Barry Castagnola
The Last of the Barrys
Fresh from supporting Greg Davies on his ‘Full Fat Legend’ tour, Barry brings his own show to The Classic for two nights only – Fri 23 & Sat 24 April.
Still utterly furious that his parents chose the name Barry, he’s come to accept that, although he doesn’t suit it, it’s too late to change it. And anyway, what’s in a name? Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Other topics covered include an embarrassingly racist dog, a monkey-obsessed mother, a daughter conceived through IVF who cost so much money he’ll have to spend the rest of her childhood working to pay for her, and a solution to the Middle East crisis. There’s also a song at the beginning of the show that’s so good it should probably be at the end. It’s a show jam-packed with laughs, all about life’s big questions – with pretty inadequate answers.
He’d like to point out that he wrote the above (and this) and, to be honest, he finds it a bit weird to be writing in the third person. He (I) also thinks it’s presumptuous to say his (my) show is jam-packed with laughs (even though he’s (I’m) very confident it will be, as the ones he’s (I’ve) done so far have been). Why don’t you be the judge and come along? He (I) would also like to clarify that the quotes below weren’t written by him (me), but by actual reviewers (and an endorsement from Greg Davies). And he (I) would like to thank you for the time you’ve spent reading this, and he (I) hopes to see you at one of the shows. Please come. As I (he) told you, I’ve got a daughter to finish paying for.
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“Astonishingly funny” ★★★★★ The List
“Perfect” ★★★★★ Three Weeks
“Hugely entertaining” ★★★★ Chortle
“A confident, likeable comic, it’s his self-deprecating bemusement that provides the most hilarity.” ★★★★ Metro
“His charm and willingness to make himself look ridiculous carry him through the trickiest of subject matter.” ★★★★ EdFest
“By far the funniest Barry I know (since my uncle died)” – Greg Davies
Another 'pearler' of a show celebrating 3 decades at The CLASSIC - the Home Of Live Comedy
Fri 23 & Sat 24 April
All presales for our shows are exclusively via Eventfinda.co.nz.
Door sales are only available on the night of the show after 6pm.
Seating is cabaret-style with options for Exclusive Tables.
BOOKINGS / TICKETS / PRICES
Prior booking, particularly for Exclusive Tables and Groups, is recommended otherwise door sales from 6 pm if not sold out.
GROUPS of any size just choose a combination of Tables and Single Admits to fit your group size. Yes you will ALL be seated together.
Single General Admit - $35 (Recommended if Exclusive Tables run out or to add extra seats to an Exclusive Table)
Exclusive Table of 2 - $70 ($35 ea) -
Exclusive Table of 4 - $136 ($34 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $198 ($33 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10+ - $32 ea
Bar & Ticket Office open at 6pm
Seating in the main venue commences 15 mins before the advertised showtime. All shows start on time.
Seating is allocated by tables and we fill the venue from the front.
All booked under the same name are seated together.
Call 3734321 if your arrival is delayed.
CATERING / FOOD OPTIONS:
We have a regular Bar Snack Menu which can be ordered on the night including Burgers, Loaded Fries, Kaarage Chicken, Tacos & more.
We do not offer any full meal/dining options but our festival showtimes provide plenty of time to dine before or after coming to the show.
Check out Tanuki's Sake Bar & Restaurant and Tanuki's Cave (Yakatori) which is right next door!! They have a function room for larger groups - early bookings are essential.
The Classic is a licensed bar. RP18 / Supervised.
Minors under 18 can be admitted if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Shows may contain mature adult content that may offend some people.
Anyone looking under 25 will be asked for ID in the form of NZ Driver's License, Passport or HNZ 18+ Card.
Entry will not be granted to minors, those without ID or intoxicated persons.
