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Quick Reviews
THEATREVIEW/ 2023
Brendon Green’s latest show, I’m Happy You’re Here, is a masterpiece of introspective comedy... a must-see comedy show that pushes boundaries and breaks new ground in the genre. It’s a raw and beautiful lesson that both entertains and educates, leaving the audience with a deep appreciation for the power of humour to heal and connect us all. I highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a fresh and insightful take on the comedy genre.
Brendon Green’s latest show, I’m Happy You’re Here, is a masterpiece of introspective comedy... a must-see comedy show that pushes boundaries and breaks new ground in the genre. It’s a raw and beautiful lesson that both entertains and educates, leaving the audience with a deep appreciation for the power of humour to heal and connect us all. I highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a fresh and insightful take on the comedy genre.
RATWORLD MAGAZINE/ 2022
"As someone who also struggles with a mental health vortex, I found the show a fantastic insight into the experience – all of the awkwardness of uncovering trauma to piece together identity. Green said it best: “Mental health. We all have it.” And it’s true. But not everyone can articulate it as truthfully as he did."
"As someone who also struggles with a mental health vortex, I found the show a fantastic insight into the experience – all of the awkwardness of uncovering trauma to piece together identity. Green said it best: “Mental health. We all have it.” And it’s true. But not everyone can articulate it as truthfully as he did."
ART MURMERS / 2019
"It is this ability to imbue empathy in his audience where Green shines brightest. Around me I notice couples and friends nudging each other and giving knowing looks and smiles as Green tells us anecdotes from his relationship. It is a wonderful feeling of kinship and Green’s tales become about all of us. It is rather incredible and highlights those little things in life most often considered banal, like your partner grinning at you from across the room, that are actually special and relied upon to get you through a hard day."
"It is this ability to imbue empathy in his audience where Green shines brightest. Around me I notice couples and friends nudging each other and giving knowing looks and smiles as Green tells us anecdotes from his relationship. It is a wonderful feeling of kinship and Green’s tales become about all of us. It is rather incredible and highlights those little things in life most often considered banal, like your partner grinning at you from across the room, that are actually special and relied upon to get you through a hard day."
THE SPEAKEASY / 2019
"From the get go, Green is at ease with the audience, his performance assured. His jokes border on grim at times, splitting the audience, but I’m a fan of dark humour so they were some of my favourite jokes. Green likes to push the envelope, pushing boundaries, marrying important moments with the profane in a manner that somehow works. "
"From the get go, Green is at ease with the audience, his performance assured. His jokes border on grim at times, splitting the audience, but I’m a fan of dark humour so they were some of my favourite jokes. Green likes to push the envelope, pushing boundaries, marrying important moments with the profane in a manner that somehow works. "
KEEPING UP WITH NZ/ 2019
"Clearly a romantic, he has a knack for picking the very human moments in life and telling them with humour and warmth. Settle in and enjoy the narratives he has lovingly put together for you this comedy festival."
"Clearly a romantic, he has a knack for picking the very human moments in life and telling them with humour and warmth. Settle in and enjoy the narratives he has lovingly put together for you this comedy festival."
THEATRESCENES / 2018
"There’s no doubt that Green is a natural storyteller; he’s charming right off the bat, he’s humble, and he’s infectiously cheerful. His narratives flow into each other, seamlessly weaving a pleasant evening of laughs, sentimental moments and endearing anecdotes. Green’s writing shines through in this hour. His ability to craft deeply personal and relatable stand up is a gift and his uniquely dark and yet cheerful outlook on life makes for an interesting mix of charm and vulnerability on stage. Don’t miss this man.
"There’s no doubt that Green is a natural storyteller; he’s charming right off the bat, he’s humble, and he’s infectiously cheerful. His narratives flow into each other, seamlessly weaving a pleasant evening of laughs, sentimental moments and endearing anecdotes. Green’s writing shines through in this hour. His ability to craft deeply personal and relatable stand up is a gift and his uniquely dark and yet cheerful outlook on life makes for an interesting mix of charm and vulnerability on stage. Don’t miss this man.
RUMINATOR / 2017
"I rated Brendon as one of the strongest story-telling comics in New Zealand. He didn’t make me a liar. The stories were painted with evocative words, creating imagery in our mind as he poetically wove his way around the English language to describe mundane, not so mundane, and outlandish events in his life. It’s worth it just to hear and see Brendon’s words come to life."
"I rated Brendon as one of the strongest story-telling comics in New Zealand. He didn’t make me a liar. The stories were painted with evocative words, creating imagery in our mind as he poetically wove his way around the English language to describe mundane, not so mundane, and outlandish events in his life. It’s worth it just to hear and see Brendon’s words come to life."
Festivals & Awards
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2024 - NZ International Comedy Festival
- Some Of Its Parts 2023 - NZ International Comedy Festival - I'm Happy You're Here: FRED Award Nominee 2023 - Dunedin Fringe Festival - I'm Happy You're Here: Best Comedy Nominee -UNESCO City Of Literature Nominee 2022 – Basement Theatre Spring Season - I’m Happy You’re Here 2020 – NZ International Comedy Festival - Humourisms 2019 - NZ International Comedy Festival - Of Consequence 2018 - Auckland Fringe Festival - Humourism 2018 (WINNER Best Storytelling Show) 2018 - NZ International Comedy Festival - My Mates Dave |
2017 – Auckland Fringe Festival and Fringe In The Stings
- Humourism - Best Friends 2017 - NZ International Comedy Festival - Best Friends - Best Comedy Show On Earth2016 – Creator and Host of The Green Effect 2016 – Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Eggs & Ham 2016 – NZ International Comedy Festival - Eggs & Ham 2015 – NZ International Comedy Festival - t’s Not Easy Being Brendon 2015 – Edinburgh Fringe Festival - t’s Not Easy Being Brendon - Fan Fiction Comedy 2015 – Director (Theatre) - Freya Desmarais’ Live Orgy |
2014 – NZ International Comedy Festival
- Some More Mr Nice Guy - Nominee: Billy T Award - Winner: Best Marketing 2014 – Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Fan Fiction Comedy - Some More Mr Nice Guy 2014 – North America Tour (NY, Toronto, LA, San Francisco) 2013 – NZ International Comedy Festival - Everything Is Alright* (*Citation Needed) 2013 – Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Fan Fiction Comedy 2012 – NZ International Comedy Festival - Everything Is Meaningless And Nothing Matters, Lol. - Winner: Best Newcomer |