Stand-up performers call for greater participation from their communities to reflect the country's diverse population.

From stand-up sets on the hallowed stage of Auckland’s Classic Comedy Club to award-winning shows at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it’s no secret New Zealand has proven it can birth ...

Taskmaster NZ's Paul Williams to star as the country’s best hope of thwarting an attack from its biggest enemy —Australia.

For his part, he’s often stuck behind his laptop, responsible for firing up the pumping backing tracks and impressive video backdrops. Yet he gets his moment in the spotlight during Don’t Stop ...

Comedy by chance, comedy to cope - Accidental Comics is a series of conversations with folks with jokes, sharing stories of ...

Playmarket is pleased to announce the winner of the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD for 2025: Alex Medland for We’re Gonna Kill Billy. At ...

Sexy, funny, dangerous - the very essence of live entertainment - global phenomenon La Clique has captivated more than a million people from New York to Paris. Now it’s New Zealand’s turn to ...

For fans of Jeremy Piven, he’s instantly recognisable in a couple of roles. His portrayal of Ari Gold in Entourage propelled ...

Taylor Goodwin says teaching is just like stand up comedy, but “the only difference with teaching is you get heckled more”.

Emilia Wickstead has taken a break from dressing Princess Catherine to creating a uniform for her national airline, filled ...

We’re still knee deep into the Raya month, so obviously there will be lots of events and open houses to attend courtesy of ...