Nick Gibb
High, Functioning, Autistic
Winner Billy T Award 2011 NZ International Comedy Festival
Nick Gibb has autism without the card counting, Tourette’s without the swearing and an hilarious stand-up show that bridges the gap between Rain Man and reality.
If you hate the idea of being singled out and picked on by a comedian 'riffing' at your expense to pad time, rest assured I won’t do that. To paraphrase the Backstreet Boys: I don’t care who you are, where you’re from, or what you do – so I’m not going to do crowd work. I’ve come equipped with the best of 15 years worth of jokes and stories from what I generously call my “comedy career” and I will monologue them to you with the confident yet awkward energy of a malfunctioning ship’s droid or store mannequin that’s been brought to life by a wizard.
I did this wonderful Festival a depressingly long time ago as the host of deeply geeky cult favourite Fanfiction Comedy and while I took my sweet time returning for my solo debut, I promise that like a fine vintage wine, you won’t regret spending $29 on me. That’s actually really cheap for what you’re getting.
'Incredibly self-assured and cleverly intelligent… a masterclass in comedy.' TVNZ
'Erudite and educated… brilliantly original material.' Edinburgh Guide
'Commands the stage easily with a practiced precision that equals some of the biggest comedians in the game… phenomenal – you’ll laugh till it hurts.' Festival Journal
'A hilarious introspective reflection on autism and Tourette’s… a fantastic hour of comedy that hits much deeper than a standard comedy show.' The Speakeasy
Suitable for audiences 15+
Drug references
Language – occasional coarse language
Winner Billy T Award 2011 NZ International Comedy Festival
Nick Gibb has autism without the card counting, Tourette’s without the swearing and an hilarious stand-up show that bridges the gap between Rain Man and reality.
If you hate the idea of being singled out and picked on by a comedian 'riffing' at your expense to pad time, rest assured I won’t do that. To paraphrase the Backstreet Boys: I don’t care who you are, where you’re from, or what you do – so I’m not going to do crowd work. I’ve come equipped with the best of 15 years worth of jokes and stories from what I generously call my “comedy career” and I will monologue them to you with the confident yet awkward energy of a malfunctioning ship’s droid or store mannequin that’s been brought to life by a wizard.
I did this wonderful Festival a depressingly long time ago as the host of deeply geeky cult favourite Fanfiction Comedy and while I took my sweet time returning for my solo debut, I promise that like a fine vintage wine, you won’t regret spending $29 on me. That’s actually really cheap for what you’re getting.
'Incredibly self-assured and cleverly intelligent… a masterclass in comedy.' TVNZ
'Erudite and educated… brilliantly original material.' Edinburgh Guide
'Commands the stage easily with a practiced precision that equals some of the biggest comedians in the game… phenomenal – you’ll laugh till it hurts.' Festival Journal
'A hilarious introspective reflection on autism and Tourette’s… a fantastic hour of comedy that hits much deeper than a standard comedy show.' The Speakeasy
Suitable for audiences 15+
Drug references
Language – occasional coarse language