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Eli Matthewson - Night Terror

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024

"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..

"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...

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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Ivan Aristeguieta - Too Easy

Wellington

14/05/2024 - 15/05/2024

"Weaves multiple threads with consummate skill..

Wellington Preview Show 2024

Wellington

24/04/2024 - 24/04/2024

"The Comedy Festival is a smorgasbord. Come along and sample...

Tonight on the Outer Rim with Yozveza

Wellington

05/03/2024 - 06/03/2024

"Often delirious, very frenetic, sometimes indulgent, fabulous fun..

The Man from Gonville and other adventures in Tinderland

Wellington

22/02/2024 - 25/02/2024

"Refreshing, relatable and engaging..

Delightfool

Wellington, Auckland

22/02/2024 - 07/09/2024

"Recommended - Booth the Clown is an Aotearoan star on the rise...

"A ribald hour of wit, sparkle and innuendo with a touch of vulnerability..

The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke

Wellington

16/02/2024 - 18/02/2024

"Fantastic improv performers at the top of their game..

Ben Pope: Holy Cow

Wellington

20/02/2024 - 21/02/2024

"Technically excellent yet unexpected and very very funny..

Tim Batt – Is Climate Change Funny Yet?

Wellington

23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Is it a comedy show with jokes about climate change or a climate change rant with jokes included?..

Sri Nair – Upside Down

Wellington

09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023

"Comedy gold from experiences as an immigrant, parental dismay and therapy sessions..

THE SPINSTER AND THE SLUT

Wellington

21/02/2023 - 25/02/2023

"A funny, feminist and fearless show for lovers of poetry, comedy and unconventional literature..

KEEP UP NEW ZEALAND

Wellington

18/02/2016 - 03/03/2022

"A fresh offer in comedy..

"Underdeveloped..

A NIFTY HISTORY OF EVIL

Wellington

01/03/2022 - 05/03/2022

"Enthusiastic storytelling has us laughing and learning..

THE SHIT KID

Wellington, Dunedin

22/02/2022 - 17/09/2022

"Sharni’s tale recreated with a wonderfully variegated physicality and fluent vocal delivery..

"A cheerful, cheeky show with a distinctly Kiwi flavour..

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Jonno Roberts KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. TOTALLY.

Wellington

18/05/2021 - 22/05/2021

"Antidote flavoured with mature irony..

LANA WALTERS Problem Areas

Wellington

11/05/2021 - 15/05/2021

"In a state of gestation..

Josh Davies LOOK! I'M BLIND

Wellington

11/05/2021 - 15/05/2021

"A relentlessly comedic slant..

SAMEENA ZEHRA Arsebiscuits

Wellington

08/04/2021 - 04/05/2021

"We laugh because it’s true..

BLOODBAG

Wellington

17/03/2021 - 20/03/2021

"Has pace and a good flow..

TRAVAILS WITH MY EX Part Deux

Wellington

17/03/2021 - 20/03/2021

"Great premise could make for a great show with judicious pruning..

INDIA & PATRICK LEARN TO HOST A SHOW

Wellington

10/03/2021 - 13/03/2021

"Upbeat, good-humoured, works a treat..

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