Armageddon
November 14, 2009Sorry it’s been a while… You can expect a revamp of the blog over the next couple of months. In the meantime here’s what we’ve been up to…
Infiltrating Armageddon ’Pop Culture Expo’ or convention, filmed on a Mino HD Flip Camera in association with Coup de Main magazine:
The Unobjectionable Adventures of Heidi in Edinburgh
August 1, 2009
Welcome friends, to the written account of my first impressions of Edinburgh, a town with more history than JT and Britney Spears. I am visiting this bonny city in order to attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest comedy festival in the world. 
WEEK ONE
So here I am, just one week after my twenty-first birthday, I find myself here in my tiny flat in Leith. It is about a half an hour walk from the city, in the so-called dodgy part of town. Upon arrival here with comedy cohort and current flatmate Rhys, our landlady informed us she had removed most of her possessions out of the flat but had left us some books and DVDs in case we got bored. Upon inspection we realised all she left was just The Lord of the Rings and Flight of the Conchords, which was actually a relief because I wasn’t sure how I was going to get through the month.
Perhaps our landlady reflects beautifully how the Scots try to be accommodating to foreigners. On our first night here we met up with some young Edinburgh locals, one of whom we met for the first time in Auckland during the comedy festival. Their idea of hospitality was to take us straight to an AUSTRALIAN bar that served Fosters and Tuis, where we got drunk and completely smashed a pub quiz and won a bottle of Apple Sourz. Jealous much? Well, our week only got classier…
We made a trip to The Castle…
…But we didn’t want to pay 10 pounds to go inside.
There have been many other exciting excursions. I have spent a bit of time getting to know my new work, The Gilded Balloon, which is literally Hogwarts with its many staircases and passages. This week I’ve spent time there putting up posters and laminating performer’s passes – IT WAS FUCKING OUT OF CONTROL!
I’ve made one friend there, an Australian who doesn’t mind when I jump out from behind staircases shouting “Sectum Sempra!”
A few more spells and I’m sure by next week I’ll be the most popular lady in the building. I’ll keep you posted.
I got bored and it was my turn.
July 30, 2009I didn’t want to plan my English essay, so look what I did!
It’s all your favourite cast members of the hit show ‘A Guide to The Uncool’ in cartoon form!
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
June 30, 2009We were asked to write a “funny article” on wands in time for the release of the sixth Harry Potter film. You can read it here:
I think the saddest thing about this film will be that hot-tay, Ralph Fiennes, will hardly feature as Voldemort (we see more of a child Voldemort appearing in this film, played by Fiennes’ nephew)… Ah well, looks like I’ll be off to the video shop to rent out Maid in Manhattan again.
Michael Jackson Dies
June 26, 2009Today we tragically learn the news of Michael Jackson’s death. For those of you who’ve seen our show you will probably guess that we are not only lifelong fans, but his showmanship will always have a massive influence on us.
Currently on 3News, a reporter in Glastonbury just stated, “for these mourners the shock will be coupled with the need to dance”, which can surely be said for any griever. In years to come, we will all be asked:
“Where were you when Michael Jackson died?”
Heidi – I’m lucky enough to be able to tell my children I woke up to 6 txt messages and a missed call from James Nokise; all trying to get hold of me to tell me the devastating news. Turned on the TV to see Uri Geller (twat) talking about how Michael’s death has “blocked his psyche”… How convenient for him.
Rose -I was in English when one of the girls in my class told me about it. I straight up didn’t believe her, and for some reason stood up and didn’t sit down for ages. I went home at morning tea because I couldn’t handle a million girls yelling about it, none of them seemed to be upset. They truly missed out. I bussed home, burst into tears when P.Y.T. came on my iPod and ate a whole thing of peanut M&Ms. We will miss him a lot.
…For those of you who need reminding of why he is the most amazing entertainer of all time…
The Ordinary Chronicles of Heidi and Rose cont.
June 12, 2009Our second comic in the series ‘The Ordinary Chronicles of Heidi and Rose’ has now been published in Potroast. You’ll notice this one subtly has a different look to it…
If you missed our first comic you can read it here. Enjoy!
Doing the comedy!
June 4, 2009As many of our hardcore fans may know already, Heidi and I are doing a return season of the blockbuster hit show of the century ‘A Guide to the Uncool’ combined with talented comedian (and close personal friend) Rhys Mathewson’s ‘The Best $18 You’ll Ever Spend’ in the Classic Studio at 8.15pm on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July.
What you may NOT know is…
We’re taking this show on the road baby! <—- [failed attempt at being a wild and crazy guy]
The whole crew will be hitting WELLINGTON – yes, you heard us right – from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th at the Fringe Bar! You may recognise Wellington from such films as ‘The Lord with the Rings’ and ‘Eagle vs. Sharks’, or from the fantastic comedic talents it has produced in the last decade ( The chick who played Toni on Shortland St).
So, if you live in Wellington, Lower Hutt (you poor thing) or even Petone, come along! The critics are positively raving about the show:
So, come on down if you’re in that part of town!
$15.00
Thurs 9th – Sat 11th July
The Fringe Bar, 191 Cuba Street
DOOR SALES ONLY!
Return Season – AUCKLAND
June 2, 2009We are pleased to announce that we are combining forces with our good friend and comedy festival award winner Rhys Mathewson to perform an encore run of our festival shows for 2 nights at The Classic Studio at 8.15pm on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July.
The modestly titled “The Bright Young Things of Comedy”, will be a 2 hour extravaganza, featuring Heidi O’Loughlin & Rose Matafeo’s sensational ‘A Guide to the Uncool’ for the first half, and Rhys Mathewson’s award-winning ’Best $18 You’ll Ever Spend’ after the break.
AND GET THIS- The tickets will only cost you $20! Two Festival shows for the price of one… You can’t go wrong.
The only way to get your hands on a ticket is to buy one directly off us. So if you don’t personally know Heidi, Rose or Rhys, please comment below with your email address to make a booking.
