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Chris Brain: A Better Place (3 stars)

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Winner NZ Billy T Award for Comedy 2009. Booze, drugs, gambling, exercise, food, you name it, I tried it in excess. Who becomes a goth just to feel superior to the rest of the group? Me! I am the son of a used car salesman and a hairdresser from Christchurch, NZ. Really, the only way should have been up from there. Join me for a brief, and funny lesson on how not to self medicate oneself normal. 'Wry turns of ironic observation and rug-pulling one-liners' (Theatrereview.org.nz). Ages 18+. Contains adult content and strong language.

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Chris Brain: A Better Place

7 Aug 20123 stars

Intelligent Kiwi comedy flattened by misplaced jokes

With such an abundance of comedians playing on the Fringe, it’s hard to recognise which routines are genuine and which are totally over-manufactured. Kiwi comic Chris Brain quietly steps onto the stage and brings with him an intelligent and enchantingly…

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