WEDDING SPEECHES
Millen performed his hit stage show 'Wedding Speeches' from May 15th - 19th at the Herald Theatre in Auckland as part of the 2007 International Comedy Festival. The show starts at 8.30 and runs for 1 hour.
Newly weds, Curtis and Marion Argyle, cordially invite you to join them for an hilarious evening of Wedding Speeches. Simply raise your glass as a jealous racing commentator, left out of the bridal party, toasts the groom. Please kindly resist the urge to intervene when Curtis' intoxicated father, Matthew, appoints himself MC for the evening.
Millen's brilliant one man show, Wedding Speeches, serves up a wedding reception like no other. With the merry union of jealousy, over-indulgence and outrageous characters, Wedding Speeches is truly a theatrical match made in heaven. In 2002/2003 the show toured New Zealand and was a smash hit!
REVIEWS
"convincing, fascinating and distinctive. [Baird's] professional poise and exceptional skill are clearly highlighted".
- Theatreview
"An ingenious one man show….what makes it a more substantial work is Baird's capacity as writer and actor to probe the less obvious truths of human existence and create a complex web of human failings and quiet strengths. That he achieves all this alone is remarkable."
- The National Business Review
"a remarkable performance full of confidence and brimming with energy."
- The Dominion Post, Wellington
"His portrayal of the many characters was brilliant to say the least…[the] performance was exceptional by being the first newcomer I have seen for many a year to achieve and overcome the theatrical myth that shock, brashness and obscenity is the way to win over an audience…an entertaining evening of 'True Theatre'”.
- Derek Treeby, Backstage
"A terrific, entertaining and very satisfying performance…Clearly Millen Baird is an actor and writer to watch out for. He shrinks, swells and glides flawlessly from one character to another…this kaleidoscopic work goes beyond the stand-up comic’s mere impersonations".
- The Waikato Times
"A wealth of entertainment..he reveals a lot of talent as both an actor and a playwright…Millen Baird is a name you should watch out for both on stage and on screen".
- Taranaki Daily News
"[Baird was] awesome! I went to a lot of Laugh Festival Shows, but I didn’t laugh as much as I did last night. [He] had the amazing ability to draw us into his characters…".
- lastminute.com
"hilarious…delightful…This is a clever piece of writing. It is ideal for a talented performer who knows his characters well. Millen Baird has an ear for our vernacular".
- Brian Hannam, Review
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