Wellington Comedy

ABOUT

What we do

support New Performers

Our Raw Meat open mic is the ideal performance space for taking risks. Open to all performers, performance sets are 6min long. Performers are free to try new material or refine older material. To have a go, contact us today.

1 Hour Shows

One hour slots are available for performers to produce their own shows. The HAT will assist in marketing and other areas of show production as required by the performer.

Other Shows

The Humorous Arts Trust can also organize comedy events for charity fundraising, including comedy showcases and debates. Please get in touch if there's anything humorous you'd like to discuss.

About Humorous Arts

  • To serve the performer in developing their potential
  • Fostering environments where that potential can be achieved
  • Reach new performers and new audiences
  • Encourage risk taking and collaboration
  • We're dedicated to providing safe learning environments for new and emergent comedians to develop their skills towards becoming professional comics.
  • We aim to make our working spaces accepting, fun and collegial. As such we expect all performers, volunteers and employees of the Trust to act in good faith and respect for each other, the venues and the audiences.
  • We maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding all forms of discrimination, harassment or abuse.
  • If you need to raise an issue, please contact the Humorous Arts Trust administrator.

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