About Flight of the Conchords: Live in London

"Flight of the Conchords: Live in London" is a 2018 HBO special featuring the New Zealand comedy band, Flight of the Conchords. The special includes performances of their classic hits and new original songs. Filmed at the London Apollo Theater, the hilarious duo, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, humorously interacts with the audience and each other between performances, adding an element of stand-up comedy.

Making / Production

This comedy special is directed by Hamish Hamilton. The production offers a unique blend of sketch comedy, witty narratives, and hilarious musical performances. The live performance was filmed at the Eventim Apollo in London as part of their "Flight of the Conchords Sing Flight of the Conchords Tour".

Actors

• Bret McKenzie: Plays himself. He’s the talented melodious component of the duo and shines with his quirky song performances.
• Jemaine Clement: Plays himself as well. He brings the deadpan comedy, laughing at his own jokes and breaking into song at the drop of a hat.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Flight of the Conchords was initially a BBC radio show before it became a TV series on HBO.
• This is the duo's first performance in the UK after seven years.
• Bret McKenzie won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2012 for the song "Man or Muppet" from the movie The Muppets.

Quotes

• "We’re like a team. A two-person horse costume team, and I am the back of the horse." - Jemaine Clement
• "We may be unknown, but we're not well known." - Bret McKenzie

Music

The band performed both classic hits like "Business Time", "Mutha'uckas", "The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room)", and new songs like "Summer of 1353" and "Stana".

Soundtrack

• "Father and Son"
• "Band Meeting"
• "Inner City Pressure"
• "New Zealand Symphony Orchestra"
• "Summer of 1353"
• "Complimentary Muffin"
• "Stana"
• "Seagull"