Join New York Comedian/Moth StorySLAM Champ's New Year's Eve of celebration, reflection, resolution.

Come laugh with Brooke as she trips and falls fighting spacetime continuum, economy, patriarchy, fertility, while trying to get a date. In her mental pop-culture/Broadway musical (Swifties enjoy an invisibly-strung Eras tour), Brooke campaigns to lead a better future.

She's ready to change her life this New Year's Day. Ideally, February 2nd.

Sold-out Edinburgh Fringe '24, '23, Off-off Broadway workshops. Previous: **** The Skinny, **** TheatreWeekly, **** LondonTheatre1

Audience: "Smart comedy for smart people;" "A wild ride;" "Fast-paced, quick-witted stand-up/storytelling mashup;" "Truly never experienced anything like that;" "One of the best shows at the Fringe;" "Really clever;" "Every minute is jam packed with clever cultural references;" "Brilliantly written and performed;" "A joy to behold;" "Highly inspirational message embedded;" "Truly makes you think"

A quick-witted, quickly delivered nonfiction narrative comedy. For lovers of change, time, renewal, resolutions, laughs, loves, musicals, pop culture, Taylor Swift, ridiculously alternative political candidates, and anyone who is, or knows someone, exceptional, who is single

'Dreams of the Small Gods' is a captivating live performance about the triple nature of woman; as animal, as human and as goddess or spirit being.  

During the show the audience sees the solo female performer morph from animal into human. In the human incarnation she is visited by the horned mask - 'Magnus', who calls on her to transform herself. With his help she becomes a mythological creature, part human, part animal and part primal deity.  

Inspired by the timeless wisdom of faerie-tales, mythology and ancient cultures, Dreams of the Small Gods blends aerial circus, performance art and masked ritual to create a surreal, hypnotic world. In a requiem for wisdom lost, it questions human ideas of holiness and profanity and explores the relationship between humans, animals and those we name as our gods. 

AWARDS & PRESS:

Made in Scotland showcase 2022
Autopsy Award Scotland 2022
Jury's Choice Award at FinFringe 2024
Mind Blown Award at Reykjavik Fringe 2024
"Sensual, kinetic and tactile, Dreams of Small Gods is a beautiful consideration of the power of folklore and an absolutely mesmerising intervention into the genre of physical theatre." ☆☆☆☆☆ The List, 2020

"If you're looking to experience a beautiful piece of aerial artistry or a performance that explores what lies beyond (or rather, within) the human, Dreams of the Small Gods brilliantly provides a spectacular display while inspiring an embodied connection to human and non-human spirituality." ☆☆☆☆ Theatre Weekly 2022

" A labour of love founded on extensive research and inspired by classic mythology, folklore and faerie-tales. Bringing it all together is Oberski's distinctive skill as a powerful acrobat and poignant conceptual artist." ☆☆☆☆ Everything Theatre 2022

"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional"

Life is a reflection, of a thought, of a memory, of a moment to come.

Freedom is a state of love.

The human condition never looked so silly.

Join Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown for a journey through the nebula of modern day bullsh*t. In this multi award-winning solo show Nicola navigates medical mayhem, while dodging declarations of love from romance scammers (who've failed to notice how gay she is) and grappling with the extraterrestrial chaos brought about simply by existing as a woman in 2025.

Who is Nicola? Good question. Described as having a "whimsical sense of depressive irony", she's perpetually observing the psychopathology of everyday life. She loves to help people cackle at this hectic world we live in. She has performed throughout Aotearoa and overseas over the past five years and won Dunedin Comedy's Best Storyteller award in 2021. (She still holds that title, as it's been a long time between Dunedin awards ceremonies.)

If you've ever felt like your life is being intruded on - physically, emotionally, astrologically or online - this is the show for you. Prepare to be (pelvic) floored and ride shotgun with Nicola as she boldly goes where no comedian has gone before - metaphorical space. The countdown is ON!

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"Masterful skill as a comedian... Brown uses her platform to challenge the gender bias in healthcare, using her sharp wit to cut a satirical-shaped hole in the medical patriarchy" - Theatreview

"Nicola Brown had us cackling in our seats and cheering her on from the very first minute" - Backstage Christchurch

"An intimate, brilliant, comedy hour that might just save your life" - Flat City Field Notes

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Winner: Outstanding Comedy Award - Auckland Fringe Festival (2024)

Winner: TAHI Festival Outstanding Solo Performance Award - Auckland Fringe Festival (2024)

Winner: Auckland Fringe Tour-Ready Award - Dunedin Fringe Festival (2024)

Supported by the NZ Fringe Touring Fund

Invaders is kindly sponsored by Elysian Foods.

Celebrate IWD with Award-Winning Comedy thoroughbreds Sajeela Kershi (Star of Brendon Burns Edinburgh Award winning show, Winner of AWA & Argus Angel for artistic excellence) originally Pakistani. Suzy Bennett (Winner Funny Women, Finalist Comedy Idol. Jimmy Carr/Russell Kane support) from Devon. They gallop into Wellington to perform their hilarious new show. These relatable 'women of a certain age' are 'every woman' who deserve your 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T' (preach Sista's Turner/Khan/Franklin!)
Saddle up & see UK's critically acclaimed, TV/Radio regulars (BBC, Comedy Central, C4) as they tackle Politics/Poppadoms/Pasties & everything between! Satirical, Sardonic & Silly!
Say neigh to a dull night in the stable and trot down to the Te Auaha for a hands down most fun filled fringe hour of horsing around.

