If comics were rock stars, Glenn Wool is the King

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate Release                                                          29 March 2011

GLENN WOOL in NO LAND MAN

Travelling the world performing for two years, this rolling stone has gathered a hefty passport stamp collection and a raft of stories.

In early May, NZ's favourite Canadian comic brings us a night of sharp and lethally funny comedy. Behind Wool's laconic Canadian drawl hides a biting, intelligent wit and a cleverly subversive take on the world. This has earned him the reputation as one of the top comics working in the world today.

Last year he won Best of The Fest at the 2010 Sydney Comedy Festival and appeared in a number of TV shows internationally. Most notably on The John Oliver Show (Comedy Central) and The Green Room (Comedy Central / Showtime). He also touched base in NZ to appear on 7 Days, between his international touring.

Wool started out on the stand-up circuit in Vancouver in 1995 before making the jump to the UK where he quickly went from rising star to one of the mainstays of the UK comedy circuit. Success in the UK has lead to an international career with shows across the world from Dubai and Hong Kong to New York and Los Angeles. Wool has become a recognisable face on UK TV shows like Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The BBC Standup Show and The World Stands Up for Paramount. He is also the popular choice for comedy on the UK music festival circuit with performances at Glastonbury, Reading, Latitude and Bestival under his belt.
 

“Effortlessly funny with an affability that other comics can only dream of – You have to go and see Glenn Wool.” The Guardian

“Absolutely hilarious.” Independent

"Edgy, imaginative, funny and original, Wool sets the standards at the fringe”
Daily Telegraph

“Why aren't you in a queue somewhere buying a ticket?" The Scotsman

Auckland
Dates: 10th – 14th May, 8:30pm
Venue: The Basement, Lower Greys Ave, City
Tickets: Full $26; Concession $22 Groups (6+) $22
Bookings: 0800 ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz
Wellington
Dates: 3rd – 7th May, 8:30pm
Venue: The Garden Club, 13 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wtn
Tickets: Full $26; Concession $22 Groups (6+) $22
Bookings: 0800 ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz

For more information contact:
Name: Rosie Carnahan
Phone: 021 271 0671
Email: rosiecarnahan@aol.com
Website: www.awesomenesscomedy.com