Scott Blanks
Comedy Panel
As one door closes, in the form of yet another New Zealand International comedy festival this winter, a few small trapdoors seem to be opening up for our comedians. Over the past couple of years most… Audio
Can Comedy Survive Corona?
Comedians have generously helped to keep our spirits up during the last few weeks of enforced lockdown. But now it's crunch time - we're on the cusp of going into Pandemic Alert Level 2, but it's… Audio
How will the arts cope with Covid-19 cancellations?
This week the full effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on the arts has really been revealed. Theatre shows, concerts, arts and comedy festivals have been put off, or cancelled. It leaves many artists, who… Audio
Scott Blanks - Creating comedy
Wallace talks to the 'Godfather of Comedy,' Scott Blanks, about how he helped create a home for New Zealand comedy at the iconic Classic in Auckland, which celebrates its 20th birthday this year. Audio
Colleague and friend pays tribute to comedian Ewen Gilmour
A long-time friend and colleague of Ewen Gilmour says his death will be felt widely in the close-knit comedy community. Audio
Scott Blanks on the death of comedian Ewen Gilmour.
Ewen Gilmour has died suddenly at the age of 51. Fellow comedian Scott Blanks said he was one of the early players in New Zealand's vibrant stand-up scene. Audio
Scott Blanks
Auckland's Classic Comedy venue boss looks at the line up for this year's NZ International Comedy Festival. Audio