About Brendhan Lovegrove
Brendhan Lovegrove is a New Zealand based comedian. He is known for his performances on the New Zealand comedy circuit, as well as his roles on TV2's Pulp Comedy and TVNZ's A Night at the Classic. After winning the Billy T Award in 1998, Lovegrove travelled and performed at international comedy festivals including Scotland, Canada and England. He joined the UK comedy circuit in 2000, and in his first year played 300 clubs, performing at clubs like Jongleurs, The Comedy Store, The Glee Club and Up the Creek.
Between 2006 and 2007, he worked alongside Kevin Black on the Solid Gold FM breakfast show. In 2010 he starred in TVNZ's A Night at the Classic, which returned for a second season in 2012. Lovegrove received critical acclaim for 'The Brendhan Lovegrove Project,' which was performed during the 2006 New Zealand International Comedy Festival, followed with 'The Emperor's New Show' during the 2007 New Zealand International Comedy Festival. He hosted the final series of TV2's Pulp Comedy and has also performed on Australia's Rove Live.
In 1998, Lovegrove received New Zealand's Billy T Award. In 2006, he received the inaugural Fred Award for outstanding achievement in New Zealand comedy, was named the best male comedian by the New Zealand Comedy Guild and was also honoured with the unofficial 'Most Offensive Gag Award'. He has received the best male comedian award from the New Zealand Comedy Guild in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 - a total of nine times. In 2013, he won best international act at the Jakarta International Comedy Festival.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brendhan Lovegrove known for?
He is known for his performances on the New Zealand comedy circuit, as well as his roles on TV2's Pulp Comedy and TVNZ's A Night at the Classic.
When did Brendhan Lovegrove win the Billy T Award?
In 1998, Lovegrove received New Zealand's Billy T Award. After winning, he travelled and performed at international comedy festivals including Scotland, Canada and England.
How did Brendhan Lovegrove perform on the UK comedy circuit?
Lovegrove joined the UK comedy circuit in 2000, and in his first year played 300 clubs. He has performed at clubs like Jongleurs, The Comedy Store, The Glee Club and Up the Creek.
How many times has Brendhan Lovegrove won best male comedian?
He has received the best male comedian award from the New Zealand Comedy Guild in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 - a total of nine times.
What international award did Brendhan Lovegrove win in 2013?
In 2013, Lovegrove won best international act at the Jakarta International Comedy Festival. He also received the Rielly Comedy Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand in 2012.
