NZ Fringe 2025 International Exchange Award Winner and 2026 Sydney Touring Award Winner Marshall Lorenzo brings ‘Serving Can’t’ to the 2026 New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
Award-winning Kiwi comedian Marshall Lorenzo (Canada’s Drag Race) is back with a brand-new sketch comedy extravaganza, ‘Serving Can't’. A hilarious new follow-up to his nine-time NZ Fringe Award-nominated and two time NZ Fringe Award winning sketch comedy shows.
Comedy fans, prepare yourselves for a whirlwind of hilarity as Marshall dives headfirst into a world of sketch chaos with ‘Serving Can’t’, embodying a range of unforgettable characters while delivering razor-sharp commentary on the crushing weight of capitalism and the absurdities of modern life. Born to Jestermaxx, forced to be mogged by the elite, Marshall Lorenzo has officially had-it, and he’s ready to serve “can’t!”.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of sketch comedy or new to the genre, this show is not to be missed! Come see the follow-up to the comedy show audience members called ‘freakin hilarious’, and ‘on another level’.
★★★★★
“(Marshall Lorenzo) blew me away with sketches that were clear, had a point of view, felt true to their experience… and of course were gut-bustingly funny.”
- Glenn Sumi, Now Magazine.
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“A Masterclass”
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“Devastatingly funny” “would be right at home on the Catherine Tate show” andrewwhiteside.com |
“Roars of laughter, cheers and an “oh God!”
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Marshall Lorenzo is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory (2014) - the training school of The Second City, known for giving Catherine O’Hara, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler and many more award-winning comedians and actors their start. Marshall was also nominated for the Second City Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Fresh Meat showcase. He is the former head writer of the multi-Canadian Comedy Award-winning troupe The Sketchersons, known for their famous show Sunday Night Live, modelled after Saturday Night Live.
Since returning to New Zealand, Marshall has become a prominent fixture on the festival circuit with his acclaimed sketch trilogy, Baby Gorgeous, which earned nine NZ Fringe nominations. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences at major events like the Auckland Pride Festival 2024, the Auckland Fringe Festival 2024, the Toronto Fringe Festival 2018, the 2026 NZ Fringe Festival and the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Booking Information: ‘Serving Can’t’ Dates: 7, 8, 9 May Location: Basement Theatre Tickets: $15-$28
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