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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018): Dir. Marina Zenovich; Documentary exploring the life and work of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams, who died in 2014. An illuminating celebration of a brilliant…
Amy Schumer - Live at the Apollo (2015): Dir. Chris Rock
Feat. Amy Schumer; Comedian Amy Schumer's sell–out show at the legendary Apollo Theatre.
Miranda Hart: That’s What I Call Live Show (2014): Feat. Miranda Hart; Recorded live at London’s O2 Arena the star of MIRANDA takes the stage as part of her first–ever stand–up tour.
Monty Python Live (Mostly) - One Down, Five to Go (2014): Feat. John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle…; The much–anticipated live reunion show from the Monty Python crew in all its side–splitting glory. Features special guest Eddie Izzard.
Alan Davies: Life is Pain (2013): Feat. Alan Davies; The witty star of JONATHAN CREEK and Stephen Fry’s QI returns to his standup roots with this routine covering growing up in the ‘70s, Facebook,…
Bill Bailey - Qualmpeddler (2013): Feat. Bill Bailey; Bill Bailey is in vintage form with his latest live show, a mixture of stand–up, stories, music and wit aimed at the ridiculousness of the…
Bill Cosby - Far From Finished (2013): Feat. Bill Cosby; Lovable Bill Cosby returns to the stage after more than two decades for this Comedy Central special in his honour.
Peter Helliar - Snazzy (2013): The afffable Aussie comic takes the stage for this undemanding but enjoyable comedy special, much of his comedy is populist and largely…
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex (2013): Feat. Russell Brand; Russell Brand crashes the Hammersmith Apollo with this biting stand up performance, tackling such topics as corporations, the cult of personality,…
Danny Bhoy: Live at the Festival Theatre (2012): Feat. Danny Bhoy; More hilarity from one of Britain's premiere comedians, here combining the greatest hits from his past two shows, ‘By Royal Disappointment’ and…
Michael McIntyre - Showtime (2012): British comedian returns with his "most hilarious show yet" recorded at the 02 arena in London.
Billy Connolly's You Asked For It (2011): Feat. Billy Connolly; A stacked compilation of Billy Connolly's most requested comedy clips, including his first ever live TV performance, broadcast in 1976.
Billy T - Te Movie (2011): Dir. Ian Mune
Feat. Billy T. James; Infectious, long overdue documentary celebration of comedy legend Billy T James' career in TV, sketch, and film, and his enduring influence on Kiwi…
Dylan Moran - Yeah Yeah (2011): Feat. Dylan Moran; Shaggy observations on ageing, religion, kids, and relationships form the funny (back)bone of Moran's latest stand–up tour, recorded live at…
Eddie Izzard - Stripped (2011): Feat. Eddie Izzard; The history of the world, cows in cars, and the existence of God are wittily dissected in this solid addition to the Eddie Izzard canon, from the…
Fear of a Brown Planet (2011): Dir. Danielle Karalus
Feat. Aamer Rahman, Nazeem Hussain; Australian comedians Aamer Rahman and Nazeem Hussain tackle immigration, race relations, and the War on Terror in their cheekily ruthless sell out…
It's Rhys Darby Night! (2011): Feat. Rhys Darby; Post–Concords Darby performs his latest standup act – a redux of his sold out Edinburgh Fringe Festival show about his experience in…
Night at the Classic (TV Series) (2011): Feat. Brendhan Lovegrove; Caustic Kiwi comedian Brendhan Lovegrove fronts this clever send–up of the stand–up circuit, where various guests get the chance to…
Stephen Merchant : Hello Ladies... Live! (2011): Out from the shadow of Ricky Gervais, the gangly co–creator of THE OFFICE turns his awkward, self–abasing persona into a frequently…
Arj Barker: Forever (2010): Feat. Arj Barker; Arj Barker returns with his first new release DVD in 2 years! Already well known to New Zealand audiences thanks to his hilarious turn as Dave on…
Axis of Awesome, The (2010): Comedy songs and musical jokes from the award–winning Australian musical comedy trio, The Axis of Awesome. Features such hits as "Birdplane",…
Jimeoin on Ice: Live (2010): Feat. Jimeoin; From the magical world of Jimeoin comes this smash hit show Jimeoin on Ice. See Jimeoin gracefully skate through brilliantly funny observations on…
Jimeoin: Over The Top (2010): Feat. Jimeoin; Warts–and–all look at the life of a stand–up comic on the road follows the deadpan comic as he tours Northern Australia, with…
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010): Dir. Anne Sundberg, Ricki Stern
Feat. Joan Rivers; A ripely entertaining piece of work portraying the famously foul–mouthed, nip–tucked, seventy–something stand–up…
Louie (TV Series) (2010): Dir. Louis C.K
Feat. Louis C.K; A brilliant merger of mid–life mopery, showbiz anxiety, and imaginative observational comedy, this self–made sitcom (with intermittent…
Ricky Gervais Live lV - Science (2010): Feat. Ricky Gervais; A noticeably slimmed down Ricky Gervais strikes for a fourth time in this so–so show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo. By far the funniest…
Ross Noble - Things (2010): Feat. Ross Noble; Improviser extraordinaire, Ross Noble, returns to amuse and delight, this time on the topic of 'things' – big and small. Filmed in Manchester…
Stephen K Amos - The Feel Good Factor (2010): Live at the Hammersmith Apollo, Britain's 'feel–good' comedian delivers another hilarious stand–up routine, with many of Amos's sketches…
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide To The Orchestra (2009): Feat. Bill Bailey; Multi–talented comic Bill Bailey teams up with the BBC Concert Orchestra and musical maestro Anne Dudley at the Royal Albert Concert Hall to…
Carl Barron - Walking Down The Street (2009): Feat. Carl Barron; Unassuming master of the deadpan mixes it up with observational humour, songs and general Ozzie larrikin–ship in his latest sell–out…
Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit O' Revolution (2009): Feat. Craig Ferguson; Filmed live at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, Ferguson shares his wisdom on rehab, explains why junkies are fun to be around and criticizes the latest…
Dai Another Day (Dai Henwood) (2009): Feat. Dai Henwood; Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood takes to the stage in the Sky City theatre in Auckland to perform best–of material in front of a live audience.
