James Nokise
Photo by Matt Grace
Ranting, raving, and ROFL-ing by Alessia Belsito-Riera
Irreverent, incorrigible, and just ever so outraged, James Nokise lets loose for a One Night Rant at The Fringe Bar on the 28th of November.
No one is safe from the Kiwi comedian’s semi-chaotic but always-cathartic blend of humour and hot takes. Politicians, policies, preachers, and protests are all in the line of fire as Nokise takes pot shots in the name of performance.
“It’s the kind of show where no politician is safe, no policy goes un-mocked, and even the audience might get called out – all with a laugh,” the award-winning comedian says.
Fast, furious, and funny, One Night Rant comes fresh off the back of sold-out runs at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival w. Best Foods Mayo and Nokise’s stint on the UK comedy circuit. The two-time Billy T-nominated comedian, playwright, columnist, podcaster, theatre maker, and social commentator is at his sharpest in his newest show, which he describes as an hour of laughs with the occasional frustrated scream.
Known for his bold approach and ability to give voice to underrepresented issues, Nokise covers everything from government scandals to global chaos in One Night Rant, ripping into the news cycle while mixing big laughs with bite-sized truths.
Designed for anyone who’s ever shouted at the TV, despaired at the headlines, or secretly enjoyed watching politicians squirm, One Night Rant is your one-way ticket to sweet, sweet justice.
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