#Spotted at a Small City Fringe* Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
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#Spotted at a Small City Fringe* Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A man (30s?) is a picture of pure pride and joy on watching his very pregnant wife perform in a theatrical song and dance show.
Surrounded by friends, grinning whenever she takes the stage. This is love.A small human (3?) struts into a theatre with a teddy under one arm. Dad ruffles his hair and says: "We're gonna behave while Mum's on stage. No talkin' eh?"
Small Human Theatregoer gives Dad an indignant look. "I am going to be watching! That's why we're HERE."On stage, a very earnest poet announces that he's going to recite a poem titled "Shame."
At that very moment, a woman (70s?) in the audience accidentally lets out an audible fart with incredible personality.
Nearby people trying desperately not to laugh.
Sometimes timing is everything.At a comedy show about rugby, a big and serious man has just heard a joke that he finds very funny.
First his tummy starts shaking,
then his shoulders,
then his mouth starts twitching,
then he lets out a big booming laugh.
Echoing around the room.
His wife patting his leg with a grin.In a small cafe repurposed as a temporary comedy club A comedian (20s?) steps off the stage after a very funny set, walks up to his partner in the audience and takes her hand. Stepping outside for a moment of fresh air. A skip in his step.
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#Spotted at a Small City Fringe* Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A man (30s?) is a picture of pure pride and joy on watching his very pregnant wife perform in a theatrical song and dance show.
Surrounded by friends, grinning whenever she takes the stage. This is love.A small human (3?) struts into a theatre with a teddy under one arm. Dad ruffles his hair and says: "We're gonna behave while Mum's on stage. No talkin' eh?"
Small Human Theatregoer gives Dad an indignant look. "I am going to be watching! That's why we're HERE."On stage, a very earnest poet announces that he's going to recite a poem titled "Shame."
At that very moment, a woman (70s?) in the audience accidentally lets out an audible fart with incredible personality.
Nearby people trying desperately not to laugh.
Sometimes timing is everything.At a comedy show about rugby, a big and serious man has just heard a joke that he finds very funny.
First his tummy starts shaking,
then his shoulders,
then his mouth starts twitching,
then he lets out a big booming laugh.
Echoing around the room.
His wife patting his leg with a grin.In a small cafe repurposed as a temporary comedy club A comedian (20s?) steps off the stage after a very funny set, walks up to his partner in the audience and takes her hand. Stepping outside for a moment of fresh air. A skip in his step.
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Any typos spotted in this post are at the very beginning of an annual fringe binge where they intend to watch thirty four evening shows in ten days. If typos spotted, they'll be doing their best not to laugh at an unexpectedly hilarious audience moment at a very good poetry performance.
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*Fringe festivals showcase theatrical, musical, comedy and just plain whacky performances from new and emerging artists, or well known performers experimenting with new material. They're spaces for off-beat and wonderful randomness. Tickets are almost always super cheap. The vibe is pure manic fun.
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#Spotted at a Small City Fringe* Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A man (30s?) is a picture of pure pride and joy on watching his very pregnant wife perform in a theatrical song and dance show.
Surrounded by friends, grinning whenever she takes the stage. This is love.A small human (3?) struts into a theatre with a teddy under one arm. Dad ruffles his hair and says: "We're gonna behave while Mum's on stage. No talkin' eh?"
Small Human Theatregoer gives Dad an indignant look. "I am going to be watching! That's why we're HERE."On stage, a very earnest poet announces that he's going to recite a poem titled "Shame."
At that very moment, a woman (70s?) in the audience accidentally lets out an audible fart with incredible personality.
Nearby people trying desperately not to laugh.
Sometimes timing is everything.At a comedy show about rugby, a big and serious man has just heard a joke that he finds very funny.
First his tummy starts shaking,
then his shoulders,
then his mouth starts twitching,
then he lets out a big booming laugh.
Echoing around the room.
His wife patting his leg with a grin.In a small cafe repurposed as a temporary comedy club A comedian (20s?) steps off the stage after a very funny set, walks up to his partner in the audience and takes her hand. Stepping outside for a moment of fresh air. A skip in his step.
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@georgepenney last thing I expected to hear was "comedy show about rugby" from New Zealand. It is a bit like that statement from Bill Shankley of Liverpool soccer club. "Some people say that football is a matter of life and death. They're wrong. It is much more important than that."
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