Danny Bhoy: Live at the Athenaeum (2009): Intelligent stand–up from the Scottish funnyman's sell–out 2009 tour of Australia, filmed at Melbourne's historic Athenaeum Theatre.
Des Bishop - Desfunctional (2009): Feat. Des Bishop; Recorded at the Roisin Dubh, Galways legendary music venue, Des is on fire in this internationally acclaimed stand up show. An "electrifying and…
Ed Byrne: A Different Class (2009): Dir. Matt Askem
Feat. Ed Byrne; Irish Comedian Ed Byrne appears Live in Glasgow delivering his own brand of wry observational humour, delving into such diverse topics as Goths, the…
Heath Franklin's Chopper: Making Deadsh*ts History (2009): Aussie comic Heath Franklin returns as larger–than–life personality Chopper in this standup routine filmed in Pentridge Prison's D…
Journey of the Childmen - The Mighty Boosh Tour (2009): Dir. Oliver Ralfe
Feat. Noel Fielding, Julian Barratt; Fly–on–the–wall documentary follows Mighty Boosh comedians Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt through the highs and lows of their…
Kathy Griffin - She'll Cut a Bitch (2009): Feat. Kathy Griffin; Sharp tongued stand up from the celebrity skewering Griffin delivered typically perky fashion. Topics of mirth include: Cher, Judge Judy, Griffin's…
Margaret Cho: Beautiful (2009): Feat. Margaret Cho; Fearless Comedian Margaret Cho explores the facets of beauty in this bold and raunchy concert film, and classily does so while using almost every…
Neil Delamere - Crème Delamere Live (2009): Feat. Neil Delamere; Filmed at the end of an acclaimed sell out run, Irish Neil’s observational eye and hilarious storytelling are captured in this "laugh out loud…
Pete Correale - The Things We Do For Love (2009): Feat. Pete Correale; Charming everyman Pete Correale puts his love–on–the–line in New York City for this hour long stand–up performance, which…
Rich Hall - Hell No I Aint Happy Live (2009): Feat. Rich Hall; Recorded at London's legendary Hammersmith Apollo during his sell out UK tour, the acerbic Rich Hall appears for the first time with his jailbird…
Robin Williams - Weapons Of Self Destruction (2009): Feat. Robin Williams; In his first solo special for HBO in seven years, Williams now pushing sixty, shows his mind still moves at it's own unfathomable pace. As manic and…
Ross Noble - Nobleism (2009): Feat. Ross Noble; Spontaneous stand–up Ross Noble lays down his life lessons of 'Nobleism' in this lenghty live concert filmed at the Empire Theatre in…
Russell Peters: Red, White, and Brown (2009): Feat. Russell Peters; Live performance of the Canadian comic from his sell–out Madison Square Gardens show. Peters delivers material from his record–breaking…
Stephen K Amos - Find the Funny (2009): Before a live audience, Edinburgh Festival stalwart Stephen K. Amos delivers a classic comedy routine of full of wit, charm and 'feelgood' humour.
