This show has been cancelled.
Run through the fields of time with Nelson's much-loved theatre troupe the People's Republic of Improv, and jolly well share a laugh or two along the way.
In this comedic exploration of Nelson history from multi-media annals of the long-forgotten past, our brave actors will take timeworn Nelson Mail headlines, old-fashioned advertising, disregarded objects of eras bygone-and your suggestions-to regale you with history that definitely, precisely, unquestionably (might have) happened, in Nelson.
The Boy is back!
One of NZ’s most successful comedians on the world stage, and a champion of both America and Britain’s Got Talent.
Watched by over 70 million people on line.
He’s taking a short break from a 3 year residency in Las Vegas to return to the 2020 NZ International Comedy Fest for the first time in seven years, bringing with him a brand new show - New Jokes, New Props, Same Tape
Putting your shoes on will never be the same after seeing this show.
Don’t miss The Tape Face Show
“Utterly spectacular! Endlessly inventive, hysterically funny. Sublime physical lunacy – fight for a ticket” Time OUT UK
“So funny …I absolutely love you, congratulations” – Simon Cowell, America’s Got Talent
Nelson's favourite funny man Guy Williams is returning home for an evening of homegrown local comedy.
Comedian and television personality Williams is the headline act at 'Laugh Nelson - Youth Comedy Show', from 5 - 7.30pm on Saturday 4 March, in the Johnny Cash Room, G Block, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).
In support, the next wave in up and coming comedians with Nelson Boys College, Garin College, and Motueka High School Theatre Sports students showing their stage talent with quirky improv comedy sketches.
'Laugh Nelson - Youth Comedy Show' is made possible thanks to support from Nelson City Council and NMIT.
Door sales may be available on the night, but with a lineup this epic, highly unlikely, so get in early to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
This event is strictly alcohol and other drug free, and suitable for 15-18 year olds. Security and Health and Safety Event Workers will be on hand to ensure a happy and healthy event for all.
Praying mantis lookalike Frenchy has sold out all major Australian Comedy Festivals, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, AND he debuted in iTunes’ Top 30 within 48 hours of releasing his first single, 'Friendzone'!
With over 200 million views and 1.5 million fans on social media, it’s fair to say Internet sensation Frenchy is on fire, and his audiences just keep begging for more!
In 2017 Frenchy is back with his brand new solo show and his finest hour yet!
R15+
Nelson Repertory Theatre has the feel-good hit of summer on its hands with Richard Bean's inspired and deliriously funny One Man Two Guvnors. The side-splittingly funny West End and Broadway sensation is making its Nelson Debut in March 2017!
Receiving five star reviews from all over the world One Man Two Guvnors is set in the Swingin' Sixties and the easily-confused Francis Henshall attempts to keep his two employers (local gangster Roscoe Crabbe and upper class criminal Stanley Stubbers) from meeting and learning of his dual-employment. All he needs to do is keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.
***** A triumph of visual and verbal comedy. One of the funniest productions in the National's history. - The Guardian
***** An evening of riotous delight... I found myself physically incapable with laughter. - Daily Telegraph UK
***** The longest sustained laugh I've heard in years of theatre-going. - The New Yorker
Audiences are encouraged to arrive early to see the band 'The Craze' perform in front of the curtain 15-20 minutes before the show begins and during the interval!
Special performance! For the Wednesday March 15 performance Nelson Repertory Theatre will donate $5 for every ticket purchased to the Food for Families Fund and the Nelson Lionesses.
The time has come
"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: of shoes and ships and sealing wax; of cabbages and kings; and why the sea is boiling hot; and whether pigs have wings."
There is never enough time to do all that we want to do, but you need to make the time on Friday 29th July at 7.30pm to come to Off the Cuff: It’s Time, Nelson’s monthly improv show at the Theatre Royal.
We may not talk about shoes and ships and sealing wax or even flying pigs, but we’re sure to talk about time flying, ticking time bombs, running late, having the time of your life, wasted time, get a bit cuckoo over a cuckoo clock or simply do the Time Warp again!
This month we also have special guest Jen O’Sullivan improviser extraordinaire from Wellington giving her time to join us.
Off the Cuff: It’s Time ... Friday 29 July 7.30pm at the Theatre Royal. Bookings are available through Ticket Direct or from the Theatre Royal.
For more information visit our FB page https://www.facebook.com/offthecuffimprov/
Presented by New Zealand Comedy Trust
Hilarious French raconteur, Marcel Lucont hosts a top selection of the Comedy Festival's favourites including much-loved American cowboy Wilson Dixon, super-dry Welshman Lloyd Langford, two-time Fred Award finalist Jamie Bowen, and Angela Barnes from the UK whom Sarah Millican rates as "Brilliantly funny".
Chock-full of huge laughs and great stories, this will be an unforgettable two hours of stand-up! Bring your friends.
Part of the 2016 NZ International Comedy Festival powered by Flick Electric Co. To get The Latest on all the comedy shows on offer, info about the Fest, access to competitions and special deals, head to comedyfestival.co.nz.
Duration: 2 hours plus interval
Recommended Age: 16+, Age Restriction: R15
Occasional language, Adult themes
One of New Zealand's most loved actors, Mark Hadlow, stars in a one man theatre show as that most polarising of species - a middle aged man in lycra.
Bryan Cook is a property developer who has accumulated a small fortune building leaky homes. He's stressed out, self-medicating and self-loathing, killing himself to increase his bank balance while decreasing his golf score.
When things fall apart, he joins a men's cycling group to relieve stress - and makes a few startling discoveries in various cracks and crevices.
Achingly funny and poignant, MAMIL presents the male mid-life crisis in all its lurid glory.
"This production will be one of the highlights of the year. It is a must see show for men and women." Dominion Post
(No flash photography or recording allowed)
Join us for the R18 adult cabaret show at The Boathouse.
Sit at the front if you dare - we take no responsibility for what might happen to you!
The Nelson Buskers Festival brings world-class street performers to the heart of our beautiful little city for four days of action-packed shows. Incredible performers from as far afield as Japan and Canada will be performing mind-blowing stunts: ninja juggling, acrobatics, unicycles...... you will be entertained with stunning and extraordinary skills.
Nelson Repertory Theatre presents the comedy hit, Caravan by Donald McDonald
Five best friends, nudging forty and hating it, take their first holiday together in a caravan. One of them brings along his new and all-too-young girlfriend. In the caravan's confined space, tensions rise and the laughs begin! Then it rains for six days straight and the pressure of living in a confined space of a caravan soon tells on the friendship and the results are hilarious!
Caravan is pure fun. Its purpose is to make you laugh and it does this loud and often! - Sydney Morning Herald
