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It's been a crowd favourite for 20 years featuring an All-Star Preview of our international guests along with our favourite NZ headliners - 9 world class comedians packed into 1 huge 2 hour showcase. Your chance to sample some of the world class laughs that you will be able to see at The Classic Comedy Club and beyond during the 3 week Festival.

Who's Who in The 5 STAR PREVIEW in 2025

* TAPE FACE - Our very own global sensation to celebrate his 20th Anniversary with a limited season at Q Theatre

* MARK SIMMONS (England) - a sellout success in 2024 returns by public demand with a new show in 2025

* LAURA LEXX (England) has been on our wishlist for some time and finally makes her debut this year.

* The Honourable TOM HOUGHTON (England) was a big hit at our 2019 Fest and makes a welcome return with a wealth of new material in 2025.

* ROSCO McCLELLAND - Scottish Comedy Award Winner and Shortlisted for the 2024 Billy Connolly Glasgow Comedy Award makes his NZ debut this year.

* ANDY ASKINS (England) - An absolute hero with both audiences and fellow comedians alike back in the UK.

And they will be joined by our own local heroes, RHYS MATHEWSON, who returns to The Classic after his sellout run back in 2021 along with ANGELLA DRAVID.

And last, but not least, lookout for a Bonus Feature in this year's 5 STAR, a sneak preview of the Edinburgh Fringe cult hit live show - John Robertson's 'THE DARK ROOM' - the world's only live videogame comedy experience - you will DIE laughing.

The 5 STAR COMEDY PREVIEW 2025
AUCKLAND ONLY
Dates: Thu 1 May / 8pm
Venue: SKYCITY Theatre, Auckland City
Tickets: Adults $57.50 Conc. $54.50 / EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $50

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You obviously have good taste, so you should definitely check out some more live comedy in the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 2 May to 25 May

Discover the other shows on offer at comedyfestival.co.nz