Tim Minchin - Ready For This? (2009): Feat. Tim Minchin; Back on home turf at the Enmore theatre in Sydney, stand–up piano man Tim Minchin delivers with an all new set of edgy musical–comedy…
Wil Anderson - Wilosophy (2009): Feat. Wil Anderson; Australian stand–up Anderson takes to the stage at the Sydney Opera House to perform his show in which 'no topic is out of bounds'. Thankfully,…
Bill Bailey - Tinselworm (2008): Feat. Bill Bailey; The stringy haired BLACK BOOKS star and comic performs his new stand–up routine live at Wembley Arena at the end of his sell–out…
Brendon Burns Live (2008): Feat. Brendon Burns; Controversial comedian Burns performs his stand–up show 'So I Suppose THIS is Offensive Now', for which he won 'The If' award, Britain's…
Chris Rock: Kill The Messenger (2008): Feat. Chris Rock; Live from New York, Johannesburg and London, Chris Rock is on fine form as he spouts risque, albeit familiar, observations on interracial and sexual…
Comic Genius of Billy T James, The - Legacy Edition (2008): Feat. Billy T. James; Must–have DVD & CD collection of Billy T. James Greatest Hits. DVD includes over an hour of newly released material from the TVNZ vaults…
Dylan Moran - What It Is (2008): Feat. Dylan Moran; Ireland's most beloved comic takes to the stage to perform a rambling, whimsical set in his usual droll and semi–detached style.
Grumpy Old Women Live (2008): Feat. Linda Robson, Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane; The original three cast members of Grumpy Old Women return for one night only at the Richmond Theatre to perform their hilarious show full of cynical…
Jason Byrne: The Byrne Identity (2008): Feat. Jason Byrne; One of Ireland's favourite stand ups performs the set from his popular Edinburgh Festival show as well as new material for the dvd, filmed live at…
Jeffrey Ross - No Offense (2008): Feat. Jeffrey Ross; Comedy Central roaster Jeffrey Ross returns to his roots of New Jersey for his first show in his hometown. No one is safe as the unapologetic comic…
Laughing Samoans, The - Crack Me Off (2008): Feat. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea'i; Latest live recording from Samoan comedy duo Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepulea'i as they perform their 'Crack Me Off' show to a receptive Aussie…
Lee Evans Big - Live at the 02 (2008): Feat. Lee Evans; Comedian Evans performs to over 1600 fans at the 02 arena in London, the highlight of a tour spanning 59 performances across the UK's biggest arenas,…
Margaret Cho - I'm the One That I Want (2008): Feat. Margaret Cho; Feminist comedy sensation Margaret Cho performs live at The Warfield in her hometown of San Francisco.
Michael McIntyre - Live and Laughing (2008): Debut DVD from rising British comedy star Michael McIntyre, recorded during his sold–out run at the Hammersmith Apollo.
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That! (2008): Feat. Rhys Darby; Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby, from FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS fame, performs a stand–up comedy gig at LA's El Rey Theatre to an…
Rodney Rude Goes the Growl (2008): DVD of bawdy stand–up comedy performances of prolific Australian icon Rodney Rude.
Tim Minchin - Rock 'N' Roll Nerd (2008): Dir. Rhian Skirving
Feat. Tim Minchin; Intimate doco about gifted musical comedian Minchin charting his rise from obscurity in Melbourne to breakthrough at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival,…
Alan Carr - Tooth Fairy Live (2007): Feat. Alan Carr; Much beloved Brit standup Alan Carr is at his self–deprecating best live at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Comedians of Comedy, The - Live at the Troubadour (2007): Feat. David Cross, Sarah Silverman, Bob Odenkirk…; Live performance from 14 of today's 'edgiest' comedians at the Los Angeles Troubadour rock 'n' roll club. For aficionados, this is like the 'dream…
Doug Stanhope: No Refunds (2007): Feat. Doug Stanhope; Gritty stand–up from hard–as–nails comedian Doug Stanhope, whose heavy–drinking/smoking/drug–taking persona lends to a…
Frank Skinner - Live (2007): Feat. Frank Skinner; Frank Skinner returns to the live stand–up circuit in this comedy routine performed at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena to a packed out…
Jeff Dunham - Spark of Insanity (2007): Feat. Jeff Dunham; Stand–up sensation Dunham performs a set with a suitcase full of 'characters' – intricately designed puppets – who he works into…
Kiwi Tonguer (2007): A good keen stand–up comedy routine from Mark de Lacy (Newstalk ZB's regular satirist) as featured at the International Comedy Festival in…
Laughing Samoans, The - Off Work (2007): Feat. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea'i; Comedy duo Tofiga Fepulea'i and Eteuati Ete present their latest show, 'Off Work', live from the 'Concert Hall of QPAC' in Brizzie. They…
Paul Mooney: Know Your History (2007): Feat. Paul Mooney; Mooney launched his stand–up career from a bit part in the DAVE CHAPPELLE SHOW, and this features his routine circa 2007. Chiefly concerned…
Ricky Gervais - Fame (2007): Feat. Ricky Gervais; Ricky Gervais’ third standup outing is a punchy swipe at status, celebrity and his own astronomical success. Ironic, funny, but not necessarily…
Ross Noble - Fizzy Logic (2007): Feat. Ross Noble; Surrealist comedian Ross Noble attempts to explain his logic to an audience of Australians in this often improvised two–hour stand–up…
Russell Brand - Doing Life Live (2007): Feat. Russell Brand; Filmed at the Hackney Empire during his 2007 tour, this is 'cheeky' Brand at his most freewheeling, with much of the set clearly improvised. His…
Sean Hughes Live - The Right Side of Wrong (2007): Forty–something Irishman Sean Hughes wrings comedy out of the youth, does impersonations, and makes other astute and largely un–clichéd…
Tim Minchin - So Live (2007): Ivory–thumping musical comedian Tim Minchin brings his glam/camp version of rock standup to the live stage. Mixing the political and the deeply…
Al Murray - Giving it Both Barrels (2006): Feat. Al Murray; Geezer Al Murray, aka ‘The Pub Landlord’, unleashes a parochial assault of humour and British common sense with trademark beer pitcher in hand.
