Nick Rado
Do not miss a hilarious evening of observational storytelling at its finest. Nick Rado has been conjuring audiences into hysterics across the globe for years, from prestigious Just for Laughs festivals to opening for Rob Brydon, Aziz Ansari and Russell Howard on their world tours.
His comedy album On-Trend is across America on Sirius XM's Laugh USA and UK's number-one comedy streaming site Next Up. 'On-Trend' made it to number four on all albums sold on iTunes.
Rado is the first kiwi comedian to record an American comedy special for Drybar Comedy (Over 7.7 Million followers). His Special 'Unstoppable' will be released later this year.
Nick is also the only NZ comedian to be a Six-time Winner of 'Best Comedy MC' at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2022)
Rado also starred in Rhys Darby's Sitcom Short Poppies on Netflix.
As seen countless times on, The Comedy Channel Australia, TV3 & TVNZ Comedy Galas, SKY1's Russell Howard's World Tour,
As heard on: The Rock's Sporting Rumble, Socrates Walks Into a Bar and Laugh USA.
Nick has over 17 years of experience and has performed Stand-up comedy to critical acclaim in the UK, Netherlands, the United States, China, Australia and NZ. Including the Edinburgh, Leicester, Sydney, Melbourne, Brighton, Bath, New Zealand and Hong Kong Comedy Festivals.
Awards:
Gold Winner Best Comedy Podcast - Socrates Walks Into A Bar - NZ Podcast Awards 2022
Gold Winner Best Sports Podcast - Sporting Rumble - NZ Podcast Awards 2022
Winner Best Male Comedian NZ Comedy Guild Awards (2019)
Six-time Winner' Best Comedy MC' NZ Comedy Guild Awards (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2022)
Two times Fred Award Nominee NZ International Comedy Festival (2013 & 2018)
Winner Best Live Performance Comedy Writer NZ Comedy Guild Awards (2017)
Nominee Best Male Comedian NZ Comedy Guild Awards (2016, 2017 & 2021)
Winner of Dunedin Fringe Festival's Best Comedy Show (2015)
Winner of NZ Comedy Guild Award' Best Show' (2013)
Nominee Dunedin Fringe Festival's Best Comedy Show (2013)
Nominee 2011 Billy T Award (Best Up and Coming NZ Comedian)
Testimonials
"Had me nearly rolling on the floor with Laughter" Theatreview NZ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
"Charm, Timing and above all Funny, Rado has it all" Headliners, London
"On-Its-Toes crowd-pleasing buffoonery at its best" 4 Stars - Three Weeks, Edinburgh Festival
"One of New Zealand's finest" Just For Laughs, Sydney
"The jokes may be International, but the Laughter is Universal" - 4 Stars - One4Review Edinburgh Festival
