World Buskers Festival
Standup comedy's pie and pint
A couple of hours before the inflatable dome in Cathedral Square becomes a darkened den of burlesque, it is a daylight-filled comedy arena.Record buskers' festival crowds shake off stress
GILES BROWN - © Fairfax NZ News
The World Buskers Festival drew record crowds this year as people sought relief from the trials of 2010, organisers say.
Award winners join the 'chicken club'
A man who stretches rubberbands and a duo with zombies have won The Press Critics' Choice Awards.
AWARD WINNERS
Magic, elastic win busker prize
Rubberband Boy and Funny Bones win Busker awards.
TAPE-FACE FRENZY
Extra Buskers shows added
CHARLIE GATES - © Fairfax NZ News
Extra dates have been added for the show, held in the 150-seat Philip Carter Family Auditorium in the gallery, after queues snaked down the street on Tuesday night.
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