Ben Elton Live 2006 (2006): Feat. Ben Elton; His first new live stand–up tour in eight years sees the comic genius behind BLACK ADDER and THE YOUNG ONES in another sellout show, this time…
Big Gay Sketch Show, The (TV Series) (2006): Feat. Erica Ash, Julie Goldman, Stephen Guarino…; Like a gay SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, this strings together a series of sketches and social commentary from a LGBT perspective. Biting satire this is not…
Carl Barron (2006): Feat. Carl Barron; Australian deadpan exponent Carl Barron brings his unique comic nonchalance to the stage, observing life as we know it. DVD includes a bonus 12…
Comedy Central Roasts: William Shatner (2006): Feat. William Shatner, Jason Alexander, Sandra Bullock…; Foulmouthed 'tribute' to much loved ham Shatner doesn't skimp on the vitriol as celebrity friends take the stage to lampoon their boldly going pal,…
Comic Relief - The Greatest and the Latest (2006): Feat. Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal…; Stand–up comedy collection of the greatest moments in 'Comic Relief' history, a comedy show featuring top comedians benefiting important causes…
Dylan Moran - Like Totally (2006): Feat. Dylan Moran; Two monologues and an encore rounds out Dylan Moran’s latest standup excursion: a short, sharp, and exceptionally funny performance, chain smoking…
Ed Byrne: Pedantic and Whimsical (2006): Feat. Ed Byrne; Irish stand–up Byrne takes to the stage in Leeds for over 90 minutes of general observational humour, including musings on eclectic topics…
Jamie Kennedy - Unwashed (2006): Feat. Jamie Kennedy; Comic Jamie Kennedy performs his first stand–up special with his particular brand of raunchy observational humour, impressions and versatile…
Jason Byrne: Out of the Box (2006): Feat. Jason Byrne; Versatile Irish comic Jason Byrne lives up to reputation as a man whose shows are never the same twice in this lively performance recorded in Dublin,…
Katt Williams: Live (2006): Actor and comedian Katt Williams, dubbed "the next Richard Pryor," performs his jam–packed comedy routine to a rapturous local crowd in his…
Little Britain - Live (2006): Feat. Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Anthony Head; After the success of the various LITTLE BRITAIN series, the stars Matt lucas and David Walliams took their amiably grotesque sketch–show on the…
Mighty Boosh, The - Live (2006): Feat. Noel Fielding, Julian Barratt; Eccentric comedy duo Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt – stars of the cult series THE MIGHTY BOOSH – give their show characters of Vince…
Pablo Francisco: Ouch! Live From San Hose (2006): Feat. Pablo Francisco; Touted as one of the more 'outrageous' American comedians, Francisco's main comedic material comes from pop culture. His sharp–witted take on…
Ross Noble - Randomist (2006): Feat. Ross Noble; The result of a massive year long tour across two continents, the freewheeling Ross Noble is captured here at his very best, beginning with a 2 1/2…
Russell Brand - Live (2006): Live stand–up comedy routine by Brit comedian Russell Brand, who is given ample space to milk his trademark lewd, off–centre humour to…
Steven Wright: When the Leaves Blow Away (2006): Feat. Steven Wright; Boston deadpan exponent Steven Wright mixes irony, sarcasm and sardonic wit in this Toronto performance of his live show.
Strassman Live! (2006): At one time a regular fixture on New Zealand television, David Strassman’s unique ventriloquist act is presented live along with his offbeat…
Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired (2006): Feat. Wanda Sykes; Funny–woman Sykes takes to the stage with her bold, take–no–prisoners attitude and razor–sharp wit in this one woman show.
