After almost a decade, Kiwi icon Rhys Darby is back on tour and will arrive at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 6 June with his classic mix of astute observations and physical stand-up cocooned in a fantastical storyline that takes his audience on a hilarious journey. 

In a world full of AI and robot tech, can a simple dad with slightly tight jeans stay relevant? Ancient Astronaut Theorists say yes! Rhys hopes to prove that right now a touch of very human silliness is more important than ever!? Perhaps his unique skills once thought of as absurd, might just be useful after all!

As he might have said today: “I’m so excited to return to the stage, a bit older, a bit wiser but mostly a bit sillier than ever before!”

While Rhys has been treading the standup boards since the mid-1990s and is recognised as one of NZ’s most successful comedy exports, he is best known internationally for his on screen work. He first gained attention as the well-meaning, but inept band manager, Murray Hewitt in Flight of the Conchords. More recently, he has starred in the Jumanji franchise and Our Flag Means Death alongside long-time collaborator Taika Waititi.

Rhys is also a prolific voice over artist having appeared in over 50 animation roles from Monsters at Work to Voltron Legendary Defender. When not on screen other projects include hosting NZ’s longest running podcast The Cryptid Factor and shares his funny musings on his Substack.

He has performed his unique style of storytelling all over the world and is never far from his standup roots, having released five comedy specials. In addition to stand-up and acting, Rhys has also written four books, This Way to Spaceship, a loosely autobiographical novel, and three kid’s books about his alter ego Buttons McGinty. 

RHYS DARBY: THE LEGEND RETURNS plus support 

FRIDAY 6 JUNE 7.45pm (THEATRE)
Age guidance: 16+

Tickets and information 01202 280000 

www.lighthousepoole.co.uk