James Nokise: So So Gangsta

With no publicity posters and no flyers as a testimonial to having no money, NZ comic James Nokise introduces his show as already being 'gangsta', and confesses that although gangs in New Zealand might be "silly", they are still thought of as being tough and "to never underestimate how strong stupid people are".

What follows is a fascinating and often hilarious look into the myriad of gangs that populate NZ, with Noksie's own story of gang membership (and rejection at age of 16) providing much of the insider's material and gags. Physical gaffes are plenty and well executed, including Tiger Kung-Fu while tidying your hair (Wellington being a very windy city), eyeballing like a stroke victim, backing off in defence like a moonwalking chicken, and the 'so so gangsta' activity of loitering — that is, standing staunchly with no purpose.