Aristocrats, The (2005): Dir. Paul Provenza
Feat. Jason Alexander, Hank Azaria, Billy Connolly…; One hundred venerable comedians perform, scrutinise and riff on a particularly dirty joke (touted as the world's most obscene), which has apparently…
Best of Laughing With Samoans, The (2005): The first live–comedy show by Samoan New Zealand comedy duo Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepulea'i has an impressive verbal and physical energy, as…
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss (2005): Feat. Bill Maher; Bill Maher, America’s boldest comedian, exposes the hypocrisy, delusions and ridiculousness of American life with biting wit in this rapid fire…
Billy Connolly - World Tour of New Zealand (TV Series) (2005): Feat. Billy Connolly; The special New Zealand segment of comedian Billy Connolly's 2004 world tour, which has the crazed Scot covering the length of the country over eight…
Gilbert Gottfried: Dirty Jokes (2005): Rambunctious comedian Gilbert Gottfried performs a fearless comedy routine in New York City covering all things smutty and outlandish from dead…
Laughing Samoans - Old School (2005): Comedy team Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepulea'i return for another humourous look at New Zealand–Samoan life, recycling a few sketches but also…
Lee Evans: XL Tour Live (2005): Feat. Lee Evans; Lee Evans (THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY) brings an energetic stand–up routine to the people of Cardiff during his 05 comedy tour. Evans attacks…
Lenny Henry: So Much Things to Say (2005): Feat. Lenny Henry; The audacious Lenny Henry is back for another round of stand–up over ten years since his last recorded stage show. Henry focuses on his winning…
Wild Colonial Psychos - Bandits on the Run (2005): A compelling live recitation of misdeeds, yarns, balck humour and more from several real–life 'colonial psychos': Mark 'Jacko' Jackson, best…
Bill Bailey - Live at the Apollo (Part Troll) (2004): Dir. Nick Morris
Feat. Bill Bailey; The star of BLACK BOOKS gives a vivid rendition of his one–man variety show, which is part self–deprecating autobiography, part satirical…
Bill Hicks - Live (2004): Feat. Bill Hicks; An essential showcase of three live shows from the legendary stand–up comedian and ferocious left–wing commentator, Bill Hicks, who died…
Chris Rock - Bigger and Blacker (2004): Feat. Chris Rock; A televised comedy special starring comedian Chris Rock, letting loose on a variety of subjects at the Apollo Theatre, New York.
Chris Rock - Never Scared (2004): Dir. Joel Gallan
Feat. Chris Rock, Doug E Fresh; Comedian, actor and star/host of his own show, Chris Rock is seen here in his fourth, and best, solo stand–up comedy special. Those allergic to…
Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004): Feat. Dave Chappelle; Standup comedian Dave Chappelle struts his stuff at the Fillmore, dealing with a variety of subjects (race, San Francisco, plastic surgery, sex) with…
Dylan Moran - Monster Live (2004): Feat. Dylan Moran; Ireland’s loveable BLACK BOOKS drunkard takes to the stage with his acerbic and deadpan brand of the amusing everyday, complete with fag and wine…
Peter Kay - Live at the Top of the Tower (2004): Feat. Peter Kay; Actor Peter Kay hits the stand–up stage with his lively, rotund brand of British humour.
Small Samoan Wedding, A (2004): Filmed at the Wellington Opera House, this live show is the latest offering from the Laughing Samoans comedy duo.
Eddie Izzard - Sexie (2003): Dir. Declan Lowney
Feat. Eddie Izzard; Resplendent in a leather mini and knee–high boots, Eddie explores his transvestism this time around, but also has much to say on Greek…
Jeff Green Live - Back from the Bewilderness (2003): Feat. Jeff Green; Author and comedian Jeff Green brings stand–up to the West End in this one man one night only routine in front of a sell–out crowd.…
Melbourne International Comedy Festival: The Best of the Gala (2003-2006): Four–year retrospective of Melbourne’s famed International Comedy Festival, with selected performances from…
Peter Kay - Live at the Bolton Albert (2003): Feat. Peter Kay; With his particularly British brand of 'have you noticed?' humour, Kay performs here for his hometown, which includes in the crowd his mum and…
Ricky Gervais Live (Animals, Politics) (2003-2004): Dir. Ricky Gervais
Feat. Ricky Gervais; The comedic genius behind THE OFFICE TV series, here unleashes two live shows in which he proves he has many more strings to his bow, with a cheeky…
Comedian (2002): Dir. Christian Charles
Feat. Jerry Seinfeld, Orny Adams; A thoroughly absorbing insight into the profession of stand–up comedy that contrasts the careers of former king–of–comedy Jerry…
Jack Dee - Live at Hammersmith Apollo (2002): Feat. Jack Dee; The sardonic wit of Jack Dee is presented in all its miserable, deadpan glory live at the Hammersmith Apollo, 2002.
