Sam Smith in Laughing Gas - NZ International Comedy Festival
Comedian by day. Dentist... also by day. In this festival first, witness an hour of comedy edu-tainment performed by the New Zealand comedy industry’s only working dentist. Just sit back and relax - it’ll be completely painless (and actually quite hilarious).
“The mix of occupations is quite unique - people don’t expect comedians to have such a legit day job, and or dentists to have a sense of humour,’ says Sam. "I’m constantly fielding questions about the mix - this show will fill in anyone who’s ever wondered ‘what is up with that guy?"
Laughing Gas is about Sam’s life as a working dentist and comedian, in which Sam promises to maintain dentist/patient privilege while simultaneously drilling it for all the comedy it’s got. Find out what happened to the kid who broke into his car, stole his guitar, then came to see him as a patient. Find out what else dentists use that little mirror on a stick for. Find out all those other confusing issues around dentistry, like how to do the whole oral health thing properly (try flossing, you lazy shits). Add in some audience interaction, giveaways and music and you’ve got Laughing Gas - the funniest dental check-up you've ever had!
Sam Smith is an accomplished writer, comedian, and musician, and was a national finalist in the 2011 Raw Comedy Quest. His first solo show, Samantics, won Best Wellington Newcomer at the 2013 NZ International Comedy Festival. He writes for TV3?s 7 Days, Jono and Ben at Ten, and sitcom Sunny Skies. Laughing Gas is his fourth NZICF show and his second solo show.
“Sam Smith is God’s favourite NZ comedian – and mine!” – Michael Palin
“Genuinely hilarious plethora of talent” – Theatreview
“Quick and painless. I didn’t feel a thing!” – Anonymous patient
Part of the NZ International Comedy Festival (http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz)
AUCKLAND: 5 - 9 May, 8:45pm
Cellar at Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
Tickets: Adults $20, Concession $15, Groups of 6+ $15 (service fees apply)
Bookings: 09 309 9771 or www.comedyfestival.co.nz
WELLINGTON: 12 - 16 May, 7:00pm
Cavern Club, 22 Allen St, Wellington
Tickets: Adults $20, Concession $15, Groups of 6+ $15 (service fees apply)
Bookings: 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) or www.ticketek.co.nz