In 2021, the pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bat) won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year – despite being a mammal, and not at all a bird.
 

$22.00 - $28.00
55 minutes
13 - 14 May 2026

In this absurdist storytelling show, Brynley Stent dissects how this furry underdog pulled off the greatest con of the century. Brynley Stent is an award-winning comedian who has appeared on such shows as Taskmaster NZ, 7 Days, Viva La dirt League and Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee.
 

Created by Brynley Stent

 

Audience Warning: Recommended 16. May contain colourful language.

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