Jackie Mason - A Night at the Opera (2002): Enjoy a front row seat as stand–up Jewish comedian Jackie Mason entertains a capacity audience at the Royal Opera House, London. Mason was the…
Robin Williams - Live on Broadway (2002): Dir. Marty Callner
Feat. Robin Williams; Robin Williams returns to his roots as a stand–up comedian after a 16 year hiatus, proving to have lost nothing of his stupendous comic…
America's Funniest Comedians (2001): Feat. Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey…; Broad, retrospective compilation of live stand–up routines from America’s crème de la crème of comedy talent. Volume 1 – Adam Sandler,…
An Audience with Kenneth Williams (2001): Dir. Alasdair MacMillan
Feat. Kenneth Williams; The inimitable CARRY ON… star has an entertaining gloss over his life and faces questions from a live audience.
Bill Bailey - Bewilderness (2001): Feat. Bill Bailey; The droll Bill Bailey from BLACK BOOKS performs a live stand–up comedy routine in front of a highly receptive Welsh crowd. A couple of acquired…
Billy Connolly - World Tour of... (TV Series) (2001): Feat. Billy Connolly; TV series following comedian Billy Connolly on tour throughout the world. "World Tour of England, Scotland and Wales" (available to rent):…
Original Kings of Comedy, The (2001): Dir. Spike Lee; Suggesting in places the fiery comedy of Richard Pryor, this stand–up comedy revue, one of the most lucrative in US history, has four black…
Puppetry of the Penis (2001): Groin contortionists Simon Morley and David Friend creatively manipulate their private parts in this riotous showcase of 'talent'.
Bill Bailey - Cosmic Jam (2000): Feat. Bill Bailey; BLACK BOOKS larrikin Bill Bailey gives a sidesplitting first performance in this, his debut standup comedy gig. Essential for disciples of his cult.
Eddie Izzard - Circle (2000): Feat. Eddie Izzard; British comedian Eddie Izzard recorded live in New York, June 26, 2000.
Ellen DeGeneres Collection, The (The Beginning, Here and Now) (2000-2004): Feat. Ellen DeGeneres; Two live standup gigs from the industrious comedian/entertainer/lesbian icon Ellen DeGeneres, filmed in New York’s Beacon Theatre, and concerning…
French and Saunders - Live (2000): Feat. Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French; Double act Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French bring their style of comedy to the stage, in this show from the Shaftesbury Theatre and their 'Still…
Tonsil Hockey (2000): Dir. Ray Hagel
Feat. Tom Green; The star of ROAD TRIP, Tom Green, strains his tonsils with some standup comedy, a combination of puerile antics, satire and brute enthusiasm.
Eddie Izzard - Dress to Kill (1998): Dir. Larry Jordan
Feat. Eddie Izzard; British comedian Eddie Izzard gives a dazzling stand–up show, live in San Francisco in 1998. Includes a brief mock–tourism film.
Jerry Seinfeld - Live on Broadway (I'm Telling You For The Last Time) (1998): Feat. Jerry Seinfeld; Self–congratulatory – yet completely hilarious – stand–up from Jerry Sienfeld, who recorded this in 1998 after SEINFELD had…
Tackle Happy (1998): Dir. Mick Molloy
Feat. Simon Morley, David Friend; Eye–widening puppet–show utilises the visual and tactile properties of the male–organ to impersonate… all sorts of things:…
The Man Who Thinks He's It - Steve Coogan Live (1998): Feat. Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg, Julia Davis; Filmed at The Palace Theatre Manchester in 1998, Coogan performs a variety of characters including Duncan Thickett – the world's worst…
Chris Rock Show, The (TV Series) (1997): Feat. Chris Rock; The Emmy Award–winning comedy series with one of America's most successful contemporary comics, Chris Rock. It's "unrated, uncensored and…
Eddie Izzard - Glorious (1997): Dir. Peter Richardson
Feat. Eddie Izzard; Filmed at Labatt’s Apollo Theatre, this mock–epic auto–biography has cult comedian Eddie Izzard re–enact the important and…
Jamie Foxx Unleashed (1997): Feat. Jamie Foxx; Standup, television and movie sensation Jamie Foxx in a red hot live gig in Texas, 1997 well before he achieved superstardom. Unleashing a torrent of…
Victoria Wood Live (1997): Feat. Victoria Wood, Julie Walters; Live stand–up sketches from BAFTA winning Brit comedienne and actress Victoria Wood on her sell–out 2007 tour, occasionally accompanied…
Eddie Izzard - Definite Article (1996): Dir. Ed Bye
Feat. Eddie Izzard; The disarmingly outrageous stand–up comedian is caught on film, for a performance at Shaftesbury Theatre, London.
Sinderella Live (1995): Feat. Jim Davidson; Bawdy pantomime show filmed during Davidson's sellout 1995 tour. "Sinderella with a capital SIN!".
