What happens when comedians go full nerd? Nerd Nite x PHUCK Entertainment brings you five stand-up comics giving rapid-fire nerdy talks. Shorter sets, bigger laughs, pure nerdy fun.

Speakers

“Bonnie, Clyde and ...Shakespeare?! History's most underrated thief”
by Georgie Lush

What do Frank William Abagnale Jr., Dick Turpin and William Shakesoeare have in common? They are all con-men! Join comedian Georgie Lush as we investigate the many crimes committed by the bard himself.

Georgie Lush is a comedian, drag king, director, producer and as you may have guessed, a person with ADHD. Award-winning and critically acclaimed, her comedy has taken her many places, most notably, a garage in Palmerston North one time. She is thrilled to be joining Nerd Nite, and hopes you will be as interested in ruining Shakespeare's reputation as she is.

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“Nazi Meth Adventures”
by Eve Wingerath

Eve condones neither Nazis nor meth. She just likes weird things that changed the course of history and she can’t wait to tell you all about tweaking soldiers. Hitler’s scooby snax and a notorious incedent with Mussolini.

As a comedian, improviser and spinster, Eve is what’s known in showbiz as a triple threat. Though new to the comedy scene (at least two years ago when she wrote this bio), she’s quite funny and people often laugh at her jokes. Her award-winning debut show, Eve Ruined Everything, is not as bad as it sounds. She needs to write an updated biography.

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“When neurological conditions go right”
by Miriam Collins

Miriam will discuss real life examples of brain diseases and injuries that could be construed as life-enhancing, and how these unusual cases can teach us what various regions of the brain are responsible for.

Miriam is a boganesque woman with a MSc in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience. Her fashion inspirations include Ms. Frizzle, Lady Gremlin, and the nanny named Fran. She has a dark sense of humour and isn’t afraid to get real weird with it. Animals love her, children want to be her some day. Her breasts (Titiana and Titrice) have engaged in numerous charitable causes over the years. Their CV is available upon request.

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“Yes, And This Is What I Know About Improv”
by Jarrod Cook

This is an introduction to all things improv presented by an enthusiast! Join Jarrod as he delves into the ask-fors, formats and scene-sational details of your favourite unscripted art form. And remember, he’s definitely not just making this up.

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.

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“The Fry’s the Limit: A Nerdy History of Fried Chicken”
by Nicole O’Hearne

What do Scots, West Africans, Koreans, and Kiwis all have in common? A deep love of fried chicken. Join Nerd Boss Nicole for a crunchy, nerdy, and slightly greasy dive into the history of fried chicken from Scotland and West Africa to… well, pretty much the whole world. Then we’ll tackle New Zealand’s culturally questionable obsession with putting fried chicken on every menu. Come hungry for facts, flavour, and a few laughs.

Christchurch’s resident Nerd Boss, Nicole is a nerd of many things… just not the things that make her good at pub quizzes. Nicole has worn many hats: engineer, winemaker, and now community activator. Nicole is delighted to have this opportunity to rant about kiwis’ obsession with fried chicken.

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