The experience of flying is often so exhausting, terrifying and confusing that by the time you step on a plane it almost seems calming. Wellington's comedy collective Neon Fruit has delved into some of the worst parts of the airport and exposed them for our shameful pleasure — and I'm not talking about bungling the security line with your forgotten laptop again.
The Koru Hour is a full 60 minutes of untapped comedy gold. The audience watches in horror as the improve troupe haw-haws its way across the stage, making a beeline for the free Kapiti cheeses and a glass of sauv. In true documentary style the audience can only sit back and watch as the Downton Abbey of the Koru Lounge takes over.
The Koru Hour will have a run at BATS Theatre from May 7–11, and will be performed every evening at 7.30pm. Ticket prices vary from $13 to $18. The Koru Lounge is such a universally understood topic – be sure to bring your flatmates, workmates or cabin-crew mates along for the hour.