Salom's GADGETS Plays NZ Comedy Festival, 5/11-5/14

Downstage will present Joel Salom's GADGETS as part of the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival from May 11 through 15. GADGETS is a family friendly show, with a ‘Whose Line is it Anyway' style of humour that combines circus, physical theatre, stand-up comedy and music, featuring technology and a smart-alec robot dog.

Devised by former Circus Oz funny man Joel Salom and musicians Jim Dunlop and Marko Simec, GADGETS combines a bent mix of pop, classical, death metal and jazz fused with gypsy swing sparking moments of hilarious improvisation and audience participation.

Joel Salom is a diversely experienced and charismatic performer who is simultaneously a comic, rapper, juggler, gadget man and MC Extraordinaire. Joel's alter ego Erik the Dog a 2- foot-tall, fast talking, arse sniffing phenomenon was a regular on O'Loughlin on Saturday Night (ABC TV).  He has toured the world with Circus Oz for the last 4 years honing his talents of blending character comedy and music. Salom has performed with an exciting mix of theatrical bands, mainly in the world of cabaret and has produced his own big musical acts, including Butt Funky.

GADGETS will play the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival from May 11-15, with shows for all ages at 7 pm, and a 9pm show for adults only.  Prices range from $25-35.  Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at (04) 801 6946 or in person at Downstage's box office. For up-to-date information visit www.downstage.co.nz Downstage is proudly sponsored by BNZ.

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