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Getready for a night of belly laughs and top-tier comedy in theheart of Carterton! On Friday, 15th November, the CartertonEvents Centre will host Friday Laughs, a two-hour comedyshowcase featuring some of the country’s favouriteperformers. Headlined by the beloved country musicphilosopher and hosted by themulti-talented , thisevent promises to be an unforgettable night ofhilarity. Hailing from Cripple Creek, Colorado,country music legend Wilson Dixon has become a much-lovedcharacter across the Australian, UK, and New Zealand comedycircuits.
With his signature blend of deadpan humour andmelodic musings on life, Wilson has captivated audiences insold-out seasons at the , where he has earned numerous accolades,including the prestigious Fred Award for OutstandingArtistic Achievement in 2010. Wilson’s comedy geniushas also been recognised internationally, with his hit show receiving ravereviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne InternationalComedy Festivals. Following his success, he starred in hisown BBC radio series, The night will be masterfully hosted byWellington-based writer, comedian, and improviser A regular on theWellington improv scene since 2016, Lesa took the plungeinto stand-up in 2020 and quickly made her mark, being namedRunner-Up in the Wellington Raw Comedy Quest before going onto win Best Newcomer at the 2020 Wellington Comedy Awards.
Known for her vibrant characters, accents, and fast-pacedsilliness, Lesa brings an infectious energy to the stage,making her the perfect guide for an evening oflaughs. Joining the Friday Laughs lineup are and . As seen on , the , and Courtney Dawson is known for herself-deprecating humour and relatable storytelling, earningher the joint win of the and the .
As seen on bringshis unique blend of South Auckland style and Wellingtonroots to the party with his fresh and hilarious takes onlife, whanau, and everything in between. This eventwas made possible with support from Trust House Ltd, andCarterton District Council and the Creative Communitiesscheme..
