The Ballad of Briar Grant

by Squash Co Arts Collective

The Ballad of Briar Grant is a new dramedy by Jack McGee, presented by Squash Co. Arts Collective, about two very sad divas taking it out on one another amongst the apple trees.

Wed 6–Sat 9 Aug, 7:00pm
$30/$20

Bobby Wood: If You Met My Mum, You'd Understand

by Tess Sullivan

A bizarre homage to the south island’s wild west coast, its extraordinary storytellers, and the bond between mothers and sons

Thu 7–Sat 9 Aug, 8:30pm
$25

Dungeons & Comedians

Courageous comedians play D&D live onstage.

First Sunday of the Month, 6:00pm
$25/$15

E Ipo, My Love: Fundraiser Season

by Tane Te Pakeke-Patterson

From first contact to final moments, a Māori and Pākehā couple navigate their relationship with the history of Aotearoa never too far behind them

Tue 19–Wed 20 Aug, 7:00pm
$25/$20

Ben Hurley: A New Order

The stand up show where you choose the set list

Wed 20–Sat 23 Aug, 8:30pm
$25-$39

A Fat Girl's Cry

by Celia Macdonald

A Musical Journey for Every Body!

Thu 21–Sat 23 Aug, 7:00pm
$20/$15

Cabinet of Curiosities

by WORD Christchurch

A fast-paced, delightfully unhinged evening as six brilliant writers reveal their most unexpected obsessions in this ever-popular tiny lectures session.

Fri 29 Aug, 7:00pm
$35

Ray Shipley's Late Night Poetry Hour

by WORD Christchurch

Hosted by the incomparable Ray Shipley, this late-night poetry salon brings together stellar poets and brave open micers for a warm, witty, and special WORD night in Ōtautahi.

Fri 29 Aug, 9:00pm
$15

Paul Douglas: Could Be Keen

Join Award winning Kiwi Comedian Paul Douglas for his latest hour “Could be keen!”

Sat 30 Aug, 7:00pm
$30/$25

Perfuct Storm

Three of Aotearoa's most hilarious and experienced improvisors ask the audience one question and then turn it into non-stop theatrical comedy gold.

Sat 15 Feb–Sat 30 Aug, various times
$20/$15

Sweetie

by Johanna Cosgrove

Johanna Cosgrove brings her award winning hour of romantic chaos to Ōtauahi

Thu 4–Sat 6 Sep, 7:00pm
$30/$25

Late Night Poetry Hour 2025

by Ray Shipley

Join us for our coveted monthly poetry open mic and performances from two feature poets!

First Friday of the Month, 9:00pm
Koha

Planet DRAG Episode 3: The Dragster who Shagged me

by Tony Chestnut & Carina Nebula

Let's get groovy, baby!

Fri 12–Sat 13 Sep, 8:30pm
$25/$20

Tangihanga

by Wahanui Productions

Tangihanga is a powerful one-woman show where Kristyl Neho brings to life over 30 characters in a heartfelt, hilarious, and raw portrayal of a whānau navigating grief, culture, and connection on the marae.

Fri 3–Sat 4 Oct, 7:00pm
$25/$20

Raybon Kan: RAYBONANZA

Award-winning comic Raybon Kan celebrates his 31st anniversary in stand-up with his greatest hits show Raybonanza.

Fri 10–Sat 11 Oct, 7:00pm
$35/$30

Airhorn!

Pōneke's most LUDICROUS comedy variety show hits Ōtautahi! AWOOOOGA

Fri 10–Sat 11 Oct, 8:30pm
$25/$20

The Meeting

by Lola Houghton

Sharp and subversive, Lola Houghton brings to life the circus of civil affairs in her feisty and farcical one-woman political satire The Meeting.

Fri 17–Sat 18 Oct, 7:00pm
$20/$15

Anita Wigl'it in 'Bingo-A-Go-Go!'

Join Anita Wigl'it as she plays with her balls in this interactive, hilarious and outrageous show!

Wed 19–Sat 22 Nov, various times
$35/$25

House of Ick

by Ginge & Minge

God knows you freaks want 50 mins of sketch comedy… and we’re here to deliver.

Fri 21–Sat 22 Nov, 6:30pm
$25/$20