Laser Kiwi – Hamilton Fringe 2017

In 2015, the government of New Zealand held an open request for a new flag design. The old flag was a symbol of imperialism, colonial rule, and worst of all, it kept getting mistaken for Australia’s.

A designer by the name of James Gray submitted a flag with a stark black background, a frond from the local ponga tree, and a kiwi bird shooting laser beams out of its eyes (a symbol of strength, according to the designer). This patriotic image so seized the hearts of New Zealanders Imogen Stone, Zane Jarvie and Degge Jarvie that they dedicated themselves to touring around the world, spreading their own brand of Kiwi comedy.

The show is a laugh riot, featuring skits, acrobatics, audience participation and shocking nudity (thankfully separate from the audience participation). The trio’s awkward charm captures the audience’s hearts and whisks them away in a cloud of cosmic wonder, cows, and Japanese game shows, along with some surprisingly accomplished juggling.

Another highlight of the Fringe, get there early to secure your ticket along with your complementary confetto (one per person).

Venue:

Theatre Aquarius Studio, 190 King William

Show Times:

Fri July 21: 10:00pm
Sat July 22: 8:30pm
Sun July 23: 12:00pm
Wed July 26: 9:30pm
Fri July 28: 7:30pm
Sat July 29: 2:00pm
Sun July 30: 7:30pm