ON SALE Feb 3rd

Welcome to the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival - 02 to 25 May.

Check out The Classic Pick of the fest HERE

SOLD OUT at The Classic in our 2024 Fest, Mark Simmons (England) is back with a brand-new show, 'JEST TO IMPRESS', packed full of witty one liners.

WATCH MARK SIMMONS 2024 Live Show - Quip Off the Mark - Full Show (New Show in 2025)

WINNER of The 2024 Edinburgh Festival 'Joke of the Fringe Award', Mark is ‘a master of the crisp, clean, one-liner zinger’ (Evening Standard) and has amassed a huge online following for his highly popular on-the-spot improvised one-liners with audiences across the world.

“absolutely hilarious” The Scotsman
“A talented comic with an artisans grasp of joke-writing” Chortle UK

Just 10 shows only in Auckland at The Classic - Tue 6 to Sat 17 May at 7pm

Just 4 shows only in Wellington at Te Auaha Iti - Wed 21 to Sat 25 May at 

@jokeswithmark

EXTRA INFO
May contain adult themes and colourful language.
All presales for our shows are exclusively via Eventfinda.co.nz.
Door sales are only available on the night of the show after 6pm.
Seating is cabaret-style with options for Exclusive Tables.

BOOKINGS / TICKETS / PRICES including OFF PEAK Saver
Prior booking, particularly for Exclusive Tables and Groups, is recommended otherwise door sales from 6 pm if not sold out.
GROUPS of any size just choose a combination of Tables and Single Admits to fit your group size. Yes you will ALL be seated together.

Off Peak / Mid-Week Saver / Tues to Thurs
Single General Admit - $29 (Recommended if Exclusive Tables run out or to add extra seats to an Exclusive Table)
Exclusive Table of 2 - $58 ($29 ea) -
Exclusive Table of 4 - $112 ($28 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $162 ($27 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10 - $260 ($26 ea)

Premium - Friday and Saturday Night
Single General Admit - $33 (Recommended if Exclusive Tables run out or to add extra seats to an Exclusive Table)
Exclusive Table of 2 - $66 ($33 ea) -
Exclusive Table of 4 - $128 ($31 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $183 ($30 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10 - $300 ($30 ea)

Bar & Ticket Office open at 6pm
Seating in the main venue commences 15 mins before the advertised showtime. All shows start on time.
Seating is allocated by tables and we fill the venue from the front.
All booked under the same name are seated together.
Call 3734321 if your arrival is delayed.

CATERING / FOOD OPTIONS:
We have a regular Bar Snack Menu which can be ordered on the night including Burgers, Loaded Fries, Kaarage Chicken, Tacos & more.
We do not offer any full meal/dining options but our festival showtimes provide plenty of time to dine before or after coming to the show.
Check out Tanuki's Sake Bar & Restaurant and Tanuki's Cave (Yakatori) which is right next door!! They have a function room for larger groups - early bookings are essential.

The Classic is a licensed bar. RP18 / Supervised.
Minors under 18 can be admitted if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Shows may contain mature adult content that may offend some people.
Anyone looking under 25 will be asked for ID in the form of NZ Driver's License, Passport or HNZ 18+ Card.
Entry will not be granted to minors, those without ID or intoxicated persons.

You obviously have good taste. Check out the full line up in the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 2 – 25 May at www.comedyfestival.co.nz.

7:00 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

$33 Fri & Sat / $29 Tue to Thu / Book Exclusive tables for groups of any size and save (Transaction fees will apply)