2016 NZ International Comedy Festival - Auckland Printed Programme by NZ International Comedy Festival

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NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUST

MESSAGE FROM THE

Welcome to the 2016 NZ International Comedy Festival powered by Flick Electric Co!

The 2016 New Zealand Comedy Festival powered by Flick Electric Co. is a favourite fixture on Auckland’s annual arts and entertainment calendar.

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR We believe that laughing matters, so we’ve curated a programme full of hilarious comedians that will make you do just that. Enjoy reading through the following pages, discovering new comedians and recognising some faces you may already love. A huge thanks to the team at Flick Electric Co. for coming on board as our major sponsor this year and supporting comedy in New Zealand. With their backing, we’re looking forward to bringing you an exceptional Festival, featuring a diverse range of local and international performers. And there’s a groundswell of emerging talent in Auckland that we’re excited to introduce you to as well. Alongside the Festival, we’re also proud of the development work the New Zealand Comedy Trust undertakes, with initiatives both supporting comedians development and bringing audiences new forms of comedy. We’re looking forward to staging two of these new initiatives, dialogue: mum’s the word & the E tū showcase, this year. We love that the Festival is a chance to see comedy like you’ve never seen it before, and we really encourage you to grab the opportunity to see comedians craft a one-hour show, as well as enjoying a tasty sample at our showcase events.

MAYOR OF AUCKLAND I applaud the Festival organisers for bringing together such a diverse and broad line-up of comedians and shows, a great mix of favourites and exciting newcomers. Events like this, which showcase the best of local and international talent, generate a great buzz for Auckland. They make Auckland a more exciting and interesting place to live, work and visit, and provide a boost to our regional economy, including jobs for our creative and hospitality industries. It is great to have a dedicated event to celebrate and champion the art of making people laugh. Enjoy!

The New Zealand Comedy Trust was established as a charitable trust to champion the art of laughter. It is responsible for the annual Comedy Festival and works to foster the growth of comedy as a performing art in New Zealand. The Trust aims to provide a platform for New Zealand comedy in all its forms, as well as showcasing the best of international comedy to New Zealand audiences. Our development initiatives include The Billy T Award, Class Comedians, The Fred Award, Comedy Lab, and Creative Comedy Initiative, which ultimately aim to help comedians establish a career in comedy. To find out more, or to offer your support, head to comedyfestival.co.nz

BOard of Trustees Chairperson: Carole Pedder Trustees: Andrew Lumsden (aka Te Radar) Megan Clark Mick Sinclair Nigel Corbett

OUR COMEDY FESTIVAL TEAM Managing Director

Kylie Sealy

Associate Director

Lauren Whitney

Festival & Event Producer

LEN BROWN

Mayor OF AUCKLAND

This year we have 200 performers, over 130 shows, at 20 venues across Auckland. Book early and make a night of it at the Comedy Fest. Take in a couple of shows over an evening and grab a bite at some of the delicious local restaurants & bars in Auckland’s Heart of the City. We’d like to thank our wonderful family of sponsors, funders, producers, suppliers and venues for their generous support, along with our immensely talented and Festival team. A massive thank you to the comedians – whose talent, passion and creativity continually inspires us, and makes this Festival fantastic fun.

Maria Deere

Production Manager

Serene Lorimer

Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator

Hannah Roberts

Marketing Coordinator Artist Liaison

Liz Jones Charlotte Minards-Black

Ticketing Coordinator

Jamie Johnstone

Producer in Residence

Oswell Didsbury

Festival Designer National Festival Publicist

Steve Grant Elephant Publicity

Wellington Publicity & Promotions Rebecca Caughey Brown @ Instrumental

And finally, cheers to you, our audience, you are why we do it. Come have a laugh, you deserve it!

KYLIE SEALY FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

WELCOME to thE FESTIVAL

GOLD SPONSOR

CONTACT DETAILS New Zealand Comedy Trust – National Office Level 1, 321 Queen Street, Auckland 1010 PO Box 6194, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141 Phone: +64 9 309 9241 Email: info@comedyfestival.co.nz www.comedyfestival.co.nz

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A special thanks to: (in no particular order!):

FUNDING PARTNERS

Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate

MEDIA SPONSORS

SUPPLY SPONSORS

The Board of the New Zealand Comedy Trust: Carole Pedder, Mick Sinclair, Megan Clark, Nigel Corbett, Te Radar; His Worship The Mayor Len Brown; Jessica, Nicola, Scott & all at Flick Electric Co.; Mark, Andrew, Paige, John, Bronwynn, Meagan & everyone at Mediaworks; Graham, Theresa, Jane & everyone at Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development; Richard, Claire & all at 2degrees; Steve Grant; James Stewart for your illustrations; Michelle, Nicole & Bex at Elephant Publicity; Francesca, Jessica, Alice & Micaela at Metro Magazine; Fred, Pete, Pauline & all at Soar Printing; The team at Webstar; Joshua & all at SKYCITY Auckland; Armin, Matt & the team at Little Giant; Leon, Michelle, Oliver, Cass & all at Augusto; Heath & all at CornerStore; Kate Little Photography; Dan & all at Phantom Billstickers; Sinclair Black Lawyers; Withers, Tsang & Co Accountants; Lee & all 1st Domains; Ken & all at Scenic Hotel Auckland; Katy & all at JUCY Car Rentals; NZ On Air; Creative New Zealand; Catherine & all at Foundation North; Barbara, Mary & Moumita at Auckland Council; Auckland Council Creative Communities; BlueSky Community Trust; Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate; Four Winds Foundation; Elisabeth and all at The Big Idea; Robbie, Penn, Georgina, Helaina, Janelle, Reena, Nicola, Ange, Hannah, Shona, Adam, Sahar & all at Auckland Live; Scott, Bridget, Lauren & all at The Classic; James, Antonia, Alana, Sarah, Debs, Candice, Matt, Helen, Emma & everyone at Q Theatre; Jep, Alistair & all at SKYCITY Theatre; Sam, Elise, Ronnie, Gabby, Julie, Naomi, Charlotte & the gang at The Basement Theatre; Tim, Jesse, Guy, Brendon, Guy, Vanessa & the Team at the Montecristo Rooms; Amber and the Team at Te Pou; Sean at Auckland Old Folks Association, our fabulous venue staff – venue managers, technicians and ushers; Reece, Phil, Angela & Calvin at iTICKET, Sarah, Liana, Hayley, Brendon & all at Ticketek; Lara, Anjelica, Fabiola and all at Ticketmaster; iSign; Deaf Aotearoa; Rick & all the staff at Tanukis; Pak Peacocke; Simon, Neil, Zeb, Francis & all at Oceania; Karl and all at Spyglass; Matt & Chook at 2Construct; Brad & all Belton IT; iSentia; Felicity Drace; Hilary at Creeping Charlie; Richard at Notorious*; Mary & Elise Tobin; Wade at Covert Entertainment; Louise, Adrian & Seb at Adrian Bohm; Lee & Corry at Gag Reflex; Bec & Mel & Katie at Live Nation; Andrew, Molly & Heather at More Comedy; Chris at Laughing Stock; Kat, Craig, Tegan & Lisa at Century Entertainment; Steph from Don’t Be Lonely; Aaron at A-List; Susan Provan and all at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival; Jorge Mendis at Sydney Comedy Festival; all our 2degrees Comedy Convoy venues and performers; All at the NZ Comedy Guild; our fabulous Comedy Crew; Sophie Dowson; All the comics, teachers & students in the Class Comedians Programme; The Aitchison, Sealy, Whitney, Deere, Roberts, Didsbury, Jones, Johnstone & Minards-Black families; Oliver Sealy; Simon Chesterman; Ben Purvis; Vicki Morton; Aaron Corney; Alana Kelly; John Clarke; the family of Billy T James; Margi Mellsop; Gideon Keith; Ben Crowder; Michele A’Court; Paul Horan; Katie Mills; Debs McSmith; Dan Crozier; Jon Bridges; Nigel McCulloch; Jeremy Corbett; Jamie Bowen; Kip Chapman; Helena Brooks; Bronwynn Bakker; Jackie Van Beek; Damon Alexander; flatmates, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, children, family, friends, cats & dogs… and, of course, all the wonderful comic performers who make this country laugh. In loving memory of Ewen Gilmour, we miss you heaps bro.

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Details in this brochure are correct at time of publication, but are subject to change. Individual companies reserve the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists or vary the programme and prices should the need arise. Show durations are approximate times only and may be subject to change. The New Zealand Comedy Trust and the NZ International Comedy Festival take no responsibility for any programme copy considered to be libelous, offensive or found to be untrue.

THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

05 // 5 Star Comedy PrevIew 05 // 7 Days "NZ V. The World" SpecIal 05 // FlIck ElectrIc CO. COmedy Gala 05 // JonO and Ben - LIve RecordIng 05 // MOntecrIsto Opening ShOwcase 05 // An Hour wIth Ackbar 07 // Adam, JacOb & Kalyani 07 // Alex WillIamson 07 // AlexIs Dubus 07 // Alice BrIne 07 // Alice Fraser 07 // Alice, Donna & Brynley 09 // AnGela Barnes 09 // AnGella DravId & Melanie Bracewell 09 // Arj Barker 09 // Ashton BrOwn & Richard LindesaY 09 // Aunty DOnna 09 // Ben HurleY 11 // Beth Vyse 11 // The Big Show 2016 11 // Big Wednesday - Festival EdItion 11 // Brad Zimmerman 11 // BreakOut Comedy 11 // Brendan KellY & Tony Lyall 13 // Brendhan Lovegrove 13 // BrendOn Green 13 // Class Comedians Showcase 13 // The ClassIc Late & Live 13 // COcOnut MojItOs 13 // COhen HOlloway & SophIa Johnson 15 // COmedy Allstar Showcase at BMC 15 // COmedy Allstars 15 // The COmedy GoblIns 15 // COrI Gonzalez-Macuer 15 // COvert improv Night 15 // Crack-up Comedy Quiz Night 17 // Daniel John Smith 17 // Daniel SlOss 17 // Dave NichOlls & Dave McCartney 17 // David Correos 17 // dIalogue: mum's the word 17 // DOpe Joke PartY 19 // Duel 19 // E tū 19 // Eamonn Marra & JonnY Potts

19 // El Jaguar 19 // Eli Matthewson 19 // The Fan Brigade 21 // FelicItY Ward 21 // Frenchy 21 // Frickin Dangerous BrO 21 // George Egg 21 // GIsh & The Mincer of Mangamuka 21 // Guy Montgomery 23 // Guy WillIams 23 // Hamish Parkinson 23 // HarleY Breen 23 // Heath Franklin's Chopper 23 // The Improv Bandits 23 // Ismo LeikOla 25 // Jamaine Ross 25 // James Acaster 25 // James Malcolm 25 // Jamie Bowen 25 // Jamie McCaskill 25 // JeremY ElwoOd 27 // Jerome Chandrahasen 27 // Jesse GrIffin 27 // JIm JefferIes 27 // JImeoin 27 // JImmy McGhIe 27 // JOel Creasey 29 // Joseph Moore 29 // Juliette BurtOn 29 // Kade Nightingale & Jeremy ROlston 29 // Khaled Khalafalla 29 // Last Laughs 29 // Laura DanIel 39 // Le Comique 39 // Lloyd Langford 39 // LOL Papakura 39 // LOrds of Strut 39 // LOuIse Beuvink 39 // Marcel Lucont 41 // Matt OkIne 41 // Matt Stellingwerf 41 // Matthew Harvey & Scott W Long 41 // MOntecrIsto Late & Loose 41 // Natasha HOyland 41 // Nazeem Hussain

THIS YEAR'S LINE-UP

43 // Neel Kolhatkar 43 // Next Big Things 43 // NIc Sampson 43 // NIck Cody 43 // A Night at the Rovers 43 // NIsh Kumar 45 // Parker and SaInsbury 45 // Paul Douglas 45 // Pax Assadi 45 // Peter Helliar 45 // Raw COmedy Quest 2016 45 // Red Bastard 47 // Renee Lyons 47 // Rhys Darby 47 // Rhys Mathewson 47 // Rhysently Granted 47 // Rose Matafeo 47 // Sammy J & Randy 49 // SanjaY Patel 49 // SIeni Leo'o OlO 49 // SImon McKinney 49 // SNORT 49 // Stand-Up for Kids 49 // Stephen K Amos 51 // Steve Hughes 51 // Stuart Bowden 51 // Tessa Waters 51 // TIm Batt 51 // TOm Furniss 51 // TOmmy TIernan 53 // Torum Heng 53 // Trash Test Dummies 53 // Urzila Carlson 53 // Uther Dean 53 // The WalkIng Dead 53 // Wash Your Mouth Out 55 // Wes Barker 55 // What We Talk About 55 // WIlson Dixon

CoMEDY.CO.NZ PRODUCTIoNS LTD PRESENTS

TV3 PRESENTS

NEW ZEALAND CoMEDY TRUST & FLICK ELECTRiC Co. PRESENT

AN INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE

JEREMY CORBETT, DAI HENWOOD, PAUL EGO & GUESTS

HoSTED BY RHYS DARBY

Ten international Comedy Festival stars packed into one huge 2 hour show.

Be in the audience for the TV3's 7 Days highlight of the year – the New Zealand v. The World special, recorded live at Q Theatre for the Comedy Fest.

The Comedy Fest will launch into high-voltage hilarity with an electrifying showcase of what's to come over the next three weeks.

5 STAR COMEDY PREVIEW

7 DAYS "NZ V. THE WORLD" SPECIAL

This year MC Rich Wilson introduces Jimmy McGhie, Angela Barnes and George Egg from the UK, Finland's #1 Ismo Leikola, Filipino/Canadian Ron Josol, and Australia's Harley Breen. Plus the return of last year's heroes, England's Nish Kumar and Welshman Lloyd Langford. And we also welcome back Fest favourite, James Acaster. 5 Star Comedy Preview gives a taste of things to come in this year's Festival.

Laugh out loud as part of the studio audience at Q Theatre on Wednesday, then hear yourself on TV3 on Friday!

But hurry – this is a hot ticket and sells out fast.

Date: Thu 21 April, 8pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $48 – $54 Duration: 2 hours

See Jeremy Corbett do his best to control things as Dai Henwood, Paul Ego and Rose Matafeo represent New Zealand against the evil genius bastard foreigners Chopper (Australia), James Acaster (England) and Lloyd Langford (Wales).

PREVIEW

Date: Wed 20 April, 6pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $35 – $39 Duration: 3 hours +

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FLICK ELECTRIC CO. COMEDY GALA

Hosted by Rhys Darby and featuring crowd favourite Arj Barker, Australia’s Felicity Ward, triple j breakfast host & Aria Award winner Matt Okine, Kiwi fave Urzila Carlson & many more. Filmed for TV3, this will be an unforgettable night of fast-paced comedy, showcasing the stellar array of comedians at this year’s Fest. "Spoilt for choice" – Theatreview

Date: Fri 22 April, 8pm Venue: ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $94.90 Duration: 2 hours 30 min

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TV3 PRESENTS

MoNTECRISTO COMEDY PRESENTS

GYPSY WIFE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

STARRING JONO PRYOR, BEN BOYCE, GUY WILLIAMS & SPECiAL GUESTS

STARRING THE COMEDIANS PERFoRMING AT THE MONTECRISTO

ANYA TATE-MANNING

They’re back! TV3’s Jono and Ben are recording another special episode live during the Comedy Festival because the chips and dip backstage last time were that good!

The Montecristo opens with a bang for 2016.

A celebration of one of the galaxies most under-appreciated heroes. A Rebel, an Admiral, a prisoner of war, and Mon Calamari. Finally Gial "Mad-Dog" Ackbar gets to swing from the chandelier in this tell-all special.

