LIVE AT THE NMI was filmed at the Newham Mechanics Institute, Victoria, Australia.
Daniel Connell
Five years since Moi, Mario his last solo show, after more than 1,500 performances of his previous shows delivered in front of more than a million spectators, Mario Jean returns in force and in great shape, with a desire to renew himself, to progress and surprise again. His unique, versatile and unifying style allows him to tackle themes in which people recognize themselves, while surprising them. Among the favorite subjects of Aller de l'avant are human intelligence and stupidity, the joys and sorrows of aging, overconsumption, television and advertising, and one's children who are still at home. and he reserves a number on sexual consent.
Former Raiders cheerleader turned stand-up comedienne, Anjelah Johnson has been dazzling audiences on the big screen, on television and during her live performances across America with her hysterical characters and ironic humor. With a huge female following and the ability to cross over to both Mid-western mainstream and Hispanic fan-bases, Anjelah's new show leaves you smiling after an evening full of belly-laughs. A new comic super-star has emerged. This side splitting release from stand-up comedian and former Oakland Raiders cheerleader Anjelah Johnson captures a live performance by the funnywoman, recorded live in hometown of San Jose.
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
A Melbourne family is very happy living near the Melbourne airport. However, they are forced to leave their beloved home (by the Government and airport authorities) to make way for more runways. 'The Castle' is the story of how they fight to remain in their home.
Irish comedian Dylan Moran live at Vicar Street, Dublin.
A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.
After a near death experience, five Boys, all devoted AC/DC fans, make a pact to bury their best friend next to the grave of Bon Scott. 12 years later, having gone their different ways, they come together to fulfill the promise.
After making over 300,000 Australians laugh on his last tour and taking a year off to star in his first feature film, Carl returns at his brilliant best with his brand new show.
Presented by HBO and recorded live at the American Palace Theatre in New York, 'Hazelle!' a one-woman show consisting of a series of interconnected vignettes involving a host of Hazelle Goodman's well-crafted and distinct characters, which center on a NY York neighborhood. Often hilarious, sometimes poignant, but always though provoking and brilliantly performed, Goodman uses humor to celebrate humanity in way that is as relevant in 1995 as it is timeless.
In April 2009, Chopper broke back into Pentridge Prison, and this time there was no screws, no curfews and no bars to hold him back. In a case of art imitating life intimidating art with a blow torch and bolt cutters, Heath Franklin briought his much loved comedy character ‘Chopper’ to the halls of D-Division to record a DVD of his sell out national tour - Make Deadshits History. Packed with f#ck-tons of deleted and extended scenes, behind the scenes stabbings and muggings, and more moustache than you can poke a stick at. So sharpen your toothbrush, grab your gang and sentence yourself to a night of laughter without parole, and be the fi rst to grab a copy of- Heath Franklin’s Chopper in Make Deadshits History: Live at Pentridge.
In Dan Soder's first hour-long special, he reveals the creepiest thing about his grandmother, admits that his recent breakup was his fault and remembers the hardest thing about being raised by a single mom. Throughout his special, Soder is so laid-back and charming that you'll be grateful he wasn't actually possessed by the devil that one time.
Anders Matthesen (Danish stand-up) performs his new show "Anders"
A man (Richard Roxburgh) the Australian government blames for 1990s political woes blames his mother (Judy Davis), a communist Stalin seduced in 1951.
In this playfully provocative set, French comedian Haroun examines modern society - and wonders if humans have stopped evolving.
Comedian Jacqueline Novak delivers a funny and philosophical meditation on sex, coming-of-age and a certain body part in this intimate stand-up special.
Steve Byrne bucks the traditional stand up special by delivering a set on his own late night talk show. From a monologue of one liners, to storytelling and stand up that pushes the boundaries of jokes in these socially sensitive times.
Carlin returns to the stage in his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO®. His spot-on observations on the deterioration of human behavior include Americans’ obsession with their two favorite addictions - shopping and eating; his creative idea for The All-Suicide Channel, a new reality TV network; and the glorious rebirth of the planet to its original pristine condition - once the fires and floods destroy life as we know it.
From the biggest festival to the smallest church social, Kenny Smyth delivers porta-loos to them all. Kenny tackles every septic challenge that comes his way, culminating in a visit to the International Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville Tennessee - or as Kenny affectionately calls it, "Poo HQ".