ‘More Tape’ as this ‘Boy’ can sneak up and select his participants at any time. Even from the back row!

His ability to control his subjects shows him to be a master puppeteer of both the willing and the more reluctant participants.

This show is packed with humour and has an abundance of surprises, no more so than with its finale, but don’t worry I won’t spoil any of them here.

I have to say I wasn’t sure what I was going to think of this show, having only seen a few minutes of his act previously, but it’s just pure brilliance on every level and I can’t recommend it enough.

With a fresh audience of potential stars every night this show will always be fresh, original and unpredictable. I am certain in the hands of this muted mastermind that every show will end as this one did, with a standing ovation!

You catch The Boy With Tape On His face with his genius show More Tape at the Q Theatre until 19 May.

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During the last few weeks I have been searching for my inaugural ‘The Grid’ Comedy Award winner.

I have seen as much live comedy as I can at the NZ International Comedy Festival and feel it’s time to announce my current front runners with only a few days of shows remaining!

Below are my top shows. Click on the links to read the full reviews.

Jason Byrne - The People’s Puppeteer

‘He is an infectious force with provocative material and an innate ability to puppeteer his audience like no comedian I have ever seen.’

Marcel Lucont - Gallic Symbol

‘He really is a pleasure to watch as he cleverly plays his quirky observations in his refreshing style of such obvious disdain that he will have you in fits of giggles.’

Rhys Darby - This Way To Spaceship

‘Rhys Darby has had huge success around the world on TV, film and as a stand –up so it’s a real pleasure to have this Kiwi comic back on stage in New Zealand. The warmth of the audience towards him proved how likable and loved he is.’

Milton Jones

‘He is silly and fun with a cheeky innocence and likeability. His quick wit and ability to meander around his material, seemingly plucking which ever gem he chooses is a true individual talent that must make him the envy of many performers.’

Steve Hughes - Heavy Metal Comedy

‘He obviously has a supremely intelligent comic mind with the ability to weave in the most unexpected of topics and still make you laugh.’

Anil Desai’s Night At The Movies

‘Anil’s hours of movie watching have paid off, as only a true fan could create such brilliant impersonations and even dissect them simply so that you can have a go too.’

Barry Morgan - Barry Morgan’s World of Organs

‘This show is a superbly silly symphony of organtastic double entendre and the sweet sweet sounds of the Hammond Aurora Classic! Barry Morgan’s World of Organs may well be the best piece of organ based comedy in the World!’

Jan Maree - Hairy Today, Gone Tomorrow!

‘Her antidotes cover many aspects of her life many of which relate to her having inherited ‘the shit bits’ of being Croation sporning the hilarious benediction of the wax ninja!’

The Boy With Tape On His Face - More Tape

‘I am certain in the hands of this muted mastermind that every show will end as this one did, with a standing ovation!’

This shortlist is based purely on my own opinions and does not represent the views of the NZ International Comedy Festival.

I still have lots of shows to see and if you wish for your show to be reviewed by ‘The Grid’ then please do get in touch!

All quotes are from Keeping Up With The Grid! reviews. 

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