See Jono’s bald head live on stage! See how skinny Ben actually is live on stage! See pranks, jokes and celebrities live on stage! Featuring Guy Williams, Laura Daniel, and some of the best comedians from all over the world. This will sell out faster than Jono and Ben being offered a product placement deal!

Come and grab a beer and a slice of pizza and enjoy a showcase of the acts performing at Auckland's newest and awesomest Comedy Festival venue. Featuring Wilson Dixon, Guy Montgomery, Guy Williams, Brendon Green, Tim Batt, Sanjay Patel, Matt Stellingwerf, Alexis Dubus, Eamonn Marra, Tessa Waters, Jamaine Ross, Cohen Holloway, Sophia Johnson, Jerome Chandrahasen, and Kade & Jeremy. Hosted by TV's own Jesse Griffin.

But he's still a really good dancer.

JONO AND BEN - LIVE RECORDING

This is your chance to be in the audience of your favourite TV show!... No, not Masterchef… No, not Junior Masterchef… No, not My Kitchen Rules – Look, your favourite show is Jono and Ben, ok? Ok! Date: Thu 21 April, 7pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $26 – $30 Duration: 3 hours

PREVIEW

MoNTECRISTO OPENING SHOWCASE

Date: Thu 21 April, 7pm Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $20 Duration: 1 hour + party

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PREVIEW

AN HOUR WITH ACKBAR

At a time when we celebrate our ancestors' wars, who will celebrate Ackbar? He will. He will celebrate. But retirement hasn't been going well for Gial. Turns out – it's a trap. A sad and lonely whiskey trap.

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 8.45pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $16 – $20 Duration: 50 min

WEEK 1

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CoRRIE MCGUIRE FOR ROAR COMEDY PRESENTS

THREE'S A CROWD

OPEN UP

A BL**DY BRIEF HiSTORY OF SWEARING

A hilarious collection of solo works from a trio of recent Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School graduates.

He has 2.5 million social media followers, but who is Alex really? Loose Aussie bloke? International philanthropist? Depressed soul? Shooter Williamson? Child slave trafficker? Lucky for us, Alex prefers a room full of strangers over a shrink for outpouring his hilarious interpretations of a fucked up world.

This is one man's attempt to discover why a handful of words in the English language still have the power to shock, offend and amuse in equal measure. Alexis uncovers the science of swearing, the ancestry of all your favourite swears, and why the fuck we do it in the first place. Contains swearing.

“There’s a reason his shows sell-out consistently. He’s a funny c*nt.” – ArtsHub, AUS

“Seamless… like a Stephen Fry of filth” – The Evening Standard, UK

"Alex Williamson takes you on a hell of a ride during his incredibly funny show" – Rip It Up, AUS

“As informative as it is funny… A huge amount of gags and information” – Chortle, UK

ADAM, JACoB & KALYANI

10 INTERNATIONAL COMEDIANS - 1 NIGHT ONLY KICKING OFF YOUR COMEDY FESTIVAL James Acaster ENG

Jimmy McGhie ENG

Nish Kumar ENG

George Egg ENG

Angela Barnes ENG

MoRE-COMEDY.CoM AND FRONTIER COMEDY PRESENTS

Ron Josol CAN / FIL

ALEX WILLIAMSON

Adam Brown plays a range of famous scientists trying to save the planet from Armageddon, shifting slickly through hilarious personae. Jacob Dale unleashes four outrageous characters who ridicule, lecture and attempt to drug you. There's dance, rap and one super suave Frenchman. Kalyani Nagarajan will charm you with her transformative performance as the tragic clown Hu Duk Wan, who improvises with the audience for a unique show each night. Come and see the three choicest student comedians drama school has to offer.

Ismo Leikola FIN

Rich Wilson ENG

Thu 21 April at 8pm

Date: Wed 11 – Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $12.50 – $15 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3

SKYCITY THEATRE Lloyd Langford WALES

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Harley Breen AUST

"Sent the audience into fits of laughter " – Broadway Baby, UK

Winner – Top 10 Edinburgh Fringe Experiences, Three Weeks Editors’ Choice Award

"Seriously funny" – Theatreview Date: Thu 5 – Sat 7 May, 9pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $29.90 – $35 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2

Date: Sat 23, Sat 30 April & Sun 1 May, 5pm Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

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MORE-COMEDY.COM AND FRONTIER COMEDY PRESENTS

ALICE BRINE

6 WORLD CLASS COMEDIANS / 1 BIG 2HR SHOW

ALEXIS DUBUS

ALICE FRASER

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ALICE, DONNA & BRYNLEY

BRINESTORM

SAVAGE

SNEDDEN, BROOKBANKS AND STENT LTD.

Following a sold-out season at last year’s Fest, Alice Brine returns as a Billy T nominee.

A chance encounter. Life, death, love and paper towels. Banjo playing, overeducated and full of wild words, Alice Fraser takes you through a Savage hour of comedy about love, anger and belief.

Interested in comedy? Like to laugh? Binge watched Netflix’s hit doco-series Making a Murderer? Then this show is for you! Three of the world’s most exciting comedians finally join forces for 1 night only* of forgettable stand-up!

“ A towering achievement, one of the festival's very best” ()()( – MICF Funny Tonne, AUS

* It’s actually 2 nights, 1 just seemed more urgent.

“Stand-up like you’ve never seen it” )((() – Broadway Baby, UK "Hilarious, brutal and heartbreaking" – The Scotsman, UK

*** O k, it’s 4 nights. I’m not sure why I can’t just tell the truth. It probably stems from issues with my parents.

"Could give Daniel Kitson a run for his money" – Chortle, UK

**** It’s not actually my parents' fault.

FULLY SEATED / FULLY LICENSED / CABARET STYLE

RICH WILSON

ISMO LEIKOLA

ENGLAND

FINLAND

Take a ride on the observational freight-train that is life inside the brain of Brine; she's got a real ‘Beautiful Mind’ vibe going on – except instead of math, there’s just a lot of really elaborate ideas.

JIMMY McGHIE ENGLAND

ANGELA BARNES

Mon 25 Apr to Sat 7 May

ENGLAND

12 shows only at 8:45pm

Live at Comedy Chamber Auckland Town Hall

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Going hundy from the minute she walks in the room, with a legit ridiculous approach to logic, Brine leaves you laughing at things you didn’t know you could laugh at. She delivers stories that have absolutely no chill. Alice Brine has a magic way of being relatable in the most unexpected ways.

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 8.45pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $13 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3

“Razor sharp and intriguing" – TimeOut, AUS Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 8.45pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $20 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

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** That’s not true either, it’s on for 3 nights. I don’t know why I keep lying.

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WEEK 2

Date: Wed 4 – Sat 7 May, 10pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2

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ANGELLA DRAViD & MELANIE BRACEWELL

MARY TOBIN PRESENTS

ARJ BARKER

COME AS YOU ARE

LoL MODELS

GET IN MY HEAD

We're excited to have Angela Barnes in New Zealand for the first time. We knew she was going to be a star when she first won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2011.

Angella and Melanie are two of NZ's brightest young comedians. One is quiet, one is energetic, yet together they make the ultimate super duo, the LOL Models. Prepare to spontaneously combust with excitement, whether you like straight stand-up, sketches or musical comedy, this show has it all.

What are you waiting for? Hop on in, and let's ride. There's plenty of room in here. Join me and together we'll contemplate everything from the social evolution of humanity, to the intriguing and elusive nature of non-sexually derived boners.

NEVER LESS THAN MESMERISING - THE EVENING STANDARD

‘One of the most sparkling wits in the world’ THE MONTREAL GAZETTE

‘His routines have the mark of those which are quoted from, for years to come’

friday 29 april 9PM auckland skycity theatre

THE HERALD UK TOUR 2015

FRIDAY 26TH SATURDAY 27TH & SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY ASB THEATRE

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Angela brings her acclaimed 2015 Edinburgh Fringe show Come As You Are, a wonderfully funny, personal and insightful look at self-image.

Melanie Bracewell: Winner – National Raw Comedy Quest 2015

I'll even mention fondue at some point, and that's a promise. So take a load off your mind, and get into mine already!

" A gloriously down-to-earth, straight talking and extremely funny comic" – The Guardian, UK

Angella Dravid: As seen on TV3's Funny Girls and Winner – Best Newcomer 2015, NZ Comedy Guild

Best known as Dave from Flight of the Conchords, Arj Barker's stand-up is both insightful and pointed, like a mind-reading thumb tack, if there was one of those.

" The best mainstream female comedian I've seen since Sarah Millican" – Bruce Dessau, Beyond the Joke, UK

" Inventive and strange, without being pretentious. Two of the best of the new wave of NZ comics" – Ben Hurley

" A true alchemist who takes observations and transmutes them into comedy gold" – Independent on Sunday, UK

"She's probing, original and provocative" – The Scotsman Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 8.45pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 April – Sat 30 April, 7pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

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Date: Fri 29 & Sat 30 April, 7pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $38 – $40 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1 arjbarker.com

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WEEK 1

ASHTON BRoWN & RICHARD LINDESAY

FoOLS SUFFERING GLADLY

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AUNTY DONNA

BEN HURLEY

BEN HURLEY'S EARTH PLANET WORLD

TOGETHER AGAIN AT LAST... FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME

60 minutes. 110 jokes. Two fools. Like an awkward family reunion where the two who show up have nothing in common.

Hit YouTube heroes Aunty Donna are thundering into NZ for the first time. Unique, tight, fresh, filthy, but best of all just flat out, laugh 'til your face hurts funny. Hold onto your seats and don't blink! You won’t want to miss a beat.

Richard Lindesay – think the world's funniest thesaurus. Non-stop one liners guaranteed to have you laughing and thinking at the same time.

Expect 60 mins of pure killer sketch-comedy that transports you into their warped world – turning the ridiculous into the sublime.

Ashton Brown then shows up – late as usual – a younger brother that insists he's an artist so doesn't need a real job. His life and experiences are so filled with comedic woe that 10 stories in and your sides will hurt so much you'd almost wish he had got his life together.

“ …comparable to some glorious crossbreed of The Mighty Boosh and Flight of the Conchords… split sides were universal” )())( – Broadway Baby, UK

Join these fools for an hour of stand-up, sketch comedy and improvisation – two grown men – different styles – same results. Hilarity.

An Evening of Sit-Down Comedy

TUESDAY 12 APRIL - BRUCE MASON CENTRE WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL - ASB THEATRE

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, they all have their quirks and Ben is perfectly placed to show us how funny they all are. There are big ones, small ones, disputed ones and even unrecognised ones, but Hurley will do his damn best to cram in a joke about each one of them into this hour. Limited preview tickets at $22 for Thursday 5 May.

WEEK 2

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 8.45pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $27 – $28 Duration: 1 hour

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WEEK 2

Date: Thu 5 – Sat 7 May, 7pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $25 – $29 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2

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AUCKLAND THE CIVIC WEDNESDAY 23 & THURSDAY 24 MARCH

Date: Wed 4 – Sat 7 May, 10pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

Since South Sudan became an independent state in 2011, there are now 195 sovereign states in the world, and Ben is planning a comedy journey through all of them.

Check out our brand new Comedy Festival websITE at

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CoMEDY.CO.NZ PRODUCTIoNS LTD PRESENTS

AS FUNNY AS CANCER

AN INTERNATiONAL COMEDY SHOWCASE

FRESH, LATE & LIVE AT THE CLASSIC

A bodacious and ballsy look at her battle with breast cancer. Hear the tale of her Stoke-on-Trent family, The Waltons on alcohol, her time with Nelson Mandela, acting and thieving at the Royal Shakespeare Company, to settling down with Michael Jackson and finding cancer. Not to mention her producing two football teams from her womb. Boom!

One of the Festival's most popular shows featuring up to 6 international comedians in one big two-hour show.

Fresh comedy!

BETH VYSE

29 – 30 APRIL • SKYCITY THEATRE, AUCKLAND

THE BIG SHOW 2016

BIG WEDNESDAY - FESTIVAL EDITION

Best Show nominee 2015, Barry Awards

The stellar line-up in 2016 features UK talents Jimmy McGhie, George Egg and Angela Barnes. Plus we welcome 'the world's funniest comedian' (Laugh Factory, 2014) Ismo Leikola from Finland and the very engaging Canadian/Filipino Ron Josol. Brit fave, Rich Wilson, returns to host the show.

" Visionary piece of genre-fusing theatre that defies sentimentality" (()) – Stage, UK

Fully licensed and seated cabaret style – ideal for family, friends and your social network.

" Vyse has the verve, charisma and honesty to get the job done" )() ( – Chortle, UK

Mon & Tues special only $39.50.

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 7.15pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $19 – $22 Duration: 55 min

WEEK 1 @bethvyse

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WEEK 1,2

Date: Mon 25 April – Sat 7 May, 8.45pm (No show Sunday) Venue: Comedy Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, 303 Queen St Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $39.50 – $49.50 Duration: 2 hours

It's Big Wednesday at The Classic and that means a special Festival edition of one of the most popular weekly shows at the home of live comedy. Our guest MC will introduce up to 10 comedians from across the Festival including international acts, local heroes, rising stars and the best new faces testing out their latest comedy ideas on you. It's big, late and live every Wednesday, a 2 hour show for only $15. Bookings welcome or just pop in for door sales on the night.

Date: Wed 27 April, Wed 4 & Wed 11 May, 10pm Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 Duration: 2 hours

WEEK 1,2,3

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STEPHEN K AMOS

CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

BRAD ZIMMERMAN

BREAKoUT COMEDy

BRENDAN KELLY & TONY LYALL

LoOKING AT MYSELF

AUSTRALIA'S HOTTEST NEW COMEDIANS

CoMEDIANS FOR HiRE

Award-winning Wellington comedian, Brad Zimmerman, doesn't know about politics, sport, celebrity gossip, animal trivia, or pretty much anything.

A showcase of the hottest emerging Australian comedic talent, starring Rhys Nicholson, Becky Lucas, Gen Fricker and Ray Badran.

Brendan & Tony are Comedians for Hire, literally.

What he does know is himself. He's a husband, a father, a traveller, a nerd, and a couple other things as well. So he'll probably talk about that.

Off the back of sold-out festival shows and rave reviews, this award-winning ensemble is letting loose its considerable comedic chops in NZ for the first time to deliver a rollicking showcase of world-class comedy at Basement Theatre.

The Laughter Master ‘A note-perfect hour’

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23 & 24 APRIL • SKYCITY THEATRE, AUCKLAND 11 MAY • AURORA CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH 12 MAY • BAYCOURT, TAURANGA 13 MAY • TSB SHOWPLACE, NEW PLYMOUTH 14 MAY • THE OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON

He might say some other stuff too, but it'll mostly be the himself part. "Not to be missed" – Salient "His delivery is slick" – Theatreview "Unpredictable flow and vivid personality" – PWV Live

Having recently burst onto the scene, they're doing their best to stand out in a comedy world already filled with witty observations, delightful whimsy and unshaven white men, which is coincidentally what they're good at.

Rhys Nicholson – “blatantly very funny” ())() – Sydney Morning Herald

They'll tell jokes anywhere; a bar mitzvah, an aquarium, even a cellar – and you can see them do just that.

Becky Lucas – “Refreshingly real, with no gimmicks” – Beat Magazine, AUS

Brendan Kelly – NZ Raw Comedy Quest Finalist, 2014

Gen Fricker – “Gen Fricker is a genius… hilariously, unapologetically weird.” – Herald Sun, AUS

Tony Lyall – Amused Moose Laugh Off UK Semi Finalist, 2014

Ray Badran – “That’s him your honour, that’s the MONSTER” – Witness No. 4 Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 8.30pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

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WEEK 2

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 8.30pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $25 Duration: 1 hour centuryentertainment.com.au

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3

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BRENDoN GREEN

CLASS COMEDIANS SHOWCASE

THE WILD BLUE YONDER

EgGS & HAM

STARRING THE 2016 CLASS COMEDIANS

Brendhan Lovegrove returns with a brand new show for 2016. Voted nine times best NZ male comedian at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards, his shows have sold out over the last three years, so get in quick.

