Category: Events
Prepare yourselves for a rib-tickling extravaganza this July as the incomparable Fortune Feimster takes centre stage in Auckland with her latest comedic venture, the “Live Laugh Love!” tour. Known for her infectious charisma and singular style, Feimster is a master at bridging gaps with her confessional brand of comedy, proving that shared laughter is the […]
Get ready for a right ol’ Royal knees-up without the pomp and pageantry – as Invivo – the local wine company behind Graham Norton wines and spirits – teams up with the Morningside Tavern to bring Aucklanders The Great British Pub Quiz! For one night only on Wednesday, 31 May, whether you’re a flag wielding-monarchist, […]
Growing up mixed race in 1990s Australia, I never really knew where I belonged. Half Māori and half Scottish, my father was too brown for me to be white, and my skin was too white for me to be brown. Disconnected from culture, I always had a feeling of being lost. Coupled with the all […]
My favourite part of working in comedy is coming up with titles. I’ll think, “That’s a good title for a show; some comedian should write that,” and then I remember, “Oh yeah, that’s my job; I get to write that!” Them Fatale, my stand-up show with songs, has the title I’m most proud of creating. […]
Coming from a childhood filled with Scottish folk music in Dundee, Scottish soloist James Crabb’s remarkable career now sees him described as “explosive” and “dazzling” by critics worldwide and an internationally acclaimed virtuoso of the classical accordion. Now coming to Auckland in May, his performance with the APO promises to be an unforgettable experience. He […]
Flying in the face of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his “Don’t Say Gay” law, Disneyland Anaheim has announced that it will host its first-ever official Pride Nite. The after-hours ticketed event follows Disney’s public opposition to DeSantis and his anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. It marks Disney’s first official LGBTQ+ event, a departure from the previously run […]
Emma Williams first became involved in New Zealand’s surrogacy community in 2014, though it was not until 2017 that she matched with her intended parents. She carried twice for a gay couple, birthing Yavi and, a few years later, Yana. Both times, she benefitted from the expertise of not New Zealand but US IVF and […]
Get ready to laugh until your sides ache because the New Zealand International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is back, and it’s their 30th birthday! From the 5th to the 28th of May, the New Zealand International Comedy will take over stages across Auckland and Wellington with a line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the world. […]