James Nokise - The Adventures of Jimi Samoa

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James Nokise – The Adventures of Jimi Samoa
2005/2006 BILLY T NOMINEE JAMES NOKISE IS BACK FROM THE UK AGAIN, WITH HIS MOST HONEST AND HILARIOUS SHOW YET.
New Zealand's favourite Welsh / Samoan stand-up comic, returns to the New Zealand International Comedy Festival with with a hilarious new hour of material, The Adventures of Jimi Samoa.

A pro on the UK comedy circuit for the past two years, James performed his first comedy gig 10 years ago.. he hasn't grown up much since. And That's the problem. At 26, he still can't cook, still can't drive, and lives in a constant state of disorganisation.

A sequel to 2008's successful Beige Against The Machine, 2009 sees Nokise trying to grow up. The Adventures of Jimi Samoa chronicles the events that follow his return to the UK last year, while looking back on how he got into comedy in the first place. Slowly London begins to take its toll, as misadventures with gang members, excessive drink, drugs, and almost Rock and Roll are retold with his unique view on the world.

Following the success of his 2009 Fringe debut, The Ministers Son, James Nokise turns the spotlight away from his family and onto himself. The resulting comedy is again hilarious and compelling, a fresh look at how one man's refusal to grow up begins to ruin his life. From being a Metallica roadie riding a girls bike, convincing Brits he's a Kiwi rockstar in his band The Fele Fele's (Samoan for Fred Fred's), learning to cook under the influence, and finally returning home for good, The Adventures of Jimi Samoa promises another tour-de-fob from one of New Zealand's rising stars.

Twice nominated for New Zealand's top comedy award, James Nokise and has appeared on New Zealand television on the Pulp Comedy show and as part of the TV2 International Comedy Gala, TV2 Christmas Comedy Gala and Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Gala along side some of the best comics on the international circuit.

"Use this as an excuse to go and catch a comedian who could be the "next big thing"- Lumiere 2008

"Charming people out of their shoes…Go now, see him now, so you can say you saw him back when." – Salient Magazine (NZ)

"A natural, conversational style, and a great stage presence." - nznews UK

Auckland
Dates: Sat 2nd & Tues 5th - 9th May - 7pm
Venue: The Underground
Tickets: Adults $20 Students / Concession $18

Wellington
Dates: Tues 12th – Sat 16th May – 8.30pm
Venue: Happy Bar
Tickets: Adults $18 Student's / Concession $16

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