The Blindboy Podcast Returning To New Zealand - Auckland Show Announced

Hosted by Irish shopping bag-wearing orator Blindboy Boatclub (of comedy hip-hop duo The Rubberbandits), The Blindboy Podcast returns to Aotearoa next year for the first time since the pre-pandemic days of 2019, headlining Tāmaki Makaurau's SkyCity Theatre on 30th March. Hailed by The Guardian as "a sensation in the world of audio... (reaching) up to a million listeners a month from around the globe," The Blindboy Podcast has featured such cultural heavyweight guests as Spike Lee, Charlotte Church, Johnny Marr and Graham Norton on the award-winning show's weekly transmissions.

Envisaged by its masked creator as a "podcast hug" maintaining the Irish oral storytelling / historian tradition of the Seanchaí, The Blindboy Podcast live experience regularly sells out venues worldwide — weaving together "topics such as art, psychology, politics, science and music," along with readings from Blindboy's new book of tales Topographica Hibernica. Look forward to a surprise special guest to be revealed on the night and don't delay in securing your spot to catch this modern day icon, brought to you by AMA Agency and Plus1...

The Blindboy Podcast
Sunday 30th March - SkyCity Theatre, Auckland
Tickets are on sale now from Plus1.co.nz [SOLD OUT]

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Press release:

Described as a "cultural phenomenon" by The New York Times; The Blindboy Podcast is an award-winning, storytelling podcast in the Irish tradition of the Seanchaí which seamlessly intertwines history, fiction, cultural critique and politics into a relaxing form the creator calls “The podcast hug”.

Drawing upon his knowledge and chronic curiosity to democratise topics such as art, psychology, politics, science and music, for these live events, Blindboy will offer the audience a unique and humorous insight into issues which are perceived to be complex.

The Blindboy Podcast is the creative summation of Mr Boatclub’s experience, exceeding 60 million global listeners. From Toronto, to London, to Sydney to Galway, Blindboy’s live podcasts are consistently sold-out affairs where he captivates his audiences in a quietened intimate atmosphere. But, like Blindboy, these events are truly unique.

Drawing from his years of live performance experience, Blindboy will read from his critically acclaimed book Topographica Hibernica; a visionary new short story collection that unravels the knotted threads of humanity, nature and colonisation.

With a surprise special guest at every show, these meditative evenings will seek to replicate a private conversation in a public space through the language of theatre. In equal parts spontaneously endearing and refreshingly engaging, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Notable past guests have included Spike Lee, Charlotte Church, actor Paddy Considine, Hozier, and Graham Norton.