When Ray O’Leary (Taskmaster NZ, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Best Show nominee Melbourne Comedy Festival) was born, winter changed to spring, a new star appeared in the heavens, and a double rainbow spontaneously appeared. With this auspicious start, it is no wonder he became leader of North Korea in 1994 until his untimely death in 2011. Despite this minor setback, he found time to bring you a whole new show.
“A very strong comic indeed” ★★★★ Chortle
“A jokesmith of the highest order” ★★★★ The Skinny
“He twitches and moves nervously” ★★★★★ Starburst Magazine
Recommended for 15+. May contain colourful language and adult themes.
Presented by:
Live Nation and Jubilee St
As part of the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival
Join a lineup of comedian & Members of parliament for a brutally honest take on the current political landscape of Aotearoa today .... this is HOW TO en"ROLL" this GOV.
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with Alfred Adriaan’s brand new show, “Positive Strokes”! This South African comedy sensation, known for selling out shows across Mzansi and beyond, is returning to New Zealand to tickle your funny bone with his unique take on life.
