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Laser Kiwi – Everybody Knows

 
Ross Anthony Review by Ross Anthony 3 Published: 10 Aug 2025 Assembly George Square Gardens Show Dates: 30 Jul 2025-24 Aug 2025

Laser Kiwi is an entertaining sketch comedy performance with circus elements that do just enough to keep it fresh.

The lovechild of Richard Ayoade and a circus tent

The show feels like the lovechild of Richard Ayoade and a circus tent – leaning more towards its at-times stilted, stop–start style rather than tricks.

Laser Kiwi often makes a performance out of drawing out a bit until it is stone dead on the floor. If you enjoy dysfunction and awkward silences, this is the show for you. Fans of their iconic “Mmmmm olive.” routine will know what I mean. It doesn’t return, but it might as well.

That said, there are genuine chuckles, and the jokes land well in this polished performance. The pay-off in the end is just about worth it, and the circus we do see is well executed. The aerial rope work from Imogen feels solid, and the long-pass juggling from the lads is technically adept. I just wish there were more of those moments, as I kept waiting to be dazzled. I want more from these folks – and I think they can deliver it.

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Laser Kiwi is back with a brand-new show! Armed with world-class circus skills and their signature brand of surreal sketch comedy, they'll attempt the impossible: articulating that thing we're all thinking. Winners of Best Circus, Adelaide Fringe 2023, Laser Kiwi will make you laugh, gasp and maybe even agree on something for once. Developed in partnership with Auckland Live and Hannah Playhouse in Aotearoa NZ.