Zach Mandeville: Storytellers

Zach Mandeville has a long and storied history in comedy, one that's largely unknown to New Zealand. In this hour, he tells the stories behind his most beloved jokes. It is a rare look behind an oft-misunderstood man, and a survey of the strange and serpentine history of alternative comedy.

This show is a combination of storytelling and standup, history and humor, and a critical hit at the 2026 Wellington Fringe. It was awarded "Best Show", "Best Moment", and "Most fascinating show" by the local arts reviewers.

"His storytelling ability is a superpower....His confidence on stage is entirely earned, and the crowd hangs onto his every word."
- Elliot Lam, wellyott.com

"So well honed, so sharp, so funny...the type of comedy I love - a fantastical thread of storytelling that was all at once cerebral and absurd"
- Simon Sweetman