Eddie Izzard - Unrepeatable (1994): Dir. John Gordillo
Feat. Eddie Izzard; More of the same from the hilarious British comedian, here performing on the West End at Albery Theatre. Includes observations and impressions on…
Ben Elton Live 1993 & 1997 (1993-1997): Feat. Ben Elton; The genius writer behind BLACK ADDER and THE YOUNG ONES, he attacks performance with his own special style and wit – like "Groucho Marx on…
Bill Hicks - Relentless (1992): Feat. Bill Hicks; Stand–up genius recorded during the 1991 Montreal Comedy Festival at the Centaur Theatre, and showcasing the much–acclaimed Bill Hicks at…
Complete Denis Leary Live, The (Lock 'n' Load, No Cure for Cancer) (1992-1997): Dir. Ted Demme
Feat. Denis Leary; Collection of 'Shock' comedian Denis Leary's best live gigs; also an actor, he makes comic hay of non–smokers, PC society and various other…
George Carlin - Live (1992): Feat. George Carlin; The government, the military, golfers and the media are just some of the victims of this stand up sensation, here best known as Rufus from the 'Bill…
Roseanne Arnold - Live from Trump Castle (1992): Feat. Roseanne; The star of TV's 'Roseanne' show gives an exemplary live performance, bringing her ribald, astute wit to the fore, plus a renowned ability for comic…
Rowan Atkinson Live (1992): Dir. Thomas Schlamme
Feat. Rowan Atkinson; A rare live performance from Rowan Atkinson, playing a variety of weird and wonderful characters in front of a live aud.
Ben Elton: The Very Best of... Live - Volume 1 (1991): Feat. Ben Elton; Side–splitting stand–up from the genius writer behind THE YOUNG ONES and BLACK ADDER. Ben washes down political satire with good old…
An Evening with Billy T. James and Howard Morrison (1990): Feat. Billy T. James, Sir Howard Morrisson; More hilarity from the legendary comic this time joined by Sir Howard. This was filmed towards the end of James' all too short life.
Ben Elton - The Definitive Live Collection (1990-2006): Feat. Ben Elton; 3–disc collection of live stand–up shows from outlandish Brit comedian Ben Elton, includes four shows spanning from 1990 to 2006…
Best of Victor Borge: Act One & Two, The (1990): Feat. Victor Borge; A collection of live performances and routines from the inimitable Victor Borge – raconteur, pianist, comedian and more.
Billy T Live (1990): Feat. Billy T. James; A posthumous performance from the vaults by one of New Zealand's most distinguished comic talents. Featuring one of Billy T's best live…
Lenny Henry - Live and Unleashed (1990): Feat. Lenny Henry, Robbie Coltrane; The black British comedian, doing some of his best impersonations ever. Old and new material also includes favourite characters: Theophilus P.…
Without You I'm Nothing (1990): Dir. John Boskovich
Feat. Sandra Bernhard; Sandra Bernhard struts her stuff on various New York stages with music, dance and humour packaged into something that's gloriously sexy, flamboyant,…
Bill Hicks - Sane Man (1989): Feat. Bill Hicks; An early–ish dose of standup genius from Bill Hicks, here offering himself in Austin, Texas, in 1989 as a rare 'sane man' in the strange world…
Billy Crystal - Midnight Train to Moscow (1989): Dir. Paul Flaherty
Feat. Billy Crystal; Billy Crystal explores his Russian roots, with a mockumentary 'Jokenost' tour of Russian and a standup performance live at the Pushkin Theatre.
An Audience with Peter Ustinov (1988): Feat. Peter Ustinov; Multi–talented actor and writer Ustinov performs a set full of over–the–top anecdotes with his unique brand of observational humour…
Pee-Wee Herman - Live in Concert (1988): Feat. Paul Ruebens; The crazed, infantile comedian Paul Reubens performs his 'Playschool for Adults' live at the Roxy, Los Angeles, with a cast of helpers. His…
Punchline (1988): Dir. David Seltzer
Feat. Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman; Ambitious comedy–drama focused on the career–efforts of two, very different aspiring standup comics – a personable Sally Field and…
Whoopi Goldberg - Fontaine... Why am I Straight? (1988): Feat. Whoopi Goldberg; Comedienne Whoopi Goldberg performs live, concentrating on the Fontaine persona – a streetwise dude – she first brought to light in an…
Bill Cosby - 49 (1987): Feat. Bill Cosby; Comedian Bill Cosby hilariously ponders the state of being 49 in front of a live audience at the Chicago Theatre. Includes many new routines and…
Billy Connolly - Billy and Albert (1987): Dir. Nobby Clark
Feat. Billy Connolly; Unexpurgated pure Billy, live at the Royal Albert Hall in July 1987. Some of the topics that Connolly gives his own idiosyncratic slant to are…
Eddie Murphy - Raw (1987): Feat. Eddie Murphy; Eddie Murphy captured live and, er, raw. Something here to amuse and offend just about everyone – live from the Flet Forum, New York.
Secret Policeman's Third Ball, The (1987): Feat. John Cleese, Ben Elton, Jennifer Saunders…; A selection of the very best of 1980s British comedians perform live for charity. Also includes backstage footage with some of the stars.
