NZ Fringe 2025 International Exchange Award Winner, Marshall Lorenzo brings 'Decadunce' to Tāmaki Makaurau this August.
The third chapter in eight-time NZ Fringe award-nominated ‘Baby Gorgeous’ sketch comedy trilogy, while 2024’s ‘Baby Gorgeous’ was the amuse-bouche and ‘Baby Gorgeous Build Ups’ was the main course, get ready to eat good in the decadent and dizzying dessert of the Baby Gorgeous trilogy: 'Decadunce'.
Comedy fans, prepare yourselves for a whirlwind of hilarity as Marshall dives headfirst into a world of hilarious chaos with ‘Decadunce’, embodying a range of unforgettable characters (like the Briscoes Lady!) while delivering razor-sharp commentary on the crushing weight of capitalism and the absurdities of modern life. ‘Decadunce’ explores themes of fraud, excess and stupidity in the face of financial attrition. At a time when capitalism is on the verge of collapse, all we can do is live, laugh, and lobotomize.
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 sequel 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.
“Lorenzo is incredibly witty and charismatic—there is no doubt about how good of a comedy writer he is. His humour is biting, edgy…”
—Flora Xie, Rat World Magazine
“Roars of laughter, cheers and an “oh God!”
—Theatreview
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 Carrell, 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 show, Baby Gorgeous, which has earned eight NZ Fringe nominations. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences at major events like the Auckland Pride Festival 2024, Auckland Fringe Festival 2024, the Whangarei Fringe Festival 2024, and this year's 2025 NZ Fringe Festival.
For more information and tickets, visit Basement Theatre.
Show Details:
- Dates: 21 - 23 August 2025
- Venue: Basement Theatre Studio
- Price: $17-$31
