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9 May 2025
AUCKLAND WEEK TWO SHOWS
Kia ora!
Can't believe Week 2 is already here! Check out our spotlight of awesome shows happening in the second week of the Festival in Tāmaki Makaurau!
Q THEATRE, RANGATIRA
The Tape Face Show (13-17 May 6:45 PM)
Prepare to be swept away by the genius of Tape Face, where physical comedy, mime, and silent stand-up collide in an unforgettable performance that will leave you laughing, gasping, and lost for words.
Q THEATRE, VAULT
Bridget Davies- Yeah, not too bad thanks, how are you? (13 - 17 May 6:00 PM)
Alright, enough pleasantries, listen up! Bridget Davies (7 Days) is shooting for the stars and is coming in hot.
Becky Umbers - Put that Cat Back in the Bag (14-17 May 9:00 PM)
Becky Umbers dives into the delicate art of keeping a cat in a bag... The cat being how weird she is, and the bag being her ‘normal grown-up persona’ that hides the freak beneath.
Night of Culture - The Radio Hauraki Big Show (13-14 May 7:30 PM)
The Radio Hauraki Big Show with Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Chris 'Keyzie' Key presents an evening of culture, class, and sophistication.
Q THEATRE, CELLAR
Kajun Brooking - Escapes the Hood (13-17 May 6.30 PM)
As seen on TikTok, Te Karere and The Hui. Kajun is a 7x local award-winning comedian that you need to look out for, but not in a Police Ten 7 kind of way
Theo Shakes - Judging By The Look Of Things (13-17 May 8:00 PM)
Has this TikTok star who keeps showing up on your Air NZ safety video really got the all-seeing eye? Come find out.
Geoff Rissole & Charlotte Hansen - Loose (14-17 May 9:30 PM)
Loose features two contrasting styles of stand-up as complementary as peanut butter and jelly! Sure to leave any audience satisfied.
‘Opeti Vaka, Richie Fa’avesi - Double Up (15-16 May 6:30 PM)
Double Up brings twice the laughs with two Pacific comedy heavyweights!
Q THEATRE, LOFT
James Mustapic - All Good if Not (13 - 17 May 6:30 PM)
James Mustapic is a really chill guy and has never had an anxious thought in his entire life.
Ray O'Leary - Laughter? I Hardly Know Her! (13-17 May 8:00 PM)
Ray O’Leary (Taskmaster, Have You Been Paying Attention?) pulled a man from a wrecked car, and as the man lay dying, he used his last ounce of strength to ask Ray to tell his children that he loved them. And Ray will get round to it, but first he has to do this comedy show.
David Correos - Noise Zealand (14-17 May 9:30 PM)
This is David’s comedy noise spectacular! Having teamed up with Sydney’s own DJ Charli Codsi, think of an emotional musical theme park ride that will fill you with heart-racing euphoria.
BASEMENT THEATRE - STUDIO
Liv Parker: Requiem for Year 13 (13-17 May 7:00 PM)
Liv Parker returns after her award-winning debut to take you on a wild trip down the warped memory lane of an all girls single sex high school experience through her own unique and passionate storytelling with theatrical flair. Revealing the good, the bad, the ugly, and the straight-up horrifying.
Takashi Wakasugi: Comedy Samurai (13-17 May 8:30 PM)
Japanese comedy boy Takashi thinks stand-up comedy is similar to samurai. You are always alone on the stage. Kill or die. Better to be sharp and quick, but also think about the space and the distance. It looks simple, but it is complicated.
Liv McKenzie and Evie Orpe: Hot 2 Go!! (14-17 May 9:45 PM)
It’s the hot and spicy combo that 2025 has been ordering! Liv & Evie, Evie & Liv, this is like two sides of the same pizza. This split bill will present some side-splitting laughter!
BASEMENT THEATRE - THEATRE
Johanna Cosgrove: SWEETIE (13-17 May 8:00 PM)
JOHANNA COSGROVE IS BACK AND MORE CONFUSED THAN EVER! After one tumultuous month in Melbourne in 2024, she returned to NZ no longer straight and, after a family secret was unearthed, no longer as white as she once thought she was.
Abby Howells: Welcome to My Dream (13-17 May 6:30 PM & 5:00 PM)
Abby Howells takes you on a journey into her own mind. In many ways, she has everything she ever wanted. She’s a comedian full-time! She lives in the big city (well, Auckland is big for New Zealand)! And in a ‘game-changing’ move, she just bought some new outdoor furniture… But alas, there is still much that plagues her.
Anthony Crum, Bailey Poching: On The Shoulders Of Giants (15-17 May 9:30 PM)
What’s the hardest you’ve ever laughed in your entire life? Prepare to change your answer. In 2025, Bailey and Crum present “On the Shoulders of Giants”, an education in comedy and success.
THE CLASSIC COMEDY CLUB - STUDIO
Laura Lexx: Slinky (13-17 May 6:45 PM)
As seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Mock The Week’... Winner 'Best Show' in the 'UK Women in Comedy' Festival in 2024 - join multi-award-winning standup star and viral sensation Laura Lexx with her highly anticipated NZ debut show, 'Slinky'.
The Honourable TOM HOUGHTON is going DEEP (13-17 May 8:15 PM)
He charmed us at the NZ Fest in 2019, now he's back in 2025 with a new show. “Clever, passionate and soulful“ ★★★★★The New European
Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death (13-17 May 9:30 PM)
Glasgow’s finest is coming to the Fest in 2025. Winner of the Scottish Comedian of the Year Award. Shortlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly 'Spirit of Glasgow' award in 2024 and recent winner of the 2025 Sir Billy Connolly ‘Spirit of Glasgow’ Comedy Award.
THE CLASSIC COMEDY CLUB
Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress (13-17 May 7:00 PM)
Sold out at our 2024 Fest - back, by public demand, with a new show packed with stunning one-liners. As seen in the NZ Comedyfest Gala.
Classic Comedy Fest Allstars: International and Local Stars (13-17 May 8:30 PM)
Littered with International and local headliners – Tues to Sat – across the 3 weeks of the Festival. Check the Classic website for daily updates & line-ups as there will be plenty of surprise 'drop-ins' and bonus features.
Classic L8 & Live at The Fest: International Comedy Showcase (16-17 May 10:30 PM)
At the end of the day, every Friday and Saturday night during the Fest, the international and local comedians from across the Fest provide a late-night frenzy of fresh and juicy standup comedy.
COVERT THEATRE
The Remarkable Case of... (14-17 May 7:00 PM)
For lovers of Agatha Christie and all good murder mysteries. An improvised WhoDunnit!
A Bard's Tale... (14-17 May 8:30 PM)
The cast performs a full-length play in the style of the greatest playwright that ever lived.
ImmHaHagrants (16-17 May 10:00 PM)
Can we convince you that laughter knows no borders? BEST LIVE SHOW WINNER - ImmHaHagrants (NZ Comedy Guild Awards '24) is returning to the New Zealand Comedy Festival.
The Chuckle Monsters (Sun 18 May 3:00 PM)
Get ready for a whirlwind of laughs and mischief with Chuckle Monsters! This family-friendly comedy adventure brings Big Red and the hilarious Chuckle Monster gang to life in an action-packed show filled with side-splitting improv, catchy tunes, and delightful dance moves.
Welcome to Jester, the show where our bright-eyed newbies mix with our seasoned pros for a night of unpredictable, family-friendly fun!
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So what are you waiting for? Dive into our second week of crack-up comedy!