Great news! Brendon Green is back with a cracking new show that celebrates the ridiculousness of life, the futility of effort, and the absurd moral arbitrariness of our society. But in a fun way! The exclamation points make it better! Right?!

Start 'em young, we say!

It may be the last chance to see him (or any comic) if Turkey shoots down another Russian jet, then Russia responds and then boom, WW3… lols.

Eggs & Ham is about trying new things, so why not do that yourself?

"Brilliantly twisted" – The Scotsman "Hilarious and always compulsive viewing" – NZ Herald

WEEK 3

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 8.45pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $22 – $28 Duration: 1 hour

" Brendon Green is bloody great and I'm sure it's no accident, I'm sure he's worked his guts out to pull this off, but it doesn't show. He makes all that cleverness look easy" – Gather & Hunt

Date: Sat 23 April – Sun 1 May, 8.30pm (Sunday at 7.30pm, no Monday show) Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: Montecristo, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1,3

This year's line-up of talented high school students have made it through their intensive comedy training and are amped to unleash their stand-up skills on an audience. Every year the quality of the comedy from these performers blows our mind. As seen with previous Class Comedians graduates Rose Matafeo (TV3’s Jono and Ben // Funny Girls), Rhys Mathewson (Best Bits), James Roque (TV3’s AotearoHA // Jono and Ben) and James Malcolm (TV3's AotearoHA // 2016 Billy T nominee), you never know who might start out as a Class Comedian and move on to become your next favourite comedian. Date: Sun 8 May, 5pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $25 Duration: 90 min

brendongreen.com

WEEK 2 comedyfestival.co.nz

CoMEDY.CO.NZ PRODUCTIoNS LTD PRESENTS

COVERT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

COMEDY GRAPEViNE PRESENTS

LATE NIGHT ALL-STAR SHOWCASES

THE CoVERT'S BRAND NEW SHOW

50 MINUTES PLUS LAUGHS

Kicking off at 10pm every Friday and Saturday, the Festival comedians will descend on The Classic for a two-hour frenzy of late night laughs.

The brand new show from NZ's premier improvised comedy theatre company. It's laid back improv and just like its namesake drink – rich and refreshing. Come along and chill with this fun show where some of NZ's quickest wits entertain you by making up stories that will blow you away.

The show's a comedy. We wanted to do a drama but the Fest said no.

THE CLASSIC LATE & LIVE

CoCONUT MOJIToS

Throwing away the script, busting out their latest and greatest material and embracing the world class atmosphere of Auckland's home of live comedy. Each show will feature a fresh line-up of international Festival acts along with local heroes. Check the gig guide on comedy.co.nz for daily line-ups. Warning! These shows often sell out. Bookings recommended.

Date: Sat 23 April, Fri 29 & Sat 30 April, Fri 6 & Sat 7 May, Fri 13 & Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $22 – $25 Duration: 2 hours

WEEK 1,2,3

COHEN HoLLOWAY & SOPHiA JOHNSON

Coconut Mojitos is based on the famous Chicago-style improv that comedians like Tina Fey, Steve Carrell and the cast of Saturday Night Live cut their comedy teeth on. See NZ's best strut their stuff!

Date: Thu 28 – Sat 30 April, 7.15pm Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $18 – $22 Duration: 1 hour

comedy.co.nz

IF YOUR MIND DRIFTS OFF TO YOUR POWER COMPANY DURING THE SHOW… GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM BY STABBING A PEN FURIOUSLY AT THE TARGET PROVIDED.

Truth is we're both really good at crying. We're actors. The show's 50 minutes long plus laughs. So it's an hour all up if you laugh for 10 minutes. If you feel like the show was too short, you need to sit down and have a long hard think about what you could have done better. What comedy category are we? Sketch (so excited, didn't even know this was a category). Don't forget to bring paper, pencils and an eraser! " Hilarious" – Everyone about What We Do in the Shadows (A film Cohen had a cameo role in as a werewolf)

WEEK 1 coverttheatre.com

Date: T ue 3 – Sun 8 May, 10pm (Sunday at 9pm) Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2 comedygrapevine.co.nz

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NOTORIOUS* PROUDLY PRESENTS

CoMEDY.CO.NZ PRODUCTIoNS LTD PRESENTS

RHYS MATHEWSON PRoUDLY PRESENTS

ONE NiGHT ONLY ON THE SHORE

AT THE BMC COMEDY CLUB

2015 CLASS COMEDIAN GRADUATES

We kick off a huge Comedy Festival season at the BMC with one big showcase featuring 8 international comedians.

A huge success in 2014 & 2015, the BMC Comedy Club is back with an Allstar selection of Comedy Festival stars in a 2 hour show each Thursday to Saturday night during the Festival. Fully licensed and seated cabaret style.

Teenagers are gross. We are goblins.

CoMEDY ALLSTAR SHOWCASE AT BMC

CoMEDY ALLSTARS

THE CoMEDY GOBLiNS

Ben Hurley takes us around every single country in the world, one joke at a time Rangatira at Q Theatre ThuR 5th – Sat 7th May 7.00pm Tickets through Q Theatre qtheatre.co.nz or 09 309 9771

A favourite from 2015, MC Rich Wilson, introduces New Zealand to Jimmy McGhie, Angela Barnes and George Egg from England, along with Finland's #1 Ismo Leikola and the very popular Canadian/Filipino Ron Josol. Plus, returning by popular demand, we welcome back Lloyd Langford from Wales and the UK's Dan Willis.

Week 2 (Thu 5 – Sat 7 May): Ismo Leikola (Finland), Jimmy McGhie (UK) and MC Jamie Bowen

All packed in to one big 2 hour show. One night only.

Week 3 (Thu 12 – Sat 14 May): Lloyd Langford (Wales), George Egg (UK) and MC Justine Smith

A taste of things to come at The BMC Comedy Club over the following 3 weeks. Date: Sat 23 April, 8pm Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $45.50 – $49.50 Duration: 2 hours

WEEK 1 comedy.co.nz

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 5.15pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

comedy.co.nz

NON-BORING PRODUCTIoNS PRESENTS

AWESOME? NAH, BRO.

FRESH COMEDY EVERY TIME

HOSTED BY ALAN MCELROY

Since becoming a father, I'm truly happy for the first time ever, but that doesn't mean I've stopped disliking a lot of stuff. From NZ "Socialites", to people who post inspirational quotes, to DJ's, there's a lot of annoying people on this earth. Join me as I dissect the people I desperately hope my daughter doesn't turn into.

It's improv rookie night. Recent graduates of our training program take to the stage for the first time ever and are joined by some old hands. Hosted by members of The Improv Bandits, The Covert Players perform scenes, sagas and stories all made up on the spot. It's crash 'n' burn comedy at its finest!

After selling out and fantastic reviews in 2015, Crack Up Quiz Nights & The Paddington in Parnell return to provide the funniest, most entertaining multimedia pub quiz around! Think you’re smart? Come and be part of this one-off special comedy quiz.

" I posted an inspirational quote as a joke on Facebook today and people think I am serious. This is hands down the worst day of my life." – Cori GM, Facebook

Get along and have a blast!

If you don't know what a mortadella is, it doesn’t matter!*

"Sheer madcap wit... the graduates of the Art of Improvisation workshop series delivers an energetic, slapdash hour of fun" – Theatreview

The only question you have to answer is... do I enjoy a laugh?

Date: Wed 4 – Sat 7 May, 10pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: b asementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $22.50 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

*Proud purveyors of Fine Comedy, keeping it Notorious since 9.15am

WEEK 1,2,3

COVERT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

COVERT IMPROV NIGHT

As seen on TV3's 7 Days and What We Do In The Shadows.

*Proud purveyors of Fine Comedy, keeping it Notorious since 9.15am

Date: Thu 28 – Sat 30 April, Thu 5 – Sat 7 May & Thu 12 – Sat 14 May, 8pm Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $32.50 – $37.50 Duration: 2 hours

" Fingers crossed that this talented bunch keep plugging away with comedy – and that we see the yellow towel over their shoulders sometime soon" – Theatreview (from, like, literally our first ever gig)

CREEPING CHARLIE PROUDLY PRESENTS

CoRi GONZALEZ-MACUER

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Week 1 (Thu 28 – Sat 30 Apr): James Acaster (UK), Dan Willis (UK) and MC James Nokise

The 2015 Class Comedians graduates bring you a show full of laughs, dank memes, and the smell of teen spirit. Bring your friends or your own reclusive teen for a night they won't be able to forget. Don't bring your parents. They wouldn't understand.

CRACK-UP COMEDY QUIZ NIGHT

Free banter to all who enter (up to 6 per team). *It’s a sausage, by the way.

WEEK 2 creepingcharlie.co.nz

Date: Sat 23 – Wed 27 April, 7.15pm (Sunday at 6.15pm, No Monday Show) Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $18 – $22 Duration: 1 hour

50 ShadEs of… comedy!

WEEK 1

Date: Sat 30 April, 7pm Venue: The Paddington, 117 St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $30 per table Duration: 2 hours +

coverttheatre.com

You name it, we got it.

WEEK 1 /CrackUpQuiz

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CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT & MZA PRESENT

DANIEL JOHN SMITH

DANIEL SLOSS

DAVE NICHoLLS & DAVE MCCARTNEY

CHILDREN & OTHER MISTAKES

DARK

HoNEST BRO...

At 30 years old, Daniel John Smith has decided not to have children. With reasons ranging from the state of the world (not great), to his own perceived shortcomings as a father (many), he will present observations of children and memories of his own youth and parents in an attempt to convince you (and himself) that this choice is the right one.

An unmissably brilliant smash-hit show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedian. Featured on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Conan, Sunday Night at Palladium, his BBC show Adventures of Daniel, at 25 Daniel has already sold out eight consecutive Edinburgh Fringes. On top of it all, he’s completely sick of people calling his comedy ‘dark’.

True tales of bizarre experiences are the most hilarious and between us, we’ve had a few. Working as a cop, a clown and a nurse has gifted us some absolute cracker stories to share!

Winner – Best Comedian 2015, Wellington Comedy Awards

"Brilliantly dark" – Sunday Times, UK

Children & Other Mistakes is the debut solo stand-up show from award-winning comic Daniel John Smith.

"Funny, intelligent, charming" (()) – Edinburgh Evening News

THE SCOTSMAN

‘HHHHH’ THE LIST (UK)

2016 AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND TOUR ‘HHHHH’

‘HHHHH’

EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS (UK)

NEWS OF THE WORLD (UK)

LIVE AT GREAT HALL, AUCKLAND TOWN HALL FRIDAY 6 MAY AT 8PM

As seen on AotearoHA: Rising Stars.

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 8.30pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $12 – $18 Duration: 50 min

WEEK 2

"Genuinely funny!" – Time Out, UK

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 7.15pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $20 – $27 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

This isn't your average stand-up show. You can look forward to a mix of hilarious skits (re-enactments), improv and a wee bit of non-threatening audience participation. If you love a good yarn and some belly-aching laughter, this is the show for you.

WEEK 1

Date: Sat 23 April, Wed 27 – Sat 30 April, 10pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

danielsloss.com

/DanielJohnSmithComedian

NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUST PRESENTS

DAVID CORREOS

Our show will take you on a comedic journey through some of the funny and just plain crazy moments from our chequered professional history and tumultuous personal lives.

DIALOGUE: MUM'S THE WORD

SECOND PLACE WINNER

CURATED & HOSTED BY MICHELE A'COURT

David Correos is back with a different show!

We all have stories about our mothers and those stories our mothers told us.

With a list of nominations, final placings and no wins to date.

Ones we cannot forget. Ones we ‘forgot' to tell them. Ones we really wish they’d forgotten to tell us.

JOSEPH MOORE'S

DOPE JOKE PARTY

“Seriously funny” Theatreview

“sent the audience into fits of laughter” BROADWAY BABY (UK) “one hell of a ride... incredibly funny show.” RIP IT UP (AUST)

David has come up with a way to showcase the best of the best from the failures of his life. Full of energy and a body that's gonna struggle to keep up, it's gonna get a good kind of weird. There's going to be food, squats and plenty of pop music. THERE WILL BE NO NUDITY. ONLY FUN. " David Correos, seems only to have to stand there to get laughs" – Theatreview (AotearoHA: Rising Stars)

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Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 8.45pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3 /dcorreos

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dialogue: mum’s the word celebrates mothers in all their glory. Hosted by Michele A’Court alongside comedians and special guests sharing their stories, this exciting new addition to the Festival that will have you laughing, cringing, reminiscing, and maybe even saying “awww”. A perfect outing for Mother’s Day.

Date: Sun 8 May, 7pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $27 – $35 Duration: 2 hours +

WEEK 2

The hit late-night show of the Comedy Fest is back! Hosted by Joseph Moore, Dope Joke Party defies God by combining live comedy, live music, airhorns, high fives, international guests, beats, less-international guests and all sorts of unscripted surprises, to create the most obnoxiously loud comedy show imaginable. Critics are predicting this will be the first NZ International Comedy Festival show to win a Grammy and an MTV VMA and maybe even a Vodafone NZ Music Award if we're lucky.

Date: Sat 23, Sat 30 April & Sat 14 May, 11.30pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $12 – $15 Duration: 90 min

WEEK 1,3

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The Guar d ian (A US)

“ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING YOUNG COMEDIANS TO COME OUT OF AUSTRALIA” 3News

HHHH The Skinny UK

HHHHH “RELENTLESSLY HILARIOUS” TIMEOUT NYC HHHHH UNDERTHEGUN USA

LIVE AT HERALD THEATRE, AOTEA CENTRE TUE 3 - SAT 7 MAY AT 8.30PM @JOELCREASEY

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FOR SHOW & BOOKING INFO GO TO THE GIG GUIDE AT MORE-COMEDY.COM

CoMEDY.CO.NZ PRODUCTIoNS LTD PRESENTS

NEW ZEALAND CoMEDY TRUST AND TE POU THEATRE PRESENT

A CLASSiC LATE & LIVE SHOWDOWN

STAND-UP AT TE POU THEATRE

ALL DAY BREAKFAST

We kicked it off in 2015, now it's back in 2016. Every Thursday at The Classic during the Festival our comedy duos go 'heads to heads' in a battle for comic supremacy. Anything goes – stand-up, music, sketch, magic, mime, dance – mayhem. As long as it takes two.

Six60 said it right. Don’t forget your roots my friend!

Wake up, it's breakfast time! Yes at 7pm. It's an All Day Breakfast brought to you by "good eggs" Eamonn and Jonny.

DUEL

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EAMONN MARRA & JONNY POTTS

WORLD’S WORST ADULT HHHHH “HILARIOUS”

SPEAKER TV (AUS)

“BIG LAUGHS, AN IMPRESSIVE SHOW”

THE MUSIC (AUS)

RANGATIRA AT Q THEATRE

THU 12 & FRI 13 MAY AT 9PM

And you, the audience, judge by popular vote, who is the best on the night (and who gets paid). Look out for some all-star combinations, with up to a dozen comedians each night plus our guest MC's.

Grab the whānau and friends, and come along to this exciting stand-up show at Auckland’s home of Māori Theatre, Te Pou Theatre. Hosted by Nick Rado (2014 Comedy Gala & AotearoHA) and featuring the star of TV3’s Jono And Ben & Funny Girls Rose Matafeo, badass trio Frickin Dangerous Bro, hilarious Australian Khaled Kalafalla and more. This awesome new show brings some seriously good comedy out West.

