A two-hour comedy showcase of some top Kiwi talent, right in the heart of the Wairarapa.

MC’d by Jeremy Elwood
Jeremy Elwood has headlined comedy clubs across New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, American and his native Canada, as well as appearing regularly on NZ Television and Radio. A regular panelist on both TV3’s 7Days and Radio New Zealand’s The Panel he is well known for serving up hilarious stand up infused with intelligence and thought.

Having won the New Zealand Comedy Guild’s Best Male Comedian and Best MC several years, Jeremy has proven himself to be one of the most in demand and consistent comedians in the country.

Headline act Eli Matthewson
Eli Matthewson is a Christchurch raised, Auckland based stand-up comedian who regularly performs around the country and internationally.

He’s the Head Writer of Have You Been Paying Attention, and has been seen on shows such as 7 Days, Seven Sharp and Citizen’s Handbook. He’s a former Head Writer and cast member of Jono and Ben and has also written for Funny Girls and co-created the sit-com Golden Boy. He has appeared in Rhys Darby’s Netflix series Short Poppies and was also a presenter for TVNZ youth music show U-Live.

…and feature act Sameena Zehra
Sameena Zehra is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, writer, director, political satirist, intersectional feminist and humanist with a unique take on the world; equally at home exploring the individual experiences of daily life and the larger issues of the world we live in.

‘Funny, fiery, brave, and true’
Herald, Scotland

★★★★ ‘A master storyteller’
Three Weeks, Edinburgh

‘the perfect combination of winning writing and expert delivery’. Off the Tracks, Aotearoa New Zealand

Also featuring:

Ben Caldwell – Ben ‘Tito’ Caldwell has been bouncing around New Zealand for twelve years, jumping on stage and spinning yarns about his life and the situations he’s gotten himself into.