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Barnie Duncan – Just Jolks

Wellington

23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Enough said. You have to be there...

Samantha Hannah – Female Lady Women Comedians

Wellington

23/05/2023 - 18/05/2024

"Not just for female lady women comedians..

"A warm hug of distinct but recognisable personalities..

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Neil Thornton HOT MESS ON WHEELS

Wellington

23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"A true gift to the queer community and all lovers of pop culture..

Romeo and Juliet 2023

Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North

04/05/2023 - 03/06/2023

"A gripping romantic tale...

"Devote attention to the company’s past as well as to its future...

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Loud & Queer

Wellington

20/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"A stunning night: a wonderfully varied range of performances..

As You Like It

Dunedin

18/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"AS YOU LIKE IT ..

"Skilful integration of musical elements enhances the emotional depth and comedic moments, eliciting laughter, introspection and appreciation..

Maria Williams – ADHD... The Musical?!

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"Grounded in a fervid, colourful and cartoonish vibe strongly reminiscent of after school TV and a vertiginous and cringey nostalgia..

Guy Montgomery – My Brain Is Blowing Me Crazy

Wellington

17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"Very specific clever delivery and fantastic rapport with our audience..

Grace Jarvis – This Is The Last Goldfish That I Am Going To Eat For You

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"Fascinating reflections on life, politics, childhood obsessions; the dysfunction and stickiness that comes with being a person..

Hoani Hotene, Danny Sewell & Booth The Clown – Really Good Normal Show

Wellington

17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"You’ll leave feeling really good, if a little less normal..

Sax Appeal

Auckland

17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"A funny, surprising, direct and outrageous tonic for a tough week..

James Nokise – Right About Now

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"A superb show that uses comedy to explore a timeless human flaw and bring it home to now..

Brynley Stent – Frigid

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"True or not, frigid or not, we laugh, enjoy and relate ..

James Mustapic – Into the Multi-Media-Verse

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"Masterful comedy plus fascinating alter egos..

Nick Rado – Radology

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"Heritage, health and generational humour plus ‘the perfect joke’..

The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke (Hearts vs Bones)

Wellington

13/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"Zings with improvisational talent and is deeply, deeply funny..

Melanie Bracewell – Forget Me Not

Wellington

13/05/2023 - 13/05/2023

"Presented with a delightful ease that belies the exquisite crafting of her thematically aligned comedic commentary..

THE COOL MUM: Jo Ghastly’s Guide to Parenting

Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington

03/07/2020 - 13/05/2023

"Provokes whoops of recognition, groans of sympathy and the buzz of knowing more about the teen..

"A real eye opener..

Pirates!

Lower Hutt, Raumati, Palmerston North, Wellington, Upper Hutt

12/05/2023 - 21/05/2023

"Spiffingly good fun, genuinely rollicking, tuneful and a super intelligent update..

Ray Shipley – Fifty Shades of Ray

Wellington

09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023

"A glowing example of how comedy is about how you tell a story..

Sanjay Parbhu – Dope-Amine

Wellington

10/05/2023 - 12/05/2023

"Clever premise and good stories could deliver more on the promise..

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