The Man with 10,000 Voices - MICHAEL WINSLOW

The Man with 10,000 Voices Police Academy star MICHAEL WINSLOW

6 outrageous live comedy shows

Sun 11 August Hamilton Founders Theatre (Ticketek)

Mon 12 August Auckland ASB Theatre (The Edge)

Tue 13 August Napier Municipal Theatre (Ticketek)

Wed 14 August Wellington MFC (Ticketek)

Fri 16 August Dunedin Town Hall (Ticket Direct)

Sat 17 August Christchurch CBS Arena (Ticketek)

THE Man with 10,000 Voices Michael Winslow – star of Police Academy  – announces (read: honks, hoots, whinnies) that he’s bringing his motormouth to New Zealand for six outrageous live shows this August.

Instantly recognizable for his role as Sgt Larvelle “Motor Mouth” Jones in Police Academy, Michael has a gift for making noises – lots of them!! He also provided the voice for Stripe in Stephen Spielberg’s Gremlins, as well as starring in National Lampoon’s Robo Doc and Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs. You can also hear him in Family Guy, King Of The Hill!, Robot Chicken and many many more.

Barking dogs, squishing soggy sneakers, jets roaring, spine-tingling scratches from a chalkboard, radio noises, guitars screaming, cell phones, and so much more. Noises, every noise you can imagine but is it real or the vocal cords of Michael Winslow?

“Unparalleled… from the minute he takes the stage, the audience wear ear-to-ear grins” EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

Tickets to these crazy shows in Hamilton, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch go on sale on Tuesday, 4 June.

Born in 1958 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Michael would imitate the airplane noises and jet engines and soon he was on stage at Tulagi’s, Colorado, where Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors, and various other famous bands had played. Hearing that a group of Jimmy Hendrix fans were present, he decided to portray him and, from the ovation and applause that followed, Michael knew his calling.

Whilst living homeless in Venice Beach, Michael auditioned for the Gong Show, hosted by the infamous Chuck Barris, and soon moved on to LA to perform in the local comedy clubs. It was here that he was discovered by Bud Friedman, founder of the renowned New York Improvisation Comedy Club and who, in the past, has launched the careers of the likes of Bette Midler, Andy Kaufman and Jay Leno. Friedman featured Michael in the famous Evening at the Improv and in 1984 producers Hugh Wilson and Paul Manslanski witnessed his talent and immediately wrote him into the script of the unforgettable Police Academy movies. Nu Line Cinema have announced the making of another Police Academy movie, filming of which will begin this autumn!

An accomplished comedian, Michael’s captivating comedy show is a mix of impersonations, impressions, storytelling and music, using his staggering arsenal of vocal sound effects -- not a traditional stand-up comedy routine but a 60-minute sound-fuelled adventure that will leave audiences amazed by his vocal skills.

A master of vocal gymnastics, he can imitate over 10,000 sound effects using his voice alone. Whether he is recreating the frenzy of rock god Jimi Hendrix’s guitar riff, or the roar of a jet plane, his talent is truly remarkable and his versatility admirable and enjoyable for all ages!

“If you haven’t seen Michael Winslow before it should go on your bucket list, His performance was boundless, clean-cut and genuinely astounding. One of the most enjoyable shows you will ever attend”….Clare Kane - 2013 Whelan’s Comedy Festival, Ireland

New Zealand guest support artist, awarding winning stand-up impressionist, Simon McKinney, performs a 30-minute set to kick-off a night that is guaranteed to wipe away any winter blues.

“A world class stand-up performer” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

Sun 11 August       Hamilton Founders Theatre         (Ticketek)

Mon 12 August       Auckland ASB Theatre              (The Edge)

Tue 13 August       Napier Municipal Theatre          (Ticketek)

Wed 14 August       Wellington MFC                     (Ticketek)

Fri 16 August       Dunedin Town Hall                  (Ticket Direct)

Sat 17 August       Christchurch CBS Arena           (Ticketek)

Tickets on sale 4 June

www.michaelwinslow.net  / TWITTER: @Michael_Winslow

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