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  • 1 week ago | rhysiedarby.substack.com | Rhys Darby

    Every stand-up tour begins at home for me, and The Legend Returns was no exception. I have to be with my people first. They know me well, they (generally) love to see me come home, and I love to be there. I arrived a few days before my Wellington show and so spent some time on the property up north.

  • 2 weeks ago | rhysiedarby.substack.com | Rhys Darby

    I've arrived in Australian Territory. I do like the views from this hotel. Tonight I'm on The Project, which is a ‘news with a difference’ type daily TV show. Then tomorrow I'll be shipping out to Melbourne for a week of The Legend Returns shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The weather is lovely and my spirits are high!Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Rhys Darby to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

  • 3 weeks ago | rhysiedarby.substack.com | Rhys Darby

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  • 1 month ago | rhysiedarby.substack.com | Rhys Darby

    It is my 51st birthday tomorrow (NZ) so I am celebrating by offering limited $51 tickets! Christchurch from 9am tomorrow use password ROBOT2025 Rhys Darby tickets | Isaac Theatre Royal | Ticketek New Zealand Wellington use password 51BIRTHDAY Rhys Darby Tickets | Comedy Show Times & Details | Ticketmaster NZ Auckland from 8AM tomorrow morning (no password required) Rhys Darby Tickets | Comedy Show Times & Details | Ticketmaster NZ Unfortunately not available in Nelson as we are SOLD OUT Hack...

  • 1 month ago | rhysiedarby.substack.com | Rhys Darby

    People often ask me “What does it take to be the captain of the ship?” Well, sometimes (but not always) it takes at least having a ship. That ship doesn’t necessarily have to be a physical boat, but it helps. When it comes to leadership, it’s like the old adage goes, some are born into it, some rise up to it and some have it thrust upon them.