"Magnetic, loveable & extremely witty"(Spectator)
"Best female comics appearing on the fringe"****(one4review)

Irish comedian and scientist Donal Vaughan is bringing Science Magic to New Zealand for the first time. Come along and learn science tricks using everyday items. A science comedy show for all the family. Always exciting and sometimes very messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off while you do. And the best part is all the tricks can be performed by you when you go home. Suitable for kids 5+
5***** "This show is a must-see for kids who love science and mess, & a must-see for kids who think science is boring - Donal will prove them wrong." - Claire Davill, Play & Go Adelaide
5***** "Completely engaging with belly laughs included, it's an unmissable show" The Advertiser
4**** "Refreshing to see great stunts and to hear about the science of how they work." - Clayton Werner, The Clothesline

WINNER of the NEW ZEALAND EXCHANGE "TOUR READY" AWARD from the 2024 San Diego Fringe Festival.

The kids of Little Stars Youth Theatre are excited to bring you their production of Macbeth. But when an emergency broadcast announces the incoming end of the world, the young cast evacuates, leaving only their director behind. The show must go on... right? This comedic solo piece explores the paradox of live performance in a seemingly doomed world. As Jill attempts to save the show, it devolves into an anxiety spiral on death and identity, featuring audience interaction, an epic guitar solo, and Heelys.

“Jill is a phenomenal, mesmerizing performer, equally spectacular at writing, improvisation, comedy, clowning, and audience interaction.” - Laura Scruggs, Playwright

“Hilarious in both concept and execution, with a light dusting of existential dread, you’ve got to make sure you see this.” - Drew Petriello, Playwright

Edinburgh Fringe Awards:
★★★★★ – The Derek Awards
★★★★★ – Lexical Lunacy
BEST COMEDY – The Derek Awards
BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMER – The Derek Awards

After a sold-out, highly acclaimed reception at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, TKMD has traveled to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Mexico, and Fringe Festivals in San Diego & Denver, each racking up a few more award laurels along the way.

Writer & Performer Jill Young and Director Calliope Weisman have collaborated to devise a truly delightful, captivating, and moving piece that consistently delivers, over and over again. Accolades or not, the show is sure to resonate with not only theatre lovers, but also anyone who has ever been scared of something that was outside of their control, so mostly everyone.

Revered for its “expertly crafted chaos” highlighting topics such as queerness, OCD, and Shakespeare.

“Hilarious and poignant,” this solo performance inspires audiences to continue making art, even if the world feels like its ending.

Event: Temporal Aria

An Exquisite Dance of Control and Release

Step into a world where gravity bends and the boundaries of the human body are pushed to their limits. Temporal Aria is an evocative contemporary circus show that blends the ancient art of hair suspension with acrobatics, handstands, and contortion to explore the delicate balance between control and release.

Through breathtaking feats of strength and grace, the performer navigates the tension between being bound and free, both physically and emotionally. Suspended by her hair, she defies gravity, embodying vulnerability and resilience. Each act unfolds as a poetic expression of the human relationship with control--how we hold on, let go, and ultimately find balance.

Set against a mesmerizing soundscape, Temporal Aria invites audiences to witness the fluid intersection of art and acrobatics, where every movement is a testament to the performer's mastery over body and mind.

Prepare to be captivated by this stunning display of power, artistry, and the beauty of surrender.

New York Comedian/Moth StorySLAM Champion Brooke explores identity, weaving award-winning storytelling, poetic narrative and wry comedy. Are you always what you were?

Sold-out 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, Off-Off Broadway workshops, critical acclaim at EdFringe'23 (**** "Sharp comedic timing" The Skinny; **** "Endearing wit ... thoroughly worth seeing" TheatreWeekly; **** "Intriguing and heartfelt" LondonTheatre1.)

Audience: "Brilliant tour de force;" "Comic relief at every turn;" "Essential part of my fringe;" "First class writing and delivery;" "Left feeling inspired;" "Powerful wit, heart and humour;" "A beacon of hope and light;" "Intricately-woven, propelled with lightspeed smarts;" "Smart, honest, genuine theatre;" "Echoes long beyond the hour;" "Worth a second time;" "Among the strongest, tightest, most engaging writing at Fringe"

An elegant exploration by two of New Zealand's most celebrated dance luminaries, Michael Parmenter and Lucy Marinkovich.

Acclaimed composer Lucien Johnson's luxurious and melancholic nocturnes are brought to life through the evocative lighting design of Martyn Roberts, as together the ensemble explores the intimacy, sensuality and quietness of the darkest hours of the night.

Through abstracted vignettes that induce evocations of night and delve into the potency of darkness, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes invites you in to a space of contemplation and star-crossed wonder.

The multi-disciplinary Borderline Arts Ensemble is co-directed by Lucy Marinkovich and Lucien Johnson (Strasbourg 1518, Thursday, Lobsters). The Night Has A Thousand Eyes is their ode to the darkest hours before dawn.

Hair. Eyes. Mind. Three Maori stories are interwoven into a sharp cathartic expression of indigenous frustration. Whanake is an hour-long dramatic play that revels in the uncomfortable history and uncertain future of Aotearoa. Our shared experiences and histories culminated in this one hour performance.

Hair. A story of vulnerability as Awanui goes for their first haircut and has a shocking encounter that leaves them shaken as they narrowly escape by a hair.

Eyes. Mana, a young student, is brought to a new school where they struggle to be heard and seen.

Mind. Two young Maori are forced to play games at the hand of the host. Their worldviews and lives are challenged as they realise not everyone has an open heart or an open mind.

Presented by an emerging company made up of Maori and Pasifika artists and students based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.