Joana Joy: Miss Tui Whanganui 2009
"Hot, intelligent, and funny? Yeah Right."
Best Newcomer nominee (NZICF 2024) Joana Joy was crowned 'Miss Tui Whanganui 2009'. Fifteen years since winning the title and a cheeky pash out the front of Countdown, she's been pondering beauty, Kiwi culture, femininity, and the nature of attraction. Part small-town nostalgia, part cultural commentary, part series of hilarious stories from her past, this show is a time-traveling party packed with pub bangers, Joana's signature physical comedy, and razor-sharp wit. Directed by Fred Award winner Barnie Duncan, this show proves you can take the girl out of Whanganui, but you can't take the Tui crown off her head.
Wellington-based comedian and MC Joana Joy has rapidly established herself as a formidable presence in Antipodean comedy. With a unique journey from commercial dancer to cabaret performer to stand-up comedian, she brings physical comedy, easy charm and witty authenticity to every performance. With over 12 years as a professional performer, JJ has performed at large scale events such as WOMAD (NZ), Twisted Frequency Festival, Woodford Folk Festival (AU), Melbourne International Comedy Festival and on lineups alongside Ben Hurley, Joe Daymond, Justine Smith, Angella Dravid, David Correos.
"Wellington's best kept secret"- Art Murmurs
"She's that
good a comic'- The Advertiser (AU)
"Fearless, intriguing and
refreshing"- Theatreview
Spirit of the Festival - NZICF 2025
(Nominee)
Best Newcomer - NZICF 2024 (Nominee)
Wellington Pun
Battle 2024 (3rd Place)
Australia's Funniest State/Territory -
Adelaide Fringe 2023 (Winner)
Australia's Got Talent 2013
(Semi-finalist)
Sold out solo shows in: Wellington, Melbourne,
Adelaide, Ōtautahi (Christchurch), Raglan, Whanganui
Direction and dramaturgy by Barnie Duncan, who is a legendary AWARD WINNING comedian, excellent director and dramaturg.
-
Comedy
-
$28.00 -
13-14 February 2026 -
60 minutes -
BATS Theatre -
The Dome -
16+ -
Mild Coarse Language
