48Hours 2025 Ōtautahi Heats

by 48 Hours

Ōtautahi 48Hours 2025 heats public screenings!

Tue 26–Thu 28 Aug, various times
Free

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 13 Sep, 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

Daddys

by Snap and Tony Chestnut

Two iconic old men of Otautahi join forces for a night of hilarity worth bringing your dad to.

Sat 6 Sep, 8:30pm
$20/$12

Dungeons & Comedians

Courageous comedians play D&D live onstage.

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

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

George Fenn: Solo Improv

One hour, one improvisor, one indominable will to perform improv for an hour.

Fri 19 Sep, 7:00pm
$20/$15

Dead Ends

by Dan Bain

Laura Borrowdale and friends have made a show to launch her new book DEAD ENDS

Sat 27 Sep, 8:30pm
Free

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

Rory Lowe: The Special

Rory Lowe first ever NZ tour!

Thu 23 Oct, 7:00pm
$35/$25

Eat,Sleep,Dance,Repeat.

by Rachel Brebner

Pitbull is blasting from the speakers and teens are googling ' NEW ZEALAND IMPORTANT EVENTS,' which can only mean one thing, it's Stage Challenge time baby!

Thu 6–Sat 8 Nov, 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

Wigl'it just a little bit! - Game Show!

by Anita Wigl'it

'Wigl'it just a little bit!' is the ridiculous game show where you can win $100,000*!!

Sat 22 Nov, 10:00pm
$35/$25