Comic Relief (1986): Feat. Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan…; The stars of THE YOUNG ONES (along with many other stellar Brit comedians) perform for charity, in this irreverant satirical stageshow.
Robin Williams - Live at the Met (1986): Feat. Robin Williams; Vintage, foul–mouthed Robin Williams performance features the zany comedian at his best in a series of improvisations and loopy character…
Steve Martin - Live! (1986): Feat. Steve Martin; The much–loved comedian Steve Martin does stand–up at the Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles. Also features tributes from the likes…
Best of John Belushi, The (1985): Feat. John Belushi; Collection of 16 skits from Belushi's time at Saturday Night Live (1975–1979). Showcases his unpredictable, madcap style in many classic…
Bette Midler - Art or Bust (1985): Dir. Thomas Schlamme
Feat. Bette Midler; Song and dance version of Bette at her sassy best, in a unique 'video concert' in which takes on the world of art. Mostly featuring selections…
Billy Connolly - An Audience With (1985): Dir. Alisdair MacMillan
Feat. Billy Connolly; Selected highlights of Connelly's legendary television appearance in 1985 in front of a studio audience. A leopard skin shirt, long hair and the…
Eddie Murphy - Delirious (1983): Feat. Eddie Murphy; Classic stand–up with the proudly profane Eddie Murphy, before he was blanded out by the Hollywood machine.
Richard Pryor - Here and Now / Live on Sunset Strip (1982-1983): Feat. Richard Pryor; Two stellar examples of Richard Pryor in his comedy prime: in HERE AND NOW, Pryor is at his bawdy best performing live in New Orleans; in LIVE ON THE…
Robin Williams - An Evening With (1982): Feat. Robin Williams; The unique lunacy of Robin Williams is captured live in concert on his home turf – The Great American Music Hall in San…
Billy Connolly - Bites Yer Bum (1981): Feat. Billy Connolly; Selected highlights from the end of Connelly's 1980–1981 tour, live at the Apollo Victoria, London. The Scots comedian is in fine lunatic form.
Rodney Dangerfield - No Respect (1981-1995): Feat. Rodney Dangerfield, Tim Allen, Bill Murray…; Weighty retrospective of comic legend Rodney Dangerfield's hilarious career highlights, with collaborative appearances by other big name comedy acts,…
Secret Policeman's Other Ball, The (1981): Dir. Julien Temple
Feat. John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson, Barry Humphries…; Most comical and musical shenanigans performed for the benefit of Amnesty International in the second 'Ball' of the series. The Monty Python team…
Real Andy Kaufman, The (1979): Feat. Andy Kaufman; Rare footage of a live performance and backstage interview from manic–surrealist comic Andy Kaufman, later memorialised in MAN ON THE…
Richard Pryor - Live in Concert (1979): Dir. Jeff Margolis
Feat. Richard Pryor; The ground breaking black comedian at his finest ‘standup’ moment – picking up the tradition of Lenny Bruce and stretching it into raunchy,…
Secret Policeman's Ball, The (1979): Feat. John Cleese, Michael Palin, Peter Cook…; The third in the series of Amnesty International charity gigs and first 'Ball' featuring a series of Britain's finest comedians and musicians. Apart…
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (SNL) (1975-1976): Feat. Richard Pryor, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore…; The legendary, long–running NBC variety show, responsible for incubating the careers of every major American comedian since 1975. Original cast…
Lenny Bruce Without Tears (1972): Dir. Fred Baker; Unsparing yet compassionate, this documentary covers the life of oneof the most renowned comedians of the 20th century, Lenny Bruce, whose stage…
Comedians, The (TV Series) (1971-1993): Born out of the working men's clubs in 70's England, and beginning as an experiment for Granada TV, this had more gags, one–liners and knowing…
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (1968): Feat. Phyllis Diller; Comedienne Diller is at her self–depracating best in this series of highlights from her 60s variety show 'THE BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS DILLER.' All…
Best Of Johnny Carson (1955): Feat. Johnny Carson; 10 half hour episodes of The Johnny Carson Show that capture the King of late–night television's best and worst moments on stage, from screwing…
Golden Age of Comedy (TV Series) (1949-1960): Feat. Groucho Marx, Humphrey Bogart, Bob Hope…; Treasure trove of broadcast comedy classics from America's variety show golden age. Includes a bonus sixth disc with rare standup performances from…
Arj Barker - Live: Feat. Arj Barker; Most recognisable as FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS’ pawn shop confidant ‘Dave’, Arj Barker delivers his own stand–up comedy of awkwardly…
World's Greatest Standup Vol. 1, The: Feat. Tim Allen, Dave Chappelle, Lee Evans…; Compilation from the one of the world's most prestigious comedy events, The Montreal International Comedy Festival. Includes performances from Lee…

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