Hour of Power #9 Ft. Justin "Rusty" White and Jarrod Cook

The Hour of Power – where laughter reigns supreme and your abs get an unexpected workout!In this electrifying show, two dynamic acts will each command the spotlight for 30 minutes. They’ll unleash a torrent of laughter, leaving you charged up and ready for more.
Grab your friends, loosen your belts (you’ll need it for all the belly laughs), and join us for an unforgettable evening.
Disclaimer: No actual power will be generated during the show – just an electrifying atmosphere of mirth and merriment!

JUSTIN 'RUSTY' WHITE

He hates it when people bring it up, but Rusty is a critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning comedian. Who wouldn't be embarrassed by descriptions of his "virtually uninterrupted hour of laughter" show I Learnt Something Once; or the somewhat over the top "finely polished masterwork" (Theatreview). How about "can only be described as hilarious" (ArtMurmurs Wgtn). How would you recover from being "undoubtedly the highlight of the night" (Caclin magazine) then going on to win Best Comedian (2016 & 2017 Chch Comedy Awards)? All right, we get it! Jeez. Rusty wishes people would stop going on about it…

"I don't want to labour the point, but this is a funny, funny, funny, funny, funny show" - Theatreview

Goodest Comedian - Nominee (Christchurch Goodies 2023)

Producers Pick - Winner (Christchurch Goodies 2022)

Goodest Comedian - Nominee (Christchurch Goodies 2022)

Goodest Gag - Nominee (Christchurch Goodies 2022)

The Snap Award for MC Excellence - Nominee (Christchurch Goodies 2022)

Goodest Comedian - Nominee (Christchurch Goodies 2021)

Best Solo Show - Winner (Christchurch Goodies 2020)

Goodest Gag - Nominee (Christchurch Goodies 2020)

Best Local Show - Winner (GoMedia Comedy Carnival 2018)

Peoples Choice Best Show - Winner (GoMedia Comedy Carnival 2018)

Best Solo Show - Winner (GoMedia Comedy Carnival 2018)

Best Male Comedian - Winner (GoMedia Comedy Carnival 2017)

Best Comedian - Winner (Christchurch Comedy Awards 2017)

Best Comedian - Winner (Christchurch Comedy Awards 2016)

JARROD COOK

Jarrod is an emerging comedian and improviser based in Otautahi, who loves using a mixture of observational, nonsensical, surreal, and sometimes blue (*gasps*) comedy to entertain the people who aren’t holding the microphone. He was educated as an engineer, but he doesn’t really do clever stuff anymore, unless you think taking bold and exciting risks in comedy is clever. Fans know him as an upbeat guy with great deadpan delivery skills and a taste for silliness.

Good Times Comedy Awards - Best Greenroomer 2025 - Winner

NZ Comedy Guild Awards Best Newcomer, South Island 2024 – Nominee

RAW Comedy Canterbury 2023 & 2024 - Finalist

NZIF Train-wreck Award 2023 - Winner