Last year they both did heartfelt critically-acclaimed serious comedy shows about love, identity and mental health, but this year they're presenting a smorgasbord of jokes about sausages, hash browns and pancakes. BYO breakfast foods.

An outrageous late-night experience.

Date: Thu 28 April, Thu 5 & Thu 12 May, 10pm Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $10 – $15 Duration: 2 hours

WEEK 1,2,3

Date: Wed 4 May, 8pm Venue: Te Pou, 44A Portage Rd, New Lynn Bookings: iticket.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 2 hours

comedy.co.nz

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

Date: Thu 12 – Sat 14 May, 7pm Venue: Auckland Old Folks Association Bookings: alldaybreakfast.co.nz Tickets: Entry by Koha Duration: 1 hour

comedyfestival.co.nz

alldaybreakfast.co.nz

JULZ HAY PROUDLY PRESENTS

A NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUST CREATIVE COMEDY INITIATIVE

IN FIESTA

DISNEY PRINCE REIMAGINED AS A COMEDY LEGEND!

ASK THE FAN BRIGADE

People. Poppers. Piñatas. Throwing a party is never easy.

Eli Matthewson has spent hundreds of hours researching everything on the internet… when he should definitely have been working on something else.

Ask the Fan Brigade – an hour long musical comedy advice column talk show.

EL JAGUAR

THE FAN BRIGADE

ELI MATTHEWSON

A big energy, highly interactive evening of comedy with former WWF superstar El Jaguar, a masked Mexican wrestler, who's turned his attention to celebrating mediocrity. With enough energy to power the national grid, El Jaguar uses his quick wit and a desperate need to entertain to keep the energy buoyed and the silliness coming. Part comedy, part fiesta, completely funny. "Fearless comedy... a rip roaring show of immense proportions" – Theatreview

But now he's making all that procrastination count in a brand new solo sketch show that celebrates the best, worst and scariest that the internet has to offer. Could the greatest invention of our lifetime be the worst thing that's ever happened to us? Get off Buzzfeed and buy a ticket to this show to find out. As seen on TV3’s Jono and Ben, Funny Girls & AotearoHA.

WEEK 3

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 7pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

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As seen on TV3's AotearoHA: Rising Stars. "The funniest new act in NZ for years" – Brendhan Lovegrove "I'm so proud of you girls" – Livi's mum "You better not f*cking write a song about me." – Amanda's dad "..." – Livi's absent dad

Directed by Kip Chapman. Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 8.45pm Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $18 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

NZ Comedy Guild Best Newcomers 2014, Livi & Amanda are here to both ask and answer admittedly pre-prepared questions.

"Feminazi c*nts, rot in hell" – Men's rights activists on Twitter

WEEK 2

Date: Mon 9 – Sat 14 May, 7.15pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: c omedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

@elicalebm

Try a taste of #flicklife

WEEK 3 /TheFanBrigade

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NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUST & AUCKLAND LIVE PRESENT

MoRE-COMEDY.CoM AND FRONTIER COMEDY PRESENTS

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WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOILET?

WoRLD'S WORST ADULT

G.O.A.T

Felicity delves deep, and funny, into her depression, anxiety, and her longest running relationship: with the toilet. As seen on The John Bishop Show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled and Russell Howard’s Good News.

Frenchy has collected awards and sold-out seasons at Sydney Fringe, and Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane Comedy Festival seasons, big theatres all around Australia, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. And debuted in iTunes' Top 30 with his first single Friendzone!

Are you looking for some live sketch-comedy starring three brown guys? Then look no further because Frickin Dangerous Bro is back with a brand new show especially for the Comedy Festival.

FELICITy WARD

FRENCHY

“ This isn’t a show you can or should have described to you – you have to see it for yourself and you should do it today” – (()() Edinburgh Evening News “Side-splittingly funny and so honest it hurts” – ()()1/2 The Age, Aus “A filthy, high-speed hour of breathless laughs” – (()) The List, UK Best Comedy Show nominee 2012, Melbourne Intl Comedy Festival

FRICKIN DANGEROUS BRO

With over 200 million views and 1.5 million fans on social media, it's fair to say this Internet sensation is on fire! Frenchy's coming to Auckland with a brand new solo show and his finest hour yet.

Join Jamaine Ross, James Roque & Pax Assadi as they embark on a journey to create a sketch show that will go down as the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time).

"Hilarious" (()() – Speaker TV

Combining their well-crafted writing, with their trademark unpredictability, their style can best be described as 'brilliantly untidy', with no two nights quite the same.

"Big laughs, an impressive show" – The Music, AUS

As seen on TV3's AotearoHA: Rising Stars.

"A talented, born comedian" – Herald Sun, AUS Date: Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 8.30pm Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

WEEK 3

Date: Thu 12 & Fri 13 May, 9pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $29.90 – $35 Duration: 1 hour

felicityward.com

/SungaAttack

WEEK 1 /FrickinDangerousBro

CoMEDY.CO.NZ PRoDUCTIoNS LTD PRESENTS

ELIOT JESSEP PRESENTS

ANARCHIST COOK

IS HE EVEN REAL?

GUY MoNTGOMERRY CHRISTMAS!

One man, one hour, 3 courses.

Famous for his hilarious musical parodies, Gish has been missing from the Festival for the last three years, but fret not, Gish has been found! Apparently he was merely stuck in a time loop travelling through a space-time continuum. And he’s brought a mate back with him, The Mincer of Mangamuka.

Who said Christmas doesn't happen in May? Everyone? Well it looks like everyone could use a helping of Christmas cheer… and chairs. Chairs will be provided, we're not savages.

GEORGE EGG

GiSH & THE MINCER OF MANgAMUKA

Comedian George Egg is a fanatical cook with an anarchic approach to making meals. There are no kitchen rules, in fact there is no kitchen… just a hotel room. A superb recipe for laughter combining stand-up comedy, striking innovation and extreme multi-tasking. " A genius... he is the friendly face of anarchy, the anarchic face of food and the foodie face of comedy" – Scotland on Sunday

Together they’ll take the piss out of your favourite old school classics and throw in some original tunes for the bro’s.

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May & Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7pm Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $28 – $32 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2,3

GUY MONTGOMERY

Guy Montgomery just can't stop Christmas hamming it up. Either four months too late or seven months too early, Guy MontgoMERRY Christmas is the perfect corporate event, family outing, or date night. In fact, I'll just go out there and say it, it's the perfect show. Ho-ho-how about you come find out!?

"A show to tickle the imagination as well as the taste buds" – The Scotsman

SKYCITY THEATRE MON 2 – SAT 7 MAY

Date: Sat 23 April, Wed 27 – Sat 30 April, 10pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

Winner – Billy T Award 2014, NZICF

WEEK 2

Date: Wed 4 – Sat 7 May, 10pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $20 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

comedy.co.nz

/oooGish

Date: Tue 3 – Sun 8 May & Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7.15pm (Sunday show 6.15pm) Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $16 – $22 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2,3 @guy_mont

ticketek.co.nz or 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Roses are red, violets are blue,

the more we accrue, the more we can Z\

do.

FiNd Out how yOu can support the Nz Comedy Trust at comedyfestival.co.nz

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HAMISH PARKINSON

HARLEY BREEN

STARTED FROM THE TOP

MoON BABY

SMELL THE PENGUINS!

Guy Williams is a privileged white man and life is working out bloody great. This show aims to address gender and racial privilege in New Zealand in 2016. The key word is "aims", no refunds. That was a joke. I probably would give you a refund if you really wanted it.

Hamish wants to get to the moon.

Step inside the mind of a dickhead… it's good in there.

In one hour he will go through every gruelling situation on Earth to both prepare himself for the moon, and earn his place on it.

He actually doesn't know much, but he's an award-winning comedian with 10 years experience. That's a decade of stupid. Harley fills a brand new hour with tips and tricks to life that you never thought you needed. Because you don't.

2012 – Winner Billy T Award, NZICF 2013 – Winner Best Comedian, Metro

This is a fast-paced, physical ride into the unknown from the 2015 Billy T Award winner, and boy oh boy he'd just love seeing your face in the audience.

2014 – Funniest Person, TV Guide

As seen on Best Bits and TV3's 2015 Comedy Gala.

2015 – Nothing! Still dark about it

Date: Sat 23 April – Sun 8 May, 8.45pm (No Monday or Thursday shows, Sunday shows 7.45pm) Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 – $25 Duration: 50 min

So buy a ticket. It'll be the closest thing you'll find to a unicorn farting a rainbow. And remember to stop and smell the penguins.

WEEK 1,2

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 7.15pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 50 min

@guywilliamsguy

WEEK 1

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 8.45pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

@HungryPeachBoy

WEEK 1 comedy.co.nz

LAUGHING SToCK PRESENTS

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LIVE FRoM ANZAKiSTAN!

NO SCRIPTS, NO GIMMICKS, NO SAFETY NET!

OBSERVING THE OBVIOUS

As seen on TV3's Chopper's Republic of Anzakistan and 7 Days. After taking the former countries of New Zealand and Australia, throwing out the shit bits, and creating the world's newest superpower Anzakistan, Chopper is back and ready to lay down the law.

Belgium – check. Texas, LA, New York, Chicago, Hawaii – check. Australia – check. Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto – check. World Improv Champions – check. Performed with the stars of Whose Line is It Anyway – check. Performing for you over three nights in this Festival? Check!

Officially the 'Funniest Comedian in the World' according to the Laugh Factory USA's global search in 2014.

He may not have any experience, but at least you know where he stands, right behind a moustache.

See NZ's #1 improv comedy act live on stage – they're awesome! "The Improv Bandits are human Berocca" – Theatreview

He reveals the simplest things that have, for so long, been lurking in plain sight.

Join the revolution! Harden up and buy tickets to our glorious leader, Chopper.

"The gladiators of quick response" – Austin-American Statesman

HEATH FRANKLIN'S CHOPPER

THE IMPROV BANDITS

ISMO LEIKOLA

"Australia's funniest comedy character…" ()()( – The Sunday Mail, AUS

WEEK 3 laughingstock.com.au

YOU NEVER KNOW. IT MIGHT HELP.

"He is pretty much the master of this comedy technique" – The Scotsman "An entertaining off-kilter mind and a gift for comic misunderstanding" – Chortle, UK

Date: Tue 10 – Thu 12 May, 8.30pm Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $22 – $26 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3 coverttheatre.com

Date: Mon 9 – Sat 14 May, 8.30pm Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // comedy.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

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DRAW WHATEVER YOU’D LIKE TO DO TO YOUR POWER COMPANY.

All this with a second language (it's English, don't worry!)

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Date: Thu 12 – Sat 14 May, 9pm & Sat 14 May, 5pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $40 – $45 Duration: 75 min

For the first time, Ismo brings his unique gift for seeing the hidden obvious to New Zealand.

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OR Find out why you really are laughing with at flickelectric.co.nz

WEEK 3 comedy.co.nz

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JAMES ACASTER

JAMAINE RoSS

New Zealand Comedy Trust and Auckland Live in association with Buxstock Comedy Management present

FELICITY WARD

JAMES MALCOLM

IT'S ALL GOOD

RESET - WoRLD PREMIERE

MARRY ME CHRIS WARNER

With the world in such turmoil recently, only one comedian is standing up and saying, "What a stink buzz!"

Sold out at the NZ Comedy Fest in 2013 and 2014, James is back and bringing with him a brand new show the likes of which no one has seen before. Be the first in the world to see it!

James Malcolm is obsessed with Chris Warner from Shortland Street – and what better platform to capture the attention of arguably New Zealand's sexiest man, than a Billy T nominated Comedy Festival show, where he can publicly declare his feelings for Doctor Love.

As seen on the BBC’s John Bishop Show and Russell Howard’s Good News

Join Jamaine Ross in his newest hour of stand-up, where he explores the bad in the world (sexism, homophobia, ISIS) and the good (adult colouringin books... that's it).

26 – 30 APRIL, 8.30PM Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre aucklandlive.co.nz or 0800 111 999

With a likeable and laidback style, Jamaine's engaging storytelling and keen observations, will have you laughing your face off, while leaving you with a few things to think about.

“Makes s piece oftand up look like a piss” T IME OUT

” “Joyfully funny S EDINBURGH EVENING NEW

There will also be free jet plane lollies.

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 9.45pm Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

James Acaster finds himself with something to look forward to. Something he's always wanted. Something we all want. Fosters Comedy Award nominee 2012, 2013, 2014, & 2015, Edinburgh Fringe Winner – Best International Show 2014, NZICF Winner – Best Comedy Show 2015, Chortle UK

This is a show full of romance, heartbreak (sorry Rachel McKenna), stories of James' life, and maybe… a wedding. James Malcolm is a NZICF Class Comedians graduate and the winner of the 2014 Raw Comedy Quest.

As seen on Live at the Apollo, BBC's Q.I. and TV3's 7 Days.

WEEK 3

Date: Sat 23 April – Sat 7 May, 7pm (No shows Sun & Mon) Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1,2 comedy.co.nz

/jamaine.ross

WEEK 3

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 8.45pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: c omedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $14 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

/JamesMalcolmComedy

NoTORIOUS* PROUDLY PRESENTS

TIKAPA PRoDUCTIONS PRESENTS

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IT GOES ON...

THE MOA SHOW

THREE NIGHT STAND

Jamie brings us the final installment in an unintentional trilogy of shows. First came tragedy and crisis. Then resolution. Now there are just questions. Brilliantly baffling questions.

When you wake up with a headache and your bed is made of leaves – it's time to cut back on the drink. When a guitar-playing hermit offers you drugs – it might be time to reassess your life.

Winner of the NZCG "Best Live Show" 2014 & 2015 and also with consecutive nominations for the prestigious Fred Award in 2014 & 2015, Jamie is in top comedic form.

When you fail your job interview with a racist spotted Kiwi – it's time to seek help from the Moa.

Known for his hilarious insight and social commentary, Jeremy (TV3's 7 Days, Comedy Gala, AotearoHA) delivers a night of brilliant comedy. Drawing on his experience of more than 15 years as a comic, this is a showcase of one of New Zealand's best stand-ups.

JAMIE BOWEN

JAMIE MCCASKILL

JEREMy ELWOOD

new zealand comedy trust presents

mum’s the word dialogue:

comedians sharing their stories curated & hosted by michele a’court

Thought provoking, genuine and wonderfully funny, this is comedy from the heart and soul. With dick jokes.

mother’s day sun 8 may, 7pm rangatira at q theatre Book at comedyfestival.co.nz 09 309 9771

This surreal sketch features McCaskill's oddball small-town characters who find themselves in need of insight by the enlightened Moa.

"Honestly one of New Zealand's greatest stand-ups" – TVNZ

Expect a hilarious ascent into other-worldly and absurd scenarios. And by the end of it, you'll find yourself in fits of laughter at new heights.

Preview price Tuesday, $18.

"Jamie presents character comedy at its best" – Theatreview

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 8.30pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $18 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

Date: Thu 5 – Sat 7 May, 8pm Venue: Te Pou, 44A Portage Rd, New Lynn Bookings: iticket.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $20 – $25 Duration: 55 min

Three shows only, so book the babysitter and get an Uber. You'll be glad you made the effort. Preview price Thursday, limited tickets $20.

Date: Thu 12 – Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $22 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

/TikapaProductions

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ARRive SUave. ARRive sExXXY.

Stand-up comedy should be challenging, giving us new ways to look at things; this is Elwood's specialty.

Take a lOok aT our veNUes paGe aT thE BaCk for moRe iNfo on where to Go.

WEEK 3 ncomedy.com

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CREEPING CHARLIE PROUDLY PRESENTS

MORE-COMEDY.COM AND FRONTIER COMEDY PRESENTS

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT FINLAND

SEX WITH HORSES

LIVE 2016

The land of a thousand lakes, the world's deadliest sniper, the true home of Santa Claus. Why is their paid parental leave so good? What's up with all the saunas? These questions answered and more, from someone who hasn't been there.

