2019's Fred Award winner James Nokise is back for 2021. Photo / SuppliedThe country's top comedians face the challenge of finding the funny in Covid-19 when the International Comedy Festival returns this May. Comedy Festival general manager Lauren Whitney said that while they hope to bring international comedians back in the future, this is a special opportunity to celebrate New Zealand's comedic talent. The festival's cancellation last year means James Nokise has been the reigning Fred Award winner for two years now. • The New Zealand International Comedy Festival runs from April 30 to May 23.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 17, 2021 16:04 UTC