Best Show of 2009 Comedy festival returns due to public demand with its countdown of the 10 most taboo words and subjects in stand-up comedy.

At the 2009 NZ International Comedy Festival, English comedian, Carey Marx did just 6 sold out performances of his acclaimed solo show, "CAREYNESS", in the tiny Classic Studio. His reputation preceded him and the season was sold out well in advance with an extra show added. He went on to win the award for Best International Show in the Festival awards on the final night.

So Carey is back in 2010 with his challenging show which counts down the 10 most offensive words or topics in standup comedy for 12 nights in the much larger main room at The Classic.

Critics and audiences were moved & Chortle.co.uk said

Carey Marx seems to have an awful lot of people approach him after gigs to complain about his act. Almost every routine in this hour seems to involve him defending himself against some outraged punter and once he embarks on his risqu� material, you can understand why.

But thank God for these easily-offended folk, for without them Marx wouldn't have been forced to ponder the most offensive subjects in comedy, and so come up with this thoughtful, hilarious and near-the-knuckle show.

THE HERALD UK said... Are there any taboos left in comedy? Marx dismantles them one by one in a brilliantly controlled countdown of stand-up's 10 least acceptable topics & this is comedy of the most cerebral variety, material capable of provoking both thought and laughter, well-paced and decisively delivered.

NB: Carey Marx will also perform his new solo show, The DOOM GLOOM BOOM from last years Edinburgh Fringe, where he analyses and pokes fun at the global boom in doom and gloom. 5 nights only at The Classic Studio from Tues

CAREYNESS

Featuring Carey Marx (England)

12 nights only / Mon 3 to Sat 15 May / 8-30pm
The Classic - 321 Queen St
Bookings at Ticketek Ph 0800Ticketek / Online @ www.comedy.co.nz

See also on Thu 22 April - The 5 STAR COMEDY PREVIEW - SKYCITY Theatre

And FIRST NIGHT at The Powerstation on Sat 24 April.

More info? Contact Scott Blanks Ph3734321 / scott@comedy.co.nz