Attention grabbing titles are so passé. Sex with a horse is fine if you're a horse. It's not ok if you're a moose. Sex With Horses is an exploration of the creative self and Art.

The rise of comedy phenomenon Jim Jefferies continues. With more than 200 million online hits, huge sold-out venues across the globe, 6 monster TV specials in the US… it's clear, Jim is one of the world’s biggest stand-up heavyweights. Come see for yourself, but get in quick, there’s never a seat left on his tours!

JEROME CHANDRAHASEN

JESSE GRIFFIN

Five fun facts, and how we may all have a lot more in common than we think. " A natural warmth and honesty to his comedy… easy for an audience to engage with" – Nelson Mail

THE NZ COMEDY TRUST IS STOKED TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEW, INNOVATIVE & VISIONARY COMEDY PERFORMANCES

££ CreATIVE coMEDY INITIatiVE

" Stories that connected both to laugh at but also a reality that hit home" – Theatreview

Date: T ue 3 – Sun 8 May, 7pm (Sunday show 6pm) Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 50 min

WEEK 2 jerome.co.nz

TIM BATT · BRENDON GREEN · GUY MONTGOMERY JESSE GRIFFIN · SANJAY PATEL · JAMAINE ROSS MATT STELLINGWERF · TESSA WATERS · EL JAGUAR JEROME CHANDRAHASEN · SOPHIA JOHNSON COHEN HOLLOWAY · KADE AND JEREMY COVERT COVE IMPROV · EAMONN MARRA · ALEXIS DUBUS 53 Nelson St, Auckland · Tickets available from Eventfinda montecristocomedy.co.nz #MONTECOMEDY

It is hoped it will have very little to do with any actual sex with horses. It will answer the following question: is Art racist? And tackle the issue of Art Wank. It's a fact that wankers like art. What can we do about this? Expect to be splattered with a substance that smells and looks and feels like actual shit, but isn't.

()()( – The List, UK )(()( – Edinburgh Evening News, UK "A mammoth two hour set" – Sydney Morning Herald "Jefferies is one of the most exciting comics to watch in a live setting" – LaughSpin, US

Date: Sat 23 April – Sun 1 May, 7pm (No show Monday, Sunday show 6pm) Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $23.50 – $25.50 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

Date: Fri 6 May, 8pm Venue: Auckland Town Hall, 303 Queen St Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $65.50 Duration: 90 min

creepingcharlie.co.nz

WEEK 2 /jimjefferies

A-LiST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

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YEEHAA!

NZ DEBUT

THE CROWN PRINCE

Hailed as one of live comedy's masters, Jimeoin's shows are a fluid mixture of his signature observations and more razor-sharp takes on the absurdities of everyday life.

First time in NZ, Jimmy brings the very 'best of' his last 10 years, establishing himself as a popular headline act on the UK Pro comedy circuit and comedy festivals around the world.

Joel is an unstoppable comedic force! The critically-acclaimed comic has sold out shows and conquered the globe with acerbic, fearless, hilarious tales drawn from his life.

" No one else raises so many laughs by doing so little – his expressive eyebrows deserve a spin off gig of their own" – Evening Standard, London

Best International Act nominee – Melbourne Intl Comedy Festival

From a stint in the African jungle for TV in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, to being hand-selected by Joan Rivers to open for her on multiple occasions in New York City, to knocking the Chevy Chase Gala out of the park at Just For Laughs Montreal, Joel is a comedy phenomenon not to be missed!

JIMEOIN

GUY WILLIAMS · WILSON DIXON

JiM JEFFERIES

JIMMY MCGHIE

" His observational humour is second to none and his physical comedy is comparable to the likes of Jim Carrey" ()((( – Manchester Evening News

JOEL CREASEY

" The quintessential comedy show from somebody who knows their craft inside out" )(()( – ThreeWeeks, UK "Jimmy's storytelling is funny, candid, confident and involving" – TimeOut, UK "Exquisitely done" – Chortle, UK

Don't miss the next instalment from this hot comedy star. No one is safe and nothing is sacred! “Relentlessly hilarious" ()((( – TimeOut NYC

Date: Mon 2 – Sat 7 May, 7pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $41.90 – $44.90 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 7.15pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

alist.com.au

KeeN for a giGGle

WEEK 1

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 8.30pm Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $26.90 – $32 Duration: 1 hour

comedy.co.nz

but still a young pickle?

WEEK 2 @joelcreasey

Check out our age recommendations & restrictions on our new website.

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LEE MARTIN FOR GAG REFLEX PRESENTS

JOSEPH MOORE

JULIETTE BURToN

KADE NIGHTINGALE & JEREMY ROLSTON

So... I'M A DAD!

LoOK AT ME

YOU, ME AND O.C.D.

The beloved bad-boy of New Zealand comedy, Joseph Moore, has finally done the unthinkable: settled down and become a Dad! That's right! Out with the partying and the babes and the denim jackets, in with the prams and the whatever else a Dad might have! It's a recipe for Dad-tastrophe! Don't miss this "Dad-to-the-bone" hour of confessions, tips, and a few "war stories" from the "front line" (of being a Dad).

Is who we are who we appear to be? Award-winning performer Juliette Burton's been fat, thin and everything in between. Now, she'll change even more! From dressing sexily to wearing the hijab, being male, obese, old and nude: can changing our outsides change who we are inside? As seen on This Morning (UK).

Ever get that awful feeling that you haven’t locked the door, after you’ve checked it four times? Are you ridiculed for your colour-coded wardrobe? Unable to leave the house without your bottle of hand sanitiser? We can totally relate!

As seen on TV3's Jono and Ben, Funny Girls, Fail Army and 7 Days.

" An important show… seriously very funny. A must-see" (())) – Daily Mirror, UK

Directed by 2015 Billy T Award winner Hamish Parkinson.

"Powerful stuff" )()( – Sunday Express, UK "Juliette Burton's future may be as bright as her world view" – The Stage, UK

WEEK 3

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 8.30pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $16 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 7.15pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $21 – $26 Duration: 1 hour

@josephmoore1

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WEEK 2 gagreflex.co.uk

NEW ZEALAND CoMEDY TRUST PRESENTS

KHALED KHALAFALLA

LAST LAUGHS

We’ve both been diagnosed with O.C.D which happens to have the silver lining of being great inspiration for comedy. Come with us as we use our mean-as comedy and magic skills to delve deep into the world of O.C.D. We’ll be covering the ins, outs, ups, downs, lefts & rights… four times probably. It’s the O.C.D. NZ Champion of Parlour Magic 2015 – NZ National Magic Competitions Date: Sat 23 April – Sun 1 May, 10pm (No Monday show, Sunday at 9pm) Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $17 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

LAURA DANIEL

JERK

HoSTED BY PAUL EGo

PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS

Khaled can be a Jerk. But this freakishly funny talent is truly one of Australia's rising stars.

The Festival will go out with a bang in this dynamite show hosted by one of your faves from TV3’s 7 Days, Paul Ego.

He’s sold out Australian comedy festival seasons, co-starred in a feature film, toured the Middle East for TV, and appeared in his own Just For Laughs TV stand-up specials. Don’t miss Khaled while you can still see him in an intimate setting!

Last Laughs teases out the final giggles of the Festival with performances by the five Billy T Award nominees, the three Fred Awards finalists (for the Best NZ Show) and the 2016 winner of the nationwide RAW Comedy Quest. Join Festival comedians in the crowd to see the awarding of The Fred Gumboot & Billy T Yellow Towel.

Laura Daniel will be jamming stand-up, sketch, characters, song and confetti into her comedy pressure cooker and blasting out an hour long spectacle that is gonna make you yell "yasss bitch" to the sky!

"Has audience in stitches from the get-go" – Herald Sun, AUS "This man is raw. Eddie Murphy Raw – not newbie raw" – Squirrel Comedy " Among a sea of comedians that flood the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Khalafalla stands out" – Herald Sun, AUS Date: Wed 4 – Sat 7 May, 10pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $20 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2 /khaledrepublic

JAMES MALCOLM :: LAURA DANIEL MATT STELLINGWERF :: ALICE BRINE :: DAVID CORREOS

£££

LET'S PLAY thE

WORD GAME

Get your mates together and make a night of it, for one last hoorah at the 2016 NZ International Comedy Festival powered by Flick Electric Co.

Date: Sun 15 May, 7pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $45 Duration: 2 hours 30 min

MUP_ET

WEEK 3

As Seen On TV3’s Jono And Ben and Funny Girls. 2016 Billy T nominee, NZICF Winner – Best Performance in Comedy Award 2015, Auckland Fringe Festival Winner – Breakthrough Comedian 2015, NZ Comedy Guild

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7.15pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3

comedyfestival.co.nz

CLUE: Someone who has the opportunity to actually like their power company – pay a more honest price – and potentially save Trump-ish wodges of cash… and chooses not to. Because they’re busy that day. Or their cat exploded. Or they have a lingering urge to be spanked, really hard, just like the filthy, naughty little sin-pot they are.

/lauradanielnz

OR Find out why you really are laughing with at flickelectric.co.nz

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WEEK 3

APRIL

SHOW

PG VENUE

An Hour With Ackbar

Basement Studio

Adam, Jacob & Kalyani

Basement Studio

Alex Williamson

SKYCITY Theatre

Alexis Dubus

Montecristo – Upstairs

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Basement Studio

Alice Fraser

Basement Studio

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Angela Barnes

The Classic Studio

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Angella Dravid & Melanie Bracewell

Cellar at Q Theatre

Arj Barker

SKYCITY Theatre

Ashton Brown & Richard Lindesay

Cellar at Q Theatre

Aunty Donna

Loft at Q Theatre

Ben Hurley

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Beth Vyse

Vault at Q Theatre

The Big Show 2016

Comedy Chamber

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Eli Matthewson

Basement Theatre

The Fan Brigade

The Classic Studio

Felicity Ward

Herald Theatre

Frenchy

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Frickin Dangerous Bro

Basement Studio

George Egg

Herald Theatre

Gish & The Mincer of Mangamuka

Loft at Q Theatre

Guy Montgomery

Montecristo – Upstairs

Guy Williams

Montecristo – Upstairs

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Hamish Parkinson

Basement Studio

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Harley Breen

The Classic Studio

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Heath Franklin’s Chopper

SKYCITY Theatre

The Improv Bandits

Herald Theatre

Ismo Leikola

The Classic

Jamaine Ross

Montecristo – Downstairs

James Acaster

The Classic

James Malcolm

The Classic Studio

Jamie Bowen

Basement Theatre

Jamie McCaskill

Te Pou

Loft at Q Theatre

Brendhan Lovegrove

Loft at Q Theatre

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Jerome Chandrahasen

Montecristo – Downstairs

Brendon Green

Montecristo

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Jesse Griffin

Montecristo – Downstairs

Jim Jefferies

Auckland Town Hall

Jimeoin

SKYCITY Theatre

Jimmy McGhie

The Classic Studio

Joel Creasey

Herald Theatre

Joseph Moore

Basement Theatre

Juliette Burton

Vault at Q Theatre

Kade Nightingale & Jeremy Rolston

Montecristo – Upstairs

Khaled Khalafalla

Vault at Q Theatre

Last Laughs

SKYCITY Theatre

Laura Daniel

Basement Studio

Le Comique

SKYCITY Theatre

Lloyd Langford

The Classic

LOL Papakura

Hawkins Theatre

Lords of Strut

Loft at Q Theatre

10.00

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Louise Beuvink

Cellar at Q Theatre

8.30

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Marcel Lucont

Comedy Chamber

Matt Okine

Loft at Q Theatre

Matt Stellingwerf

Montecristo – Downstairs

Matthew Harvey & Scott W Long

Cellar at Q Theatre

Montecristo Late & Loose

Montecristo – Downstairs 11.00

Natasha Hoyland

Cellar at Q Theatre

Coconut Mojitos

Montecristo – Upstairs

Cohen Holloway & Sophia Johnson

Montecristo – Upstairs

Comedy Allstar Showcase at BMC

Bruce Mason Centre

Comedy Allstars

Bruce Mason Centre

The Comedy Goblins

Basement Studio

Cori Gonzalez-Macuer

Basement Theatre

Covert Improv Night

Montecristo – Upstairs

Crack-Up Comedy Quiz Night

The Paddington

Daniel John Smith

Cellar at Q Theatre

Daniel Sloss

Loft at Q Theatre

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Dave Nicholls & Dave McCartney

Vault at Q Theatre

10.00

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David Correos

Vault at Q Theatre

Dialogue: mum's the word

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Dope Joke Party

Basement Theatre

The Classic

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Auckland Old Folks Association

El Jaguar

Montecristo – Upstairs

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The Classic

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Class Comedians Showcase

10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

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The Classic Late & Live

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Cellar at Q Theatre

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Duel

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Vault at Q Theatre

Neel Kolhatkar

Vault at Q Theatre

Next Big Things

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Nic Sampson

Basement Theatre

Nick Cody

Vault at Q Theatre

A Night At The Rovers

Glenfield Rovers

Nish Kumar

Parker & Sainsbury

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Paul Douglas

The Classic Studio

10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

Pax Assadi

Vault at Q Theatre

8.45 8.45 8.45 8.45 8.45

Peter Helliar

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Raw Comedy Quest 2016

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Red Bastard

Loft at Q Theatre

7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15

Renee Lyons

Basement Studio

7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15

Rhys Darby

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Rhys Mathewson

The Classic Studio

Rhysently Granted

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Rose Matafeo

Basement Theatre

Sammy J & Randy

Rangatira at Q Theatre

Sanjay Patel

Montecristo – Downstairs

8.30 8.30

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Cellar at Q Theatre

Herald Theatre

Snort

Basement Theatre

Stand-Up For Kids

Loft at Q Theatre

Stephen K Amos

SKYCITY Theatre

Steve Hughes

Loft at Q Theatre

Stuart Bowden

Herald Theatre

Tessa Waters

Montecristo – Downstairs

9.45 9.45 9.45 9.45 9.45 8.45

Tim Batt

Montecristo – Downstairs

8.30 8.30 8.30 8.30 8.30 7.30

Tom Furniss

Basement Theatre

Tommy Tiernan

SKYCITY Theatre

Torum Heng

Cellar at Q Theatre

Uther Dean

Auckland Old Folks Association

The Walking Dead

The Classic Studio

Wash Your Mouth Out

Loft at Q Theatre

Wes Barker

Comedy Chamber

What We Talk About

Montecristo – Upstairs

Wilson Dixon

Montecristo – Upstairs

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Sieni Leo’o Olo

Herald Theatre

8.30 8.30 8.30 8.30 8.30

Simon McKinney

SKYCITY Theatre

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The Classic

8.00

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Urzila Carlson

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PICK YOUR FAVES

MLC CAFÉ AND BAR

Al Brown’s Federal Delicatessen is a bustling kitchen full of action and conversation like an old school Jewish Deli in New York.

Located in the historic MLC building, opposite the Q theatre, MLC Café and Bar features delicious pre-show dining and drinks. Watch as the hustle of the city goes by and enjoy your meal filled with New Zealand’s freshest ingredients and a stunning selection of the country’s finest wines to match.

EL FARO Nestled at the back of “Elliott Stables” is a treasure trove of authentic Latin American gourmet delights. Conceived and designed by Mexican Artist Cecilia Mijangos, partner to award-winning Chef Luis Cabrera, the beautifully decorated space is an elegant and inviting evocation of old world hacienda and quaint Pueblo marketplace.

