Robin Williams Bringing “Weapons” To New Zealand
Robin Williams Bringing “Weapons” To New Zealand
Award-Winning Actor And Comedian To Embark On His
First-Ever Stand-Up Comedy Tour Of New Zealand
This November, award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams will bring his critically acclaimed new stand-up comedy tour, entitled “Weapons of Self Destruction,” to New Zealand. The high-energy show will highlight Williams’ trademark free associations and riffs on social and political absurdities. The show, which toured the US in 2008 and 2009, sold out venues across the country as well as in the UK and Canada and earned the comedian spectacular reviews.
“More than merely a joke teller, the
Juilliard-trained actor raises his
clever and original
observations to comic genius with his use of accents
and
masterful performing skills. With his sharp intellect and a
rapier wit that
comes to him as easily as breathing,
it's no wonder Williams has
remained one of the most
revered comedians for the past 30 years.”
Santa
Barbara Independent
“On points of craftsmanship Williams
deserves to be included
in the pantheon of still-living
standup greats.”
Toronto Sun
"Watching Robin
Williams onstage is watching a master at work."
Charlotte Observer
“At their best, his one-liners
are bubbles of pure originality”
Daily
Telegraph
The New Zealand tour commences on Friday 19
November in Christchurch before moving to Auckland for one
show on Saturday 20 November.
Tickets go on sale on
Thursday 2 September from:
www.ticketek.co.nz or 0800
TICKETEK (842 538) (Christchurch)
www.ticketmaster.co.nz
or 09 970 9700 (Auckland)
William’s last American comedy tour was in 2002 when he returned to the stand-up scene after a sixteen year hiatus. The sold-out tour earned the distinction of being one of the highest-grossing comedy tours in history and culminated in a final performance filmed by HBO and broadcast live from New York City. The resulting HBO broadcast, Robin Williams: Live on Broadway, was nominated for five Emmy® awards.
Williams has more than 40 industry honors to his credit including four Oscar® nominations and one win, two Emmy® awards, four Grammys® and six Golden Globes® including the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award.
For more information on the “WEAPONS
OF SELF-DESTRUCTION” Tour
visit
www.RobinWilliams.com
Friday 19 November Christchurch
CBS Canterbury Arena www.ticketek.co.nz or 0800 TICKETEK
(842 538)
Saturday 20 November Auckland Vector Arena
www.ticketmaster.co.nz 09 970
9700
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