Special Event: Rhys Darby
Special Event: Rhys Darby
Rhys Darby is an actor, writer, podcaster,stand-up comedian and ex NZ Army signaller from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Darby first captured US audiences as Murray, the loveable, but ultimately inept manager in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He has gone on to star in a plethora of TV and film roles, from Yes Man and Pirate Radio (The Boat that Rocked) to Nigel in the Jumanji reboots. On the small screen he has brought his talents to animations like Voltron Legendary Defender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and shows like TBS’ Wrecked, The X Files and Lemony Snicket. Most recently he starred as the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet in Our Flag Means Death with longtime collaborator Taika Waititi. Darby has also starred in films like What we do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Next Goal Wins, all directed by Waititi.
Darby is never far from his stand-up roots and is currently touring his latest show, The Legend Returns. His stand-up has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. Rhys has five stand-up specials’, Imagine That! (2008), It’s Rhys Darby Night! (2011) and This Way to Spaceship, (2012) and I’m a Fighter Jet (2017) and Mystic Time Bird (2021). This Way to Spaceship was based on his debut novel of the same name, “A loosely autobiographical end of world companion” in 2012. It was number 1 in the international charts for 7 weeks. He is excited to finally return to the stage after almost a decade with his new show The Legend Returns.
Darby’s second book, this time for kids, was released in Australia and New Zealand in October 2018. It is called The Top Secret Undercover Notes of Buttons McGinty. Darby wrote it for his then 8 year old son, a reluctant reader, and has been thrilled to hear from kids and parents that they love it! He went on to release another two Buttons books, which thrilled his legions of junior fans.
Rhys’ love of the weird is seen in his stand up and writing, and for 15 years he has had first a radio show, then a podcast on cryptozoology, The Cryptid Factor. Darby was thrilled when approached by Spotify to do a podcast about aliens, Aliens like Us. A regular attendee of alien conferences and star gazer, it was a dream come true.
A prolific voice over artist, kids all over the world hear him in Monsters at Work, Voltron: Legendary defender, Spirit, TMNT, Boss Baby, Jake and the Neverland Pirates and many more. He also lends his voice to animated films like Trolls, Teen Titans Go, 100% Wolf and Mosley.
In between his huge adventures Darby is based in Los Angeles with his family where they like to hike, eat tacos and explore the world.
You can follow Rhys' life, Facebook.com/rhysdarby or Instagram @rhysiedarby or on Substack @rhysiedarby.
**The Private Skybox Suite includes up to 10 tickets, a $400 Food & Beverage voucher, a personal server, a private restroom, and all gratuity charges.
Any additional food and drink costs above $400 will be billed at the end of the show. The guest count can not exceed 10 people. All club policies and safety guidelines will be enforced. Please note that the skybox is on the second floor of our showroom, and is NOT wheelchair accessible.
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
Rhys Darby is an actor, writer, podcaster,stand-up comedian and ex NZ Army signaller from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Darby first captured US audiences as Murray, the loveable, but ultimately inept manager in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords. He has gone on to star in a plethora of TV and film roles, from Yes Man and Pirate Radio (The Boat that Rocked) to Nigel in the Jumanji reboots. On the small screen he has brought his talents to animations like Voltron Legendary Defender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and shows like TBS’ Wrecked, The X Files and Lemony Snicket. Most recently he starred as the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet in Our Flag Means Death with longtime collaborator Taika Waititi. Darby has also starred in films like What we do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Next Goal Wins, all directed by Waititi.
Darby is never far from his stand-up roots and is currently touring his latest show, The Legend Returns. His stand-up has been described as a sensational blend of sound effects, characterizations and askew observations. Rhys has five stand-up specials’, Imagine That! (2008), It’s Rhys Darby Night! (2011) and This Way to Spaceship, (2012) and I’m a Fighter Jet (2017) and Mystic Time Bird (2021). This Way to Spaceship was based on his debut novel of the same name, “A loosely autobiographical end of world companion” in 2012. It was number 1 in the international charts for 7 weeks. He is excited to finally return to the stage after almost a decade with his new show The Legend Returns.
Darby’s second book, this time for kids, was released in Australia and New Zealand in October 2018. It is called The Top Secret Undercover Notes of Buttons McGinty. Darby wrote it for his then 8 year old son, a reluctant reader, and has been thrilled to hear from kids and parents that they love it! He went on to release another two Buttons books, which thrilled his legions of junior fans.
Rhys’ love of the weird is seen in his stand up and writing, and for 15 years he has had first a radio show, then a podcast on cryptozoology, The Cryptid Factor. Darby was thrilled when approached by Spotify to do a podcast about aliens, Aliens like Us. A regular attendee of alien conferences and star gazer, it was a dream come true.
A prolific voice over artist, kids all over the world hear him in Monsters at Work, Voltron: Legendary defender, Spirit, TMNT, Boss Baby, Jake and the Neverland Pirates and many more. He also lends his voice to animated films like Trolls, Teen Titans Go, 100% Wolf and Mosley.
In between his huge adventures Darby is based in Los Angeles with his family where they like to hike, eat tacos and explore the world.
You can follow Rhys' life, Facebook.com/rhysdarby or Instagram @rhysiedarby or on Substack @rhysiedarby.
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