The Fed is all about informality, fun and generosity – no need for table cloths here as eating deli is a meal of spills. Think comfort food like hand-cut specialty meats, cured lox & rotisserie chicken, poutine, deluxe salads, dessert pie by the slice and more. With bottomless cups of joe and a carefully constructed cocktail & wine list on offer – The Fed is perfect anytime of day.

Translated as “Latin Kisses”, Besos Latinos promises to romance your palate with a mouth-watering exploration of traditional Latin American cuisine and a fine selection of international wines and delicious Latin Cocktails. This is an establishment not to be missed and one you’ll find yourself coming back to time and time again.

7am – late, 7 days a week. Kitchen open till 1am Friday & Saturday. Take out also available. No reservation needed.

ADDRESS: ELLIOT STABLES (AT THE BACK — SHOP M16), 39 ELLIOTT STREET HOURS: TUE TO SUN: 12NOON — 2:30PM & 5:30PM — LATE PHONE: 09 303 0217 WEBSITE: BESOSLATINOS.COM

Walk inside the splendid Elliott Stables and you’ll find El Faro, an intimate Spanish restaurant only steps away from your favourite comedy venues. El Faro’s cosy atmosphere pairs perfectly with its authentic food, making it a place you can’t miss out on.

Stop in for a selection of tapas, paella and mussel pot. Don’t forget to complement the amazing food with a wide selection of Spanish wines, beers or maybe a delicious glass of Sangria. Whatever you choose off the menu, El Faro is the perfect place to treat yourself before or after the show.

ADDRESS: ELLIOTT STABLES, 39 ELLIOTT STREET HOURS: MON TO THU: 11.30AM – 2.30PM & 4.30PM – LATE FRI TO SUN: 11.30AM – LATE PHONE: 09 365 1111 EMAIL: ELFARORESERVATION@GMAIL.COM

ADDRESS: 86 FEDERAL STREET HOURS: MON TO SUN: 7AM - LATE (KITCHEN OPEN TILL 1AM FRI - SAT) PHONE: 09 363 7184 // NO RESERVATIONS EMAIL: HELLO@THEFED.CO.NZ WEBSITE: THEFED.CO.NZ

Kura delights in taking Japanese dining further than just sushi, offering specialty dishes such as their Bridge Roll and Spider Roll (deep-fried soft-shell crab sushi!), Japanese beer on tap, and a wide range of sake to choose from.

DINING GUIDE

Conveniently located at 53 Nelson Street, above the Montecristo Room. Enjoy one of our Comedy Pizza and Beer Packages, then walk downstairs to watch the shows or simply wonder to any of the other Comedy Fest venues within 10 minutes.

To pre-order or book your spot call (09) 302 2665 or go online; www.totopizza.co.nz

ADDRESS: 53 NELSON STREET HOURS: TUE TO SUN: 12NOON — 9:30PM PHONE: 09 302 2665 // RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE EMAIL: PIZZA@TOTOPIZZA.CO.NZ

Tanuki Japanese Sushi and Sake Bar is an Izakaya style restaurant, located between The Classic & Q Theatre. In Japan, Izakaya sake shops allow their customers to remain in store to eat while they try the sake. If you’re looking for a quick, no hassle meal before or after a show, Tanuki’s informal Japanese pub food could be just the ticket. Made fresh, their delicious plates are perfect for sharing with friends (as is tradition at Izakayas). If you’d rather bring your own wine, Tanuki is BYO on Sunday nights. Choice! Tanuki also has a private function room which seats 35 people, offering set menu options and your very own wait person for the night.

Q Theatre’s Café and Bar is a popular hangout spot when you’re on the go between comedy gigs. Open late every night during the Festival, Q’s bar becomes a destination where audiences and artists come together, a place you can share a drink or two with your favourite comic moments after seeing them on stage!

ADDRESS: 319 QUEEN STREET HOURS: TUE TO SUN: 5PM – 11PM, THU: 12NOON — 2PM (LUNCH) PHONE: 09 379 5353 // BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED EMAIL TANUKI@SAKEBARS.CO.NZ WEBSITE: SAKEBARS.CO.NZ/BOOKINGS

Citizen Q is Q Theatre’s independently operated restaurant, dishing up scrumptious dishes and delicious cocktails. For a complete night out, book a table and dig into an eclectic range of small plates, mains and desserts to make your mouth water. "Pre-show bites to satisfy all appetites" – NZ Herald

ADDRESS: 305 QUEEN STREET HOURS: MON TO FRI: 8AM — TIL LATE, SAT & SUN: OPEN 2 HOURS BEFORE SHOW — LATE PHONE: 09 309 9771 // RESERVATIONS STRONGLY ADVISED EMAIL: RESERVATIONS@QTHEATRE.CO.NZ WEBSITE: QTHEATRE.CO.NZ

Toto’s famous pizza by the metre will be open before and during all Montecristo Presents comedy shows from Tuesday through till Sunday during the Comedy Fest.

Q Theatre’s Café and Bar is like no other in Auckland!

Come downstairs and visit Kura before going to your next show. It’s definitely worth the visit.

ADDRESS: 315 (BASEMENT) QUEEN STREET HOURS: MON TO SAT: 5PM – 10:30PM, FRI: 12 — 2PM (LUNCH) PHONE: 09 379 5656 // BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED EMAIL KURA@SAKEBARS.CO.NZ WEBSITE: SAKEBARS.CO.NZ/BOOKINGS

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Kura Japanese Restaurant has modern style Japanese food with a fusion twist. Situated amongst the comedy hub of Auckland, Kura can be found underground in an old grain silo dating back to when the Waihorotui creek flowed down Queen Street valley. Its original purpose is still obvious by the large stonewall that creates an impressive backdrop for the unique eating experience.

ADDRESS: 380 QUEEN STREET HOURS: OPEN EVERYDAY FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER PHONE: 09 374 1745 // RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE EMAIL: MLC@SCENICHOTELS.CO.NZ

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A two-course pre-show dinner menu is available for a fixed price of $29.90, 7 days a week after 5.30pm. It includes fresh snapper, mussels, and a superb range of local specialty A la Carte dishes. Fast, fresh, friendly and so close to your favourite Festival venue, the MLC Café and Bar is the perfect pre-show destination.

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" Reaches beyond stock observation to a level of metaphysical enquiry, acquiring the demeanour of a wise fool" – Chortle, UK

A two-hour showcase hand picked from some of the very best of the pro club circuit. Lots of variety and all of them brilliantly funny! Featuring crowd favourite and Billy T Award winner Mike Loder. A top show at a top venue, so grab your friends and book early for a top night out. Bar available. One show only! "[Mike Loder is] Hilarious" – Melbourne Age

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Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 7.15pm (The Classic Studio) Mon 9 – Sat 14 May, 7pm (The Classic) Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

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A chaotic rollercoaster of a show, these charming brothers try to hold it together as they dance and bicker through a riotous hour of physical comedy. Irish performers Cian Kinsella and Cormac Mohally combine comedic theatrics with dance and acrobatics. These boys can move, they can lift, they can make you laugh. A show with heart and muscle.

Come on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the existential crisis of a 25-year-old trying to figure out how she fits in the universe.

NZICF Best International Show nominee and the greatest flâneur New Zealand has ever known brings a brand new interactive show to the masses. Expect deadpan wit, louche musings and Gallic superiority. As seen on TV3's 2014 Comedy Gala and TV3's 7 Days.

" A hilarious performance. Funny and brilliantly choreographed" ()))( – ThreeWeeks, UK

Best Female Comedian nominee 2014, NZ Comedy Guild

“A gloriously down to earth, straight talking and very funny comic’

The Guardian UK

ANGELA BARNES

COME AS YOU ARE “Probing, original and provocative”

The Scotsman

8:45pm / Tues 03 to Sat 07 May

‘Officially’ the Funniest Comedian in the World!

Observing The Obvious

Keeping Up With NZ

Date: Sun 1 May, 7pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $39.50 – $45 Duration: 2 hours

Will contain jokes about gangs, crocodiles and what to do if you find a free box of sex toys in your hotel room. As seen on BBC's Q.I.

8:45pm / Sat 23 Apr to Sat 30 Apr

ISMO LANGFORD LEIKOLA Just The Right Level of Welshness “Left the audience roaring with laughter and disbelief”

Bring your friends along and enjoy this intoxicating concoction of unconventional comedy.

“He is pretty much the master of this comedy technique”

"Sure to put a massive smile on your dial" ))(( – Rip It Up, AUS

Date: Sat 23 April, Wed 27 – Sat 30 April, 10pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $22 – $27 Duration: 1 hour

Louise Beuvink has been storming the local scene with her trademark delightfully dry and dark style of comedy. Don't miss this spectacular hour of stand-up from one of NZ's most promising young comedians.

"The future of New Zealand comedy" – Ben Hurley (TV3's 7 Days)

WEEK 1 gagreflex.co.uk

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 8.30pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

"A comedy festival pearl" – NZ Herald " A raconteur, poet and chansonnier extraordinaire. Did we have a good time with Marcel Lucont? Merde oui!" – Stuff.co.nz

"Witty, intelligent and has a terrific delivery" – TV3

WEEK 1 louisebeuvink.com

Best International Show 2014 – Keeping Up With NZ

Date: Mon 25 – Sat 30 April, 7pm Venue: Comedy Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, 303 Queen St Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $28.50 – $32.50 Duration: 1 hour +

WEEK 1 marcellucont.com

The Scotsman

8:30pm / Mon 09 to Sat 14 May

Presales at www.comedy.co.nz / www.ticketek.co.nz / 0800 ticketek Door sales from 6pm daily

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MATT OKINE

MATT STELLINGWERF

MATTHEW HARVEY & SCOTT W LONG

BACHELOR OF ARTS

DANGERMAN & AWKWARD BOY

2015 was a huge year for multi-award winning Brisbane comedian Matt Okine, and he’s bringing it back to roost in 2016.

Bachelor of Arts is one comedian's attempt to find a use for the most useless of degrees!

In a World, seemingly on the verge of collapse!

The host of triple j breakfast laid his hands on the prestigious Director’s Choice Award at the 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his intrinsically personal show, The Other Guy, before scooping the 2015 ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release for Matt Okine: Live at the Enmore Theatre.

Join two-time Billy T Award nominee Matt Stellingwerf (TV3's AotearoHa: Rising Stars, Maori TV Crack Up) as he finds the funny in his BA. Get ready for a hilarious and engaging hour of; the sordid love lives of the Olympians, the U.S. Constitution, Shakespeare's influence on sexting, and how Einstein predicted the break-up of One Direction!

In a Cellar room, with no windows!

BEN HURLEY ...

SAT 23 April, 8pm ... Rangatira at Q Theatre ... Book at COMEDYFESTIVAL.co.nz 09 309 9771 ...

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Despite a punishing schedule of 4.30am starts 5 days a week, Okine continues to create quality live shows. He returns to the Festival circuit in 2016.

"Incredibly witty, utterly filthy, undeniably loveable!" – Keeping Up With NZ

Best International Show nominee, 2015 NZICF

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 8.45pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $22 – $27 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7pm Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $16 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3

In a Time, when the very foundations of civilisation are crumbling! Two men, are willing to stand up and be heroes. Funny, slightly socially awkward heroes. Scott W Long (Raw Comedy Quest Finalist 2015) & Matthew Harvey ("endearingly dishevelled" ))(( – CBC Canada), two outgoing introverts, use wit, tomfoolery & a little too much honesty to heroically make a room full of the general public laugh. Out Loud!

mattokine.com

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LIVE NATION PRESENTS

VARIOUS (BUT VERY CAPABLE) COMICS

FoOD FOR THOUGHT

LEGALLY BROWN

Late and Loose will be everything you hope a late-night show will be: raucous, impromptu, unpredictable and hilarious (hopefully that's what you were thinking).

The truth is out there – and Natasha Hoyland thinks she's found it. What came first, the chicken or the egg? While she may or may not have the answer to such a question, she's sure to enlighten you with her conspiracy theories and observations on food and other things.

Star and creator of the smash Aussie hit TV show Legally Brown (SBS), Nazeem Hussain, makes his New Zealand debut! In 2015, he sold out this much anticipated solo show around Australia and Europe and was nominated for a Helpmann Award for Best Comedy. He also bagged a Logie nomination for Most Outstanding Comedy.

On any given night expect a selection of the very best comics from NZ and beyond purveying their comedy stylings in Brendon Green's The Green Effect; Jesse Griffin's Late Nite Jazz Scat; and Guy Montgomery & Tom Furniss' Comedy Loser Brigade, plus loads more. Check out montecristocomedy.co.nz closer to the Festival for exact programming.

Date: Sat 23 April, Fri 29 & Sat 30 April, Fri 6 & Sat 7 May, Fri 13 & Sat 14 May, 11pm Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $10 – $15 Duration: 1 hour +

FRIDAYS 7.30PM / 9.30PM

awkwarddanger.com

MoNTECRISTO COMEDY PRESENTS

MoNTECRISTO LATE & LOOSE

#BECAUSEFRIDAY

WEEK 1

Date: Sat 23 April, Wed 27 – Sat 30 April, 10pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $14.50 – $18 Duration: 1 hour

A LITTLE JOke ABOUT

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WEEK 1,2,3

NATASHA HOYLAND

NAZEEM HUSSAIN

" You'll walk away never being able to hold a straight face the next time you cook or take a bubble bath" – Theatreview Jack Ansett, Raw Comedy Quest Finalist 2015, will open the show with his flamboyant observations on life.

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 5.30pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

montecristocomedy.co.nz

Being with a ‘green’ power company, doesn’t mean you ONLY get ‘green’ power…

WEEK 1

Don't miss the last chance to see this sell-out critically acclaimed show! " One of the most solid hours of comedy you'll find at this year's festival" ())) – Herald Sun, AUS

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7.15pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $20 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

@NatashaHoyland

You get the same as everybody else.

WEEK 3 nazeemhussain.com

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Because we love Auckland, we want it to be better. Because the best schools aren’t good enough and the worst ones need a revolution. Because the politicians get it wrong and so do the academics and the lawyers and the cops and the artists and the banks. Not always, but too often, so things need to be said. Exposed. Argued. Laughed at. Because there are so many good things to eat, and wear, and see and hear and be a part of (and sometimes they’re not as good as they should be either, which also needs to be said). Because we cherish so many of the people of this city, and we want to tell you about them and show them to you. Because of all this: Isn't it time you picked up a copy of the latest Metro magazine?

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NEXT BIG THINGS

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Neel has charmed audiences with insightful, hard-hitting material. But don't let his Internet celebrity deceive, this young master of live comedy will leave you in stitches. Neel’s short film #Equality and it’s follow-up Modern Educayshun gathered colossal global attention, skyrocketing the already huge Social Media star towards world-wide megastardom.

On sale now.

NIC SAMPSON

NIC SAMPSON HAS FALLEN DOWN A WELL

" Perfectly timed punchlines are met with raucous laughter during an energetic hour" – The Guardian, AUS

The future of comedy is here with Next Big Things showcasing fresh comedians in this impressively hilarious stand-up show.

WOOF WOOF… What's that boy? Comedian Nic Sampson has fallen down the old well?!

Hosted by Ben Hurley (TV3’s 7 Days), check out these talented comedians making their name with awesome new material on the Auckland comedy circuit and beyond.

BARK BARK WOOF… What's that? While he waits for rescue at the bottom of the well he's doing a stand-up show?! This I gotta see!

