Comedy
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Ben Hur
Fringe Bar Comedy
Romans, chariots, and lepers. Oh my! The biggest event since the resurrection is cramming itself into The Fringe Bar. 3 men attempt the impossible; to tell the greatest epic story of our time...in 70 minutes...with puppets! Includes free chariot race!!...more »
When: 03 – 06 March
Where: The Fringe Bar -
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Better Living
The Comediettes
The Comediettes' second show, 'Better Living', offers another escapade of hilarity, heels and handy hints. Fresh, twisted stand up featuring 2009 NZ RAW Comedy Quest winner, Sarah Harpur and the wickedly funny Jim Stanton. "The Comediettes will have you in stitches." - Express Magazine...more »
When: 17 – 20 February
Where: The Fringe Bar
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Bogan Bingo
Infinite Ingenuity
BINGO WITH BALLS. www.boganbingo.com. Drag out your AC/DC shirt, "spray on peel off jeans" and mullets for a night of Bingo like it's never been before. Comedy, rock nostalgia and crowd interaction plus an air guitar comp to rule them all...more »
When: 19 – 27 February
Where: The Office (19th, 20th, 26th, 27th Feb), The Kiwi Pub (25th Feb) -
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BT5W Presents What's in a Man?
Breaking the 5th Wall Productions
Wolverine, Colin Meads and Bob Saget are men! But if we probed them deeper...Past the adamantium skeleton, the black jersey and the 'Full House' façade...what would we find? Join us on this comedic journey--deconstructing masculinity and asking the question: What's in a Man?...more »
When: 04 – 12 February
Where: BATS Theatre -
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Choose your own Fringe: A Mysterious Caper at Murder Point
Pants Flat
SHOW CANCELLED...more »
Where: The Garden Club
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Comedy Unplugged
NZ Comedy Trust
A fresh season of comedy is ready to be picked and served up for those wanting the first juicy bite! Comedy Unplugged is your chance to sample the new fruits of the upcoming NZ International Comedy Festival. Every Monday, 4 comedians. New gags, new show concepts. Get it fresh!...more »
When: 15 February – 01 March
Where: The Fringe Bar -
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Garry Trotter and the Philosopher's Whatchamacallit
The Improvisors
From the winners of 2009 Best Comedy in the Fringe comes an insight into New Zealand's own Sheepforts School of Wizardry and Agricultural Technology. The Improvisors' very own take on the world of Harry Potter featuring wizardry, witchcraft and suggestions from the audience...more »
When: 02 – 06 March
Where: Circa Theatre -
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Gods and Heroes
Wellington Improv Troupe (WIT)
Epic tales of love, courage, ecstasy, and power improvised by the Greek "Gods and Heroes", who have been resettled by the UN on Mount Victoria. Even the Gods don't know what's going to happen next! Warning: May include togas...more »
When: 20 – 24 February
Where: BATS Theatre -
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Improvathon - Improv until you drop
Wellington Improv Troupe (WIT)
Welcome to the greatest challenge of creative and comedy endurance. An improv marathon - filled with all the thrills and spills that you have come to expect from Wellington's finest improvisers. This improv extravaganza will run for 30 hours non-stop - it's improv until you drop! And it's...more »
When: 12 – 13 February
Where: Wellington Performing Arts Centre -
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Joker's Guide to Armageddon
Not Even Broductions
Not the end of the world, but New Zealand's greatest geek fest! James Nokise--plus special guests--guide you through the only convention you can see a child fight a midget, and possibly form Voltron. A show for casual and hardcore fans alike...more »
When: 17 – 20 February
Where: The Fringe Bar -
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L is for Love, Love is for Losers
Page Productions Ltd
After disturbing audiences in Hong Kong, Auckland and Wellington, singer/songwriter Gabriel Page continues to draw on his vast inexperiences with women, showing us there's more to love than love. With hit songs like, "Hook Her" and "You're Ugly," you'll be surprised to find he once had a girlfriend...more »
When: 24 – 27 February
Where: Bodega - The Burgundy Room -
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Laugh Experiences
Little Moustache
Scintillating standup with a splash of sketch. A trio of rib-ticklers take the town in a comedy show that will leave you ROTFLing! Don't worry, ROTFLing is a good thing. Danni Taylor, Chelsea Hughes and Natalie Britten bring you Laugh Experiences. www.littlemoustache.com...more »
When: 24 – 27 February
Where: The Fringe Bar -
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No Idea
Riff Corp
Find yourself lured by the headlines and glossy pics of women's magazines? Topics familiar and 'curvy' evolve onstage with an Improv 'take' insnspired by our cherished mags. Whether you're fan or foe or buy them 'just for the crosswords'. It's a bumber issue!...more »
When: 27 – 28 February
Where: Fringe Bar -
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Vegetable of the Arts
Raybon Kan
Is beauty truth? Is truth beauty? Do beauty queens tell the truth? Why aren't there truth pageants? Is a picture worth 1000 words? What if you want it framed? Now that we all agree completely on religion, climate, sex and human rights, Raybon tiptoes fearlessly around our one final teensy area of...more »
When: 09 – 13 February
Where: The Fringe Bar
