Hamish ParkinsonHamish Parkinson

Hamish is a multi-award wining scriptwriter, director and performer who originates from Christchurch. He attended Canterbury University Fine Arts School specialising in filmmaking, and has a Masters in Scriptwriting from the International Institute of Modern Letters, and is the 2015 Billy T winner.

Great comedy, but where’s the diversity? A former Billy T winner reviews Billy T Jams

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The annual Billy T Jams showcases the nominees for the Billy T Award, New Zealand’s biggest prize for comedy. Former Billy T winner Hamish Parkinson reviews Friday night’s show in two parts: the first the show itself, the second what this year’s lineup can tell us about the state of local comedy in 2017. Review … Read more

Behind the LOLs: Hamish Parkinson illustrates his comedy writing process

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During the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, ‘Behind the LOLs’ will reveal the inner workings of some of our finest comedy talent. Today, Hamish Parkinson reveals his four-step process for comedy success. Book tickets to 2015 Billy T Award winner Hamish Parkinson’s NZ International Comedy Festival Show: Moon Baby