After five years, international comedy superstar – also actor, movie star, author, podcaster – our very own Rhys Darby is back on the stage at this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival.

Darby is bringing his podcast The Cryptid Factor to the stage, alongside fellow hosts Dan Schreiber and Buttons.

The comedy festival kicks off this week, and Darby joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss his return to the local stage.

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