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Must-See Shows

Hand-picked highlights to get you started.

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Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes

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Fridays @ Basement Theatre

Guy Montgomery

12 - 18 May | Q Theatre

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Curated Collections

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International Heavyweights

World-class acts flying in to bring the global laughs to Aotearoa.

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Local Legends

The absolute best of homegrown talent serving up kiwi comedy gold.

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Late Night Heat

Unfiltered, chaotic, and hilarious. The perfect way to end your night.

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