what do you want, a medal?

I'm extraordinarily proud to announce that mrs.peacock has received TWO nominations in the prestigious New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards for 2006.

Of course, both of these nominations are for "most offensive gag" - but we're still very pleased. We received one nomination for "Walking the Line", and one for our new hit "The Flange". Here's hoping it doesn't split the votes too much...

We're also performing at the awards, and I will be co-presenting (along with James Nokise and The Boy With Tape On His Face) the award for "Best Industry Friend".

In a similar vein, we're also one of 9 applicants for the 2006 Billy T Award. The application show takes place on Saturday 14 January, at The Classic - if you're in Auckland, please feel free to come along in support.

UPDATE: We won the most offensive gag award for Walking the Line, and a good night was had by all. Now we need to write an even more offensive song for next year...

november gigs confirmed

Mark your diary appropriately: mrs.peacock will be performing at Indigo (171 Cuba St) on Thursday 17 November, and at The Green Room (Kitty O'Shea's, Courtenay Place), on Sunday 20 November.

Also, Dave will be appearing at Chicago (Queens Wharf) on Wednesday 23rd November, and at Indigo (opening for Charlie Pickering) on Thursday 24th November. [it turns out Chicago gigs aren't going ahead...]

I think all of the above shows start at 8pm. Just in case, I recommend you get there earlier and start working on your beer buzz.

onwards and upwards

mrs.peacock are pleased to announce that they will be competing in "So U Think UR Funny", an upcoming comedy competition being held in sunny Hawkes Bay.

Heats are being held at the Loading Ramp, Havelock North, on Friday 7 October - with 29 acts registered to compete so far. From the heats 10 acts will be chosen to go through to the final on Saturday 8 October at the Napier Municipal Theatre - and whoever wins that will get a return ticket to the UK, open spots at Jongleurs, and introductions to UK comedy agents.

If mrs.peacock win then Dave will have to travel in my suitcase I guess.

In any case, mrs.peacock fans are strongly encouraged to make the pilgrimage to Napier to support the cock. Seriously - it'll be a fucking awesome weekend.

IN OTHER NEWS:
I'll be co-MCing the Wellington Comedy Club at Indigo in Wellington this Thursday 8 September. It's my first time MCing. Be gentle with me.

Dave is also doing semi-regular solo spots at The Classic in Auckland (he works there after all) and is doing some producing and bar managing and that sort of stuff as well. Go see him, and so on.

UPDATE:
The deserving winner of So U Think UR Funny was the very talented Mr. Jeremy Elwood. We made it through to the final though, which was nice.

live nude clothed boys

mrs.peacock will be playing this Thursday 14 July (i.e. tomorrow night) at Indigo Bar, 161 Cuba Street, Wellington. It's the first of two farewell fundraisers for the always arousing Ben Hurley who in addition to giving excellent head and being the erstwhile Godfather of the Wellington Comedy Mafia, also won some award or other (I think it might be named after some dead comedian) last year. The Benny Hill award. I think that might be what it was called.

Anyhow, the show will kick off at around 8pm (which in comedy-speak means sometime between 8.30 and 9 - but come early to get a drink and make sure you get a seat). It'll probably cost around 10 bucks, and such talents as Vaughan King and Grant Lobban will also be performing.

mrs.peacock performing at the classic this friday

mrs.peacock will be appearing in Late & Live at the Classic, 321 Queen Street, Auckland, tomorrow night. Show starts at 10pm - be there.

late and live tonight

mrs.peacock will be performing in Late & Live at the Classic tonight (Saturday 21 May) for the last show of the ODDFELLOWS NZ International Comedy Festival. The show starts at 10pm, at the Classic, 321 Queen Street, Auckland. If you saw our show and liked it, come along. If you missed our show and are regretting it, come along. Hell, just come along regardless.

We'll look forward to seeing you there.

over and out

The final show of An Audience with mrs.peacock was last Saturday and we think it went pretty damn well, all things considered. But we'd like to hear from you, our loving fan base. Please feel free to post your review of our show in comments, below.

While the show is over, however, mrs.peacock live on. We're hopefully performing in at least one "Late & Live" at the Classic this week (hosted by Brendhan Lovegrove) - and we should have some appearances in Wellington and Auckland in June.

last chance to see our festival show tonight

Tonight is your last opportunity to come see the only rock and fuckin' roll show in the ODDFELLOWS NZ International Comedy Festival - AN AUDIENCE WITH MRS.PEACOCK.

Sure, you might be able to see us for 10 or 20 minutes here and there during the rest of the festival - maybe - but do you really want to miss out on the chance to experience a full hour of entertainment from the act described as "The Slayer of comedy rock"? No. No you don't.

So come on down. See our show. Buy our CDs (get one CD for $10, or buy both volumes of our "Cashing In Out Festival Show EP" for only $15).

See you all tonight.

bring money

All going well, you'll be able to buy some CDs of our delightful child-friendly music at our festival gigs. So bring extra cash, they make great stocking stuffers for Christmas!

What's more, we're hopeful that we should be able to have CDs of Wednesday night's show available for sale at Thursday night's show. More details as they come to hand.

showtime, synergy

That's right, kids, our ODDFELLOWS NZ International Comedy Festival show is like totally on this week.

Please come along. We beg you. We have starving children to feed (the sweatshop business isn't going so well - too much competition from southeast asia).

Wellington shows are Wednesday and Thursday this week at Indigo, 171 Cuba Street, at 8pm; Auckland shows are Friday and Saturday this week at the Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen Street, at 10.15pm (you can book tickets online here).

Remember - think of the children. Think mrs.peacock.

televisual

Experience the full glory of mrs.peacock on C4 tonight, sometime between 9pm and 10pm.

We're appearing live on Special Features with Jane and Clarke. Watch and enjoy. We might even get to play a wee song.

This is the final version of the poster for our show. Feel free to print it and post it up wherever you see fit.

Booking tickets is the new black

Tickets for our festival shows at the Classic Studio in Auckland on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May are now available here. We strongly encourage you to do so, as it will make you virile, strong and attractive to both genders.

Tickets are $12/10 (a booking fee may apply). Of course you can also book at a Ticketek outlet near you, or you could just try your luck on the night, but who needs the hassle or uncertainty?

Tickets for our Wellington shows on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May are only available at the door (so please arrive early to avoid disappointment - our disappointment).

This is what the poster for our comedy festival show might look like. Comments or suggestions are welcome.

the cock in rock action

Expect more of just this kind of rock action at our upcoming shows. Except even bigger and better and rockier and with lightshows and video and stage-diving and lasers and dancers and stuff (note - audience may have to provide own lasers, stage-diving, dancers and/or stuff).

mark it in your diary

I am pleased to confirm that mrs.peacock's dates for the upcoming Oddfellows New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2005 are as follows:

Wellington:
Indigo Bar & Venue, 171 Cuba Street
Wednesday 11 May, 8pm
Thursday 12 May, 8pm

Auckland:
The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen Street
Friday 13 May, 10.15pm
Saturday 14 May, 10.15pm

Tickets for the Auckland show will be through Ticketek (I'll provide a link as soon as they're available); tickets for the Wellington show will be available on the door (or you can email us for bookings).

initiation

mrs.peacock's return to the New Zealand comedy scene is imminent.

Feel free to begin holding your breath for THE GREATEST COMEDY SHOW THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN - An Audience with Mrs. Peacock. This show will be part of the Oddfellows New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2005 (which could do with a slighter shorter name, in our opinion - time for a marketing makeover?) for 2 nights in Auckland and 2 nights in Wellington.

Check back here soon for more information.