NZ International Comedy Festival
27 April to 21 May, Auckland and Wellington Championing the art of laughter, Aotearoa’s annual festival of comedic arts features an array of more than 200 artists including emerging talent and local and international stars. The line-up features Irish comedians Ed Byrne and Abandonman, hot Australian act Aunty Donna, American funny man Eric Andre and New Zealand comics Urzila Carlson, Rose Matafeo and Guy Williams. The action includes stand-up, magic, storytelling, children’s shows and improvisation. The festival is in its 25th year. comedyfestival.co.nz