“ … the stronghold of talent that is Next Big Things have clearly been busy fine tuning their art. Let the era of funny continue.” – Keeping up with NZ

" Sampson is at the peak of his game...a beautiful gem of comedic goodness" – TV3

" One of the most exciting young comedians to come out of Australia for a long time" – TV3

WEEK 3

Date: Sat 23 April, 8pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $27 – $29.50 Duration: 2 hours +

WEEK 1

WEEK 3

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 50 min

/nicsampsoncomedy

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BARK… Oh sorry boy, no dogs allowed! …AROO… "A stellar combination of observation, story-telling and absurdity" – Gather & Hunt

"A stellar performance – had the crowd in hysterics" ()()( – The Music

Date: Wed 11 – Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $24.90 – $29.90 Duration: 1 hour

WOOF RUFF… I might know Nic from Snort or TV3's Jono and Ben and Funny Girls? I'm there!

CENTURY ENTERTAiNMENT PRESENTS

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A NIGHT AT THE ROVERS

NiSH KUMAR

COME GET SOME!

HoSTED BY ANDY CLAY

BACK WITH A NEW SHOW

Nick Cody is bringing his sweet red beard and hilarious stand-up to the Comedy Fest for the first time.

Set in the unique atmosphere and ambience of a football club on the central North Shore, these shows feature leading international and homegrown talent and do sell-out. Get in quick because these shows rock. Don't believe us ? Ask around.

Voted Best International Show at the 2015 NZ Comedy Fest following a sold out run at The Classic.

neW zealAnD ComeDY TrUST Championing The art of LaugHTer sinCe 1995 We work to support comedians and help them establish a career in comedy. Our development initiatives include: The Billy T Award, Class Comedians, The Fred Award, Comedy Lab and the Creative Comedy Initiative. Find out more at comedyfestival.co.nz

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You like the sound of that? Well, Come Get Some! (who could resist?) After selling out the Australian tour of his previous show Beard Game Strong, Cody spent the last half of 2015 on the road overseas playing to packed houses in Edinburgh, New York, Los Angeles, Johannesburg, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, racking up 4 and 5 star reviews like it was nobody's business. And now he’s coming to New Zealand for the first time to spill his world-tour spoils on the stand-up stage.

Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 8.45pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $18 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

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Come on down to The Rovers – you won't regret it.

So, we have invited Nish back with his brand new show in 2016. " A highly polished, subtly innovative stand-up ... he nails the punchlines over and over again, thanks to taut, economical writing that puts audience pleasure firmly ahead of self indulgence" – The Guardian, UK "Massively charming and very witty... a delightful talent" – Time Out, UK Best Show nominee 2015, Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Date: Fri 6 & Sat 7 May, Fri 13 & Sat 14 May, 8.30pm Venue: Glenfield Rovers, McFetridge Park, 111 Archers Rd, Glenfield Bookings: office@glenfieldrovers.org.nz Tickets: $25 Duration: 2 hours

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Date: S at 23 April – Sat 7 May, 8.30pm (No shows Sun & Mon) Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

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PAUL DOUGLAS

PAX ASSADI

CAMPING

TRUE DEFECTiVE

IN MID-SEASON FORM

Chris Parker, Thomas Sainsbury, Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent mince around stage in the overly-dramatic-cum-campest-drawing-room drama Auckland will have ever seen.

We get the Comedy we deserve.

Pax Assadi is in mid-season form and is coming to the Comedy Fest to prove it.

Paul Douglas once dreamt of becoming a Part-time Comedian/Part-time Detective (seriously). With his 30's impending he may be a professional comic but he's only been at one potential crime scene, come find out where.

After spending a whole year performing his hairy little butt off up and down the country, Pax is hitting his stride and is fast becoming one of the most exciting young comedians in the country.

His stories will make you laugh so hard your guts will hurt. You will not have the right to remain silent.

When will this hot streak end? Maybe never! (Probably soon, so it's best you catch him while he's still quite good).

One of the best comedians on the NZ circuit. You deserve to see Paul Douglas.

"A genuine talent with a natural gift for stand-up" – Keeping Up With NZ

Winner – Breakthrough Comedian, NZ Comedy Guild

"He has funny bones…" – Theatreview

"Great storyteller, great stories, ripping comedy" – The Classic

As seen on TV3's 7 Days and AotearoHA: Rising Stars.

There will be cat fights, hiffing champagne into each other's faces, 80s outfits, sex, intrigue, acrylic nails and more.

Date: Sat 23 April, Wed 27 – Sat 30 April, 10pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $18 Duration: 50 min

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

Date: Wed 4 – Sat 7 May, 10pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $20 – $24 Duration: 1 hour

Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 8.45pm Venue: Vault at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $17 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

creepingcharlie.co.nz

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ONE HOT MESS

THE SEARCH FOR NZ'S FUNNIEST NEW FACE

Peter Helliar finally returns to New Zealand with his brand new stand-up show, and it's one hot mess. Or is that one mess of hotness? Either way it's going to be both hot and messy.

So you think you're funny? Maybe even the next big comedy thing? Then why not stand-up and be counted in NZ's #1 Open Mic competition?

PETER HELLIAR

Just three shows, don't miss your only chance to see Peter live in Auckland this year!

paxassadi.com

LEE MARTIN FOR GAG REFLEX PRESENTS

RAW COMEDY QUEST 2016

He is, of course, a pretty big deal. Simply put he's one of the biggest names in Australian comedy. You'll know him from all of the TV things, TV3's 7 Days, Rove, and currently hosting The Project on Australia's Channel Ten.

WEEK 2

RED BASTARD

$2000 in prize money, the glory and a chance to become a Pro comedian to be won. Enter the Official Heats, every Monday from Feb 15 to Apr 18 at The Classic. Semi-Finals – Mon Apr 25 and May 2, 8pm at The Classic.

Something interesting must happen every 10 seconds… and it will as America's dangerous, seductive Comedy-Monster unleashes his critically acclaimed, 5-star juggernaut. Prepare yourself for a roller-coaster ride of raw conversation, traps, rewards and catch-22's. Anything can happen in this interactive show. "Very, very funny" – New York Times "Riveting from start to end" – Time Out, London

Grand Final – Sat May 14, 9pm at Q Theatre. Sign up and get more info at comedy.co.nz or call 09 373 4321.

Top 5 Edinburgh Fringe Shows – The List, UK

Building NZ comedians since 1994! Date: Thu 12 – Sat 14 May, 7pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $26 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3

Date: Grand Final, Sat 14 May, 9pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $20 – $25 Duration: 2 hours

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Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 7.15pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $22 – $27 Duration: 1 hour

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TINDERELLA

I'M A FiGHTER JET!

NoUVEAU RHYS

When the clock strikes 12, Tinderella turns 40.

Join Rhys as he records his favourite material from the past 3 years for a new comedy special!

He's 25, he's been doing stand-up for 10 years and this Festival he's changing it up. Rhys Mathewson is back with another one of those block-rocking comedy shows, and he's thrown in something the likes of which has never been seen. That's not true – it's definitely been seen before – but it's new for him and it'll be exciting for you.

RENEE LYONS

Hosted by ChrIs Parker -Sat 30 April, Sat 7, Sun 8 & Sat 14 May, 3pm Loft at Q Theatre

RHYS DARBY

RHYS MATHEWSON

Book at comedyfestival.co.nz l 09 309 9771

When Tinder is no longer a game, but part of a serious life plan. A show for anyone who's been on awkward dates, made terrible life choices, or realised that connecting with one's vagina is not actually about holding the mirror at one's knees. Tinderella is outrageous, absurd, definitely funny –but not always pretty. Winner – Outstanding Performance 2013, Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards Winner – Outstanding Performance 2015, Wellington Theatre Awards

This show is the best bits from touring from New Zealand, to Edinburgh, to the UK, to Montreal's Just for Laughs and all over the USA. Two shows only. Shows will be filmed. “Rhys Darby... whose misadventures in human form bring to mind the work of Peter Sellers.” – Variety

“Renee Lyons is not just a star, she’s a constellation” – Gather & Hunt

"Truly excellent" – TV3 "I laughed so hard I can't breathe" – Theatreview "New Zealand's Zac Efron" – NZ Herald

“One woman power house” – ThreeWeeks, UK Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 7.15pm Venue: Basement Studio, Level 1, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 50 min

WEEK 2 @rensielyons

AWESOMENESS INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS

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WEEK 3 creepingcharlie.co.nz

LAUGHING STOCK PRODUCTIoNS PRESENTS

RoSE MATAFEO

SAMMY J & RANDY

VALLEY oF THE LOLS

AN EVENiNG WITH SAMMY J & RANDY

In 1996 Rhys Darby and Grant Lobban formed Rhysently Granted. Part sketch-comedy, part music, all surreal silliness, they were a huge hit in Christchurch with their fanbase reaching the double digits.

Rose is 24 years old a.k.a. "not a girl, not yet a woman" (Britney Spears). Come listen to the musings of a young lady who's just trying to figure it all out, tell it like it is and get her head around this crazy thing called life! And hey, maybe she'll even learn a few lessons along the way.

Stars of their own hit TV show back home, Australia's favourite skinny man and purple puppet, Sammy J & Randy are hitting the road armed with nothing but a keyboard and a suitcase of songs. Plus undies. Plus toothpaste. Plus an assortment of international power adaptors. But mostly, songs.

lol jk, it's just an hour of jokes.

As seen on TV3's Chopper's Republic of Anzakistan.

Shows may be filmed.

As seen on TV3's Funny Girls, 7 Days and Jono and Ben.

Winner – Best Comedy Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival

"Wacky with a capital W" – Dominion Post, 1997

Winner – Billy T Award 2013, NZICF

" These two young men possess the indefinable quality which makes a comedy duo successful" – The Press, 1997

"Genre-transcending comedy theatre masterpiece" – Metro Magazine

" A must-see, musical perfect match. A comedic marriage made in heaven" )((() – Adelaide Advertiser

Rhys Darby – Winner – The FRED Award 2012

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Date: Wed 11 – Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: c omedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $20 – $24 Duration: 1 hour

RHYS DARBY & GRANT LOBBAN

20 years later, disillusioned and lost, the two old BFF's decide to get the band back together and rekindle the comedy magic that started everything.

The land stops, and the sea starts. The boutiques close and the restaurants open. The concert ends, and the nightlife begins. The curtain comes down, but the show never stops.

WEEK 1

Date: Fri 29 & Sat 30 April, 9pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $50 Duration: 1 hour +

Date: Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 7pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $22.50 – $27.50 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1 awesomenesscomedy.com

"Hilarious. Original. A must-see." – Theatreview Date: Sat 23 April, Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 7pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $18 – $24 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

"Love me some Sammy J & Randy. They're hilarious" – Neil Patrick Harris Date: Thu 5 – Sat 7 May, 9pm Venue: Rangatira at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $30 – $35 Duration: 1 hour

@Rose_Matafeo

BeiNg nice To people = lots of frieNds = §¦¨§¨¨¨ group discOunTs + lEss lOneliness…

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THE VERY BEST OF THE 140 CHARACTER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM

INCARCERATED OUTCAST

SPECIAL

Known as cult tweeter @spat106, Sanjay will demonstrate in hilarious fashion all the good and bad things about retweets, favourites becoming likes, #hashtags, pile-ons, weird gifs and everything in between.

Want an element of diversity? You need it. Young, fresh and a bit of a loser. No filter, stereotypical clean PC humor. I’ll steal your laughs as long as you don’t tell Police Ten 7, I'll make the jokes about fobs that the palagis aren't allowed to and the jokes about palagis that fobs always tell anyway.

NZ's best character impressionist Simon McKinney's finest material finally gathered together on two very special nights for one spectacular DVD record.

SANJAy PATEL

SIENI LEO'O OLO

SIMON MCKINNEY

who’s sober driving?

DRAMA Bus | Train | Ferry

This is an hour of comedy you won't want to miss. Winner – Funniest Twitterer 2015, NZ Comedy Guild "All in all, his jokes were subtle, slow-paced and deadpan – it's the type of humour I enjoy, so I loved it" – TV3

Come along with your size 6 high heels and watch my size 11 sandals grace the stage. Buy a ticket if you have the balls to.

WEEK 1

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Date: Tue 3 – Sat 7 May, 7pm (No show Wednesday) Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $12 – $18.50 Duration: 50 min

Simon's fun and generous style of quirky comedy charms one and all. 2 Nights only! Tickets will sell fast so don't miss out! Please note: Shows will be filmed for DVD release. "Simon McKinney is a New Zealand Comedy Gem" – TVNZ

" Deadpan delivery from Sanjay Patel had the crowd in stitches" – Keeping Up With NZ Date: Sat 23 April – Sun 1 May, 9.45pm (No show Monday, Sunday shows 8.45pm) Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $18 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

Back home for a limited time after selling out venues around the globe.

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WEEK 3

Date: Fri 13 & Sat 14 May, 8.45pm Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $26.50 – $28.50 Duration: 1 hour

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@spat106

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Plan your journey - ATmetro.co.nz NEW ZEALAND CoMEDY TRUST PRESENTS

SNORT

STAND-UP FOR KIDS

KIDS

SHOW

SNORT WiTH FRIENDS

HoSTED BY CHRIS PARKER

Fast paced and hilarious, Snort is Auckland's favourite weekly improv show. Featuring some of NZ's top comedians such as Rose Matafeo, Guy Montgomery, Nic Sampson, Laura Daniel and Hamish Parkinson, the show will see the cast joined by some special guest international and local comedians.

The power of laughter is strong… especially within our kids. Bring your own little heroes along to this action-packed series of live comedy shows and let them unleash their mighty giggles in this fun-filled event.

MARY TOBIN PRESENTS

STEPHEN K AMOS

THE LAUGHTER MASTER

NEVER BE LOST FOR WHAT TO DO NEXT This clever little app knows just what to suggest.

Snort is a Friday night cult classic. No games. Just smart comedy with a twist of naughty. Get there. Winner – Best Improv 2015, NZ Comedy Guild

Stand-Up For Kids is a family-friendly, interactive show featuring awesome local and international Festival comedians bringing their stand-up, physical comedy and magic to the stage for your four to eight year olds to get a bit silly. With our powers combined, this is set to be a riotous event reminding us adults that laughter rules the Universe.

Filled with a child-like exuberance, Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. " Amos is a brilliant comedian... Unashamed feel-good entertainment" )()( – Evening Standard, UK

“The best possible way to unleash our silly side” – Keeping Up With NZ

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Adults are just big kids, so they get kids' prices!

"It's high-energy, fast-paced and fun" – Pantograph Punch

WEEK 1,2,3

Date: Fri 29 April, Fri 6 & Fri 13 May, 11.30pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

Date: Sat 30 April, Sat 7, Sun 8 & Sat 14 May, 3pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $19.50 Duration: 50 min

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The maestro of feel-good comedy returns to Auckland. The Laughter Master will bring hilarious tales of finding laughter in this crazy world we inhabit.

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WEEK 1,2,3 comedyfestival.co.nz

Date: Sat 23 & Sun 24 April, 7pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $38 – $40 Duration: 1 hour

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After 2 years spent recovering from a nervous breakdown, a broken heart, a car crash, a stint in rehab and a particularly bad reaction to tofu, Hughes is lucky to be alive, let alone funny.

A lo-fi, DIY, off-beat, sci-fi storytelling experience; a surreal, soulful comedy about a decomposing world and a cosmic visitor. When the world ends in flood and fire, one man, asleep on his air-mattress, floats out of his bedroom window, through burning debris and out to sea to be the sole survivor and last hope for humanity.

Spandex, sequins and killer dance moves collide in Tessa Waters multi-award winning feisty physical comedy. Like the manic pixie love-child of Cher and Mr Bean, WOMANz is a sexually liberated goddess from the stars and she is here to party.

Sublime storytelling and joyful physical theatre.

Winner – Most Outstanding Comedy 2014, Melbourne Fringe

STEVE HUGHES

STUART BOWDEN

But when your life turns to Hell there's got to be a few laughs in there somewhere. After 20 years touring in over 35 countries, Steve is back in Auckland doing it the only way he knows how, confronting, thought-provoking and always hilarious (although this time it’s personal).

