Mike Boon Explained
Mike Boon should not be confused with Mike Boone.
Mike Boon (born 1970, Hastings, New Zealand) is a stand-up comedian from New Zealand.
Career
Comedy
After establishing himself as an original performer and writer of sketch and character comedy, Boon emigrated to the United Kingdom.[1] In 2003 he performed The Boon Show: Live for three and a half weeks at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which he claims resulted in a financial loss of £7,500.[2] [3] His 2010 show at the Herald Theatre in Auckland, Mr Boon’s Big Time Last Chance Kids’ Show, featured special guest New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby.[4] Boon has performed a number of further shows in Auckland, including Mr Boon Saves Christmas and Mr Boon's Fairy Tales in 2010 and 2012 respectively, which have been positively reviewed for both adults and children.[5] [6] [7]
Notes and References
- News: Leveson . Val . Mr Boon takes his next big, brave step . 12 November 2023 . . 4 May 2010 . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112034436/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mr-boon-takes-his-next-big-brave-step/2T2FLRQK6DWY6GZATHBMKWDKYE/ . live .
- Web site: The Boon Show Live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20070930155203/http://www.chortle.co.uk/shows/edinburgh_fringe_festival_2003/t/882/the_boon_show_live . 30 September 2007 . From the festival capital of the world, the Athens of the north - it's The Boon Show Live! Cult Kiwi comedian Mike Boon debuts a brand-new televisual experience. Be a part of the live studio audience..
- News: Inon . Shelley . Mr Boon’s big comedy night out . 12 November 2023 . . 26 August 2022 . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112053433/https://www.timarucourier.co.nz/spotlight/mr-boons-big-comedy-night-out/ . live .
- Web site: Stephens . Venus . Cruisey with kids . theatreview . 12 November 2023 . 25 April 2010 . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112220951/https://www.theatreview.org.nz/production/mr-boons-big-time-last-chance-kids-show/ . live .
- Web site: Robertson . Sian . Silly fun for kids; dry humour for adults . theatreview . 12 November 2023 . 4 December 2010 . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112072512/https://www.theatreview.org.nz/production/mr-boon-saves-christmas/#silly-fun-for-kids-dry-humour-for-adults . live .
- Web site: MR BOON SAVES CHRISTMAS . ThreadNZ . 12 November 2023 . 7 December 2010 . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112072547/https://threadnz.com/culture/art/mr-boon-saves-christmas/ . live .
- Web site: Smythe . Nik . Ageless storytelling . theatreview . 12 November 2023 . 6 May 2012 . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112072514/https://www.theatreview.org.nz/production/mr-boons-fairy-tales/ . live .