TESSA WATERS

"Phenomenal one man wonder show" )()() – Edinburgh Guide

Winner – Best Comedy Weekly 2015, Adelaide Fringe " Has the charisma of Elvis... funniest show I have ever seen" (()() – Broadway Baby, UK " Incredibly funny, holds her own with Dr Brown and Trygvie Wakenshaw" (()( – The Age, AUS

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7.15pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $25 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3

Date: Tue 26 – Sat 30 April, 7pm Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $26 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

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WEEK 1 stuartbowden.co

Date: Tue 3 – Sun 8 May, 9.45pm (Sunday show at 8.45pm) Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $18 – $20 Duration: 50 min

WEEK 2 /TessaWatersComedy

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ADRIAN BOHM PRESENTS

VOTE BATT

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING FURNISS

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Tim Batt is sick of the world's shit. So he's running for office. What office? It doesn't matter. What matters is you joining the revolution. Happiness, liberty and psychedelic drug experiences for all.

Finally, the long awaited and much anticipated "show with a pun title" from Tom Furniss!

Multi award-winning Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan is back, following his sold-out tour in 2013.

You'll know him from The Rock's Morning Rumble, TV3's 7 Days, and who can possibly forget the imagery of Tom having a spa with his Gran on TV3's After Hours.

After 20 years he's still as passionate as ever about the adventure of storytelling, and he's also starting to take some very exciting risks. There are no manners on him, profound, dark, and silly too, his performance mesmerises in a way that is joyful, uplifting, inspirational and most importantly always breathtakingly funny.

TIM BATT

TOM FURNISS

TOMMY TIERNAN

Making content without the hassle.

" A fresh kind of comedy that nabs the intellectualness a lot of today's comedians miss" (())) – Keeping Up With NZ "A fucking shitstorm of laughs" ))))) – Craccum " Opinions are on par with George Carlin and Bill Hicks, but… with youthful and almost optimistic exuberance" – Theatre Scenes 2x Billy T nominee (2014 & 2015) Date: T ue 3 – Sat 14 May, 8.30pm (No shows Monday, Sunday show 7.30pm) Venue: Montecristo – Downstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2,3

Tom's oddball, quirky and self-deprecating comedy consistently make him an audience favourite around the country. Delightful, peculiar, subversive and always hilarious, this is a bloody wonderful way to spend an evening. Preview price Tuesday, $18.

Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 May, 7pm Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Bookings: basementtheatre.co.nz // 0508 ITICKET (484 253) Tickets: $22 – $26 Duration: 1 hour

timbatt.co.nz

Size dOesN’t matter.

" Tommy Tiernan tore it apart and stole the show with some intense and painfully funny storytelling" – The Irish Times "Emphatic comic power" – The Guardian, UK

WEEK 3 ncomedy.com

Overweight, underweight, paleo, gluten free, from Ponsonby, Hamilton, Australia, a foreign driver, flag designer, priest, politician, smoker, vapourer, party piller, a kiwi “a-lister”, mother-in-law, Celebrity Bachelor or Bachelorette, cross-fitter, Tinder-er, Grinder-er or Myspace-er, an spqr diner, a supposed sex addict, texting walkers, secret Ashley Madison dater, Chris Cairns, Kim Dotcom’s new missus, bearded hipsters and anyone in their mid 30s, going bald (Like those two guys above).

cornerstore.nz

AS PROUD SPONSORS, WE’D LIKE TO APOLOGISE in advance TO ANYONE WHO is

Date: Fri 29 April, 9pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $69.90 Duration: 1 hour

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KEEP OUT OF MY BOX (AND OTHER USEFUL ADVICE)

SIMON WRIGHT, JACK COLEMAN & JAMIE BRETMAN

Norma is forced to hold her inaugural Keep Out of My Box meeting at work – a teeny tiny Box Office – because staffing is tight with the Comedy Festival on! What comes next is a multi-character, mega mini musical with adorkable original songs and questionable dance moves.

Side-splitting laughs meets amazing circus stunts as three dexterous dummies take out the trash and take to the stage!

Brimming with delightful nuance and exploding with over-the-top hilarity, this will probably be a box office smash!

Winners of Best Children’s Presentation at the 2015 Adelaide Fringe, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. Perfect for the holidays, book a family of four for $70 (save up to $10).

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Winner – Best Comedy 2015, Auckland Fringe Festival "This show is more or less flawless" – Theatre Scenes

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With astonishing feats of balance, acrobatics and juggling, these absurd garbologists take the household wheelie bin to new heights.

" A circus and acrobatic show perfect for families" ()() ) – Edinburgh Festival For Kids

You don’t need to like the latest hipster indie banjo band just because everyone’s saying they do. It’s actually okay to think they’re shit, you’re not alone. Let’s explore when it became unacceptable to like meat and impossible to process gluten. And why isn’t it okay to call people out when they’re being assholes? “Loud, proud & irresistible” – Theatreview “ If you don't have a ticket yet, find one, pinch one. Get yourself in front of this amazing and highly gifted comedian, you won't regret it” – Theatreview

"…Had the kids laughing in delight" ()() – Adelaide Now Date: Wed 11 – Sat 14 May, 10pm Venue: Cellar at Q Theatre, Lower Greys Ave Entrance Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $16 – $18 Duration: 50 min

WEEK 3

Date: Wed 27 – Sat 30 April, 11am & 2pm Venue: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $18 – $22 Duration: 50 min

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WEEK 1 aucklandlive.co.nz

Date: Fri 13 & Sat 14 May, 7pm Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts Bookings: ticketek.co.nz // 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) Tickets: $28 – $30 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 3 creepingcharlie.co.nz

tickets are limited, don’t miss out! Book in advance at Comedyfestival.co.nz MY ACCOMPLICE PRESENTS

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A PUBLIC AIRING OF GRIEVANCES

THE FUNNY SiDE OF THE APOCALYPSE

TIM MULLER, DAVE NICHOLLS & MELANIE BRACEWELL

Everything in this story actually happened. Even the time travel.

The Beginners Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse, or at least the months between seasons 6 and 7.

After a sell-out success in the 2015 NZICF, Wash Your Mouth Out returns for one night only with a new line-up show. Tim Muller and Dave Nicholls team up with 2015 Raw Quest winner Melanie Bracewell and rising star James Mustapic in this 1 hour Mother's Day showcase that will leave your whole family in stitches. Sit back and let us prove that jokes don’t have to be dirty or offensive to be hilarious.

UTHER DEAN

THE WALKING DEAD

WASH YOUR MoUTH OUT

5:32 PM

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The people behind Everything is Surrounded by Water bring you another hilarious, touching story show from award-winning writer and performer Uther Dean. Three odd, whimsical stories circle around each other in a breathtaking hour of narrative comedy. "A masterclass in storytelling" – Manawatu Standard "Comic genius" – Theatreview

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It's the smash-hit show from the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe that sets its sights on saving the world, 60 people a day, live from the zombie-proof bunker at The Classic Studio. " Insanely funny hour; even those who think they have no interest in Zombies should attend" ())( – ThreeWeeks, UK

"I don't care what other people are saying, *I* liked it." – Friends

* Tickets for this show will be a much better gift for Mum than that toilet brush you got her last year.

The ideal late night Fest treat. Date: Thu 12 – Sat 14 May, 8.30pm Venue: Auckland Old Folks Association Bookings: apublicairingofgrievances.com Tickets: Entry by Koha Duration: 1 hour

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Join UK comedian Dan Willis, Rick, the Governor and company for an hour of zombie-based laughs.

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Date: Sat 23 April, Wed 27 – Sat 30 April, 10pm Venue: The Classic Studio, Level 1, 321 Queen St Bookings: comedy.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $20 – $25 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1

Date: Sun 8 May, 7.30pm Venue: Loft at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St Bookings: qtheatre.co.nz // 09 309 9771 Tickets: $15 – $20 Duration: 1 hour

comedy.co.nz

92,000 audieNce memBerS

during the COmedy FeStival... That’s a heck Of a lOt Of toes.

WEEK 2 /washyourmouthout

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WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

WILSON DIXON'S

WES BARKER: STUNT MAGiCiAN

EAMONN MARRA & ALiCE MAY CONNOLLY

BACK CATALOGUE

Forget writing in 3rd person, I'll just tell you. My name is Wes (from Vancouver). My show features magic, comedy, and stunts. It's the kind of show where anything goes. I might convince strangers to kiss, shoot a blow-dart gun, or take the stage in my underwear.

What We Talk About is a live storytelling event and podcast. Each show hosts Alice May Connolly and Eamonn Marra ask a different line-up of our favourite comedians to entertain us with their greatest obsessions.

Wilson Dixon is back with a back catalogue of obscure songs and stories from his childhood, the distant past and some ancient family history. (NB This "back catalogue" is not to be confused with a collection of diagrams, explanations and information about Wilson's spine and related disc issues, of which there are many. You can't expect to ride an angry horse for a decade and escape scott-free).

Basically it's awesomeness from start to finish. I have 28 million YouTube views, and have been on TV shows including America's Got Talent, MTV, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us (Which I won!). But don't take my word for it… come check it out.

Date: Mon 2 – Sat 7 May, 7pm Venue: Comedy Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, 303 Queen St Bookings: ticketmaster.co.nz // 09 970 9700 Tickets: $25 – $35 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 2

Previous shows have featured obsessions including Whanganui to Sweet Valley High, this season promises to be just as diverse and just as exciting. Each show is bound to have hilarious anecdotes, heartfelt moments and captivating storytelling, What We Talk About is a guaranteed great afternoon Comedy Festival experience.

Date: Sat 7, Sun 8 & Sat 14 May, 5pm Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $15 Duration: 1 hour

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WEEK 2,3 whatwetalkabout.co.nz

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Date: Thu 28 April & Thu 5 May, 8.45pm Venue: Montecristo – Upstairs, 53 Nelson St Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz // 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Tickets: $26 – $28 Duration: 1 hour

WEEK 1,2 creepingcharlie.co.nz

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0508 ITICKET (484 253) basementtheatre.co.nz BOX OFFICES: – Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave; 1 hour prior to show start time. – Also now available from Q Theatre box office, 305 Queen St; Mon – Fri, 10am –6pm.

TICKETING AGENTS EVENTFINDA TICKETEK TICKETEK manages sales for SKYCITY Theatre and pre-sale tickets for most shows at The Classic and The Classic Studio. 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) or 04 384 3840 from a mobile. ticketek.co.nz BOX OFFICES: – SKYCITY Theatre, cnr Wellesley and Hobson Sts; Mon – Sat, 10am – 5pm and 1 hour before start of the show. – Tickets also available from Ticketek outlets nationwide.

EVENTFINDA manages sales for shows at Montecristo Room and Hawkins Theatre and pre-sale tickets for The Classic & The Classic Studio. 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) eventfinda.co.nz BOX OFFICES: – Hawkins Theatre, 13 Ray Small Dr, Papakura; Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm and 1 hour prior to show start time. – Tickets also available from Eventfinda outlets nationwide. Please note: some shows/venues sell tickets independently. Check individual show listings for booking information.

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02 // AUCKLAND OLD FOLKS ASSOCIATION* 8 Gundry Street, Newtown ofa.org.nz

03 // BASEMENT THEATRE Lower Greys Ave 09 309 7433 basementtheatre.co.nz

NB: Wheelchair access on request only

04 // BASEMENT STUDiO Lower Greys Ave 09 309 7433 basementtheatre.co.nz

NB: No wheelchair access

05 // BRUCE MASON CENTRE*

06 // THE CLASSIC 321 Queen St 09 373 4321 comedy.co.nz

NB: R18, unless with a parent or legal guardian

07 // THE CLASSIC STUDIO

Level 1, The Classic 321 Queen St 09 373 4321 comedy.co.nz

NB: No wheelchair access R18, unless with a parent or legal guardian

08 // COMEDY CHAMBER

Auckland Town Hall 303 Queen St 09 309 2677 aucklandlive.co.nz/concertchamber

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Keen to save some cash for you and your friends? Most shows offer a discount for groups, and buying in bulk means you save on both ticketing prices AND fees! Check individual programme listings or our website, as group numbers vary depending on the show. Call the ticketing provider if you have an extra large group. If you’re organising a social or corporate group, call us at in the Comedy Fest office on 09 309 9241 and we can make some recommendations.

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Most shows offer great concession rates for students and senior citizens (65+). Don’t forget your ID when booking in person or picking up tickets. Please don’t be offended if the concession is denied without the appropriate ID.

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BASEMENT THEATRE manages sales for both of their venues (Basement Theatre / Basement Studio).

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Most Festival venues have mobility access, however, we have noted on each show & venue page if there are access limitations. If you’d like to book a wheelchair accessible seat, please contact the ticketing agent associated with the show you want to see.

BOX OFFICE: – Q Theatre, 305 Queen St; Mon – Fri, 10am – 6pm or 30 minutes after the start of the last show for the night, Sat – Sun, 2 hours prior to the start of the show until 30 minutes after the start of the last show for the night.

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13 Ray Small Dr, Papakura 09 297 7712 hawkinstheatre.co.nz

Door sales may be available at venues prior to the show starting, check the ticketing agents listings for box office hours. Note: Transaction fees may apply to door sales, so it’s best to book your tickets online ahead of time.

– R efer to the individual ticketing agents for their respective terms and conditions.

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– The use of cameras and other recording devices may be prohibited.

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– Some shows may contain adult themes and/or colourful language. If you are unsure, please contact the Comedy Festival office on 09 309 9241 for advice. – Consideration of performers and other audience members is paramount; latecomers may not be admitted to the venue; mobiles must be on silent; and intoxicated and/or disruptive audiences members may be asked to leave.

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– The Herald Theatre Box Office opens 1 hour before the start of the show.

– If you’d like help choosing what to see, please call us at the Festival office on 09 309 9241 and we can help you.

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Refer to the ticketing agent details on this page, or individual show listings for the phone numbers to call.

– The ASB Theatre and Auckland Town Hall Box Offices open 90 minutes before the start of the show.

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– Tickets also available from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

– Some venues are licensed premises and therefore age restrictions apply. Licensed premises retain the right to refuse entry or to remove intoxicated people.

Skip the queue and get tickets direct to your mobile! You can now purchase tickets on your phone through the Ticketek, Ticketmaster, Eventfinda or iTICKET mobile sites and apps. No need for printing, just have your ticket loaded and ready for scanning before you arrive at the show.

– Bruce Mason Centre, cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna; Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm and 90 minutes before the start of the show.

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BOX OFFICES: – Auckland Live, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr; Mon – Fri, 9am – 5.30pm Sat & Sun, 10am – 4pm and 90 minutes before the start of the show.

– General Admission (GA) events do not have allocated seating, so choice of seats is based on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Buying online is the most cost-effective way to purchase tickets, with fees starting as low as $2 per ticket and $5 per transaction. Some providers offer a ‘no online booking fee’ option. Start at comedyfestival.co.nz for all show listings; then click on the BUY TICKETS link and we’ll send you to the appropriate ticketing agency for that show.

09 970 9700 ticketmaster.co.nz

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16 // LOFT AT Q THEATRE Level 1, 305 Queen St 09 309 9771 qtheatre.co.nz

17 // RANGATIRA AT Q THEATRE 305 Queen St 09 309 9771 qtheatre.co.nz

18 // VAULT AT Q THEATRE 305 Queen St 09 309 9771 qtheatre.co.nz

19 // SKYCITY THEATRE

Level 3, cnr Wellesley & Hobson Sts 09 363 6000 skycityauckland.co.nz

20 // TE POU THEATRE

44A Portage Road, New Lynn, Entrance & Parking off McWhirter Place info@tepoutheatre.nz tepoutheatre.nz *(not shown on map)

Cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna 09 488 2940 aucklandlive.co.nz/brucemasoncentre

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