Comedy

Ray Shipley - Fifty Shades of Ray

Inside Ray Shipley, there’s always been a resplendent, 5 foot 10, perfectly put-together, front-cover-gracing, legendary star of stage and screen, but something has always stopped them getting out. Whatever could it be? 

$17 - $22 (service fees may apply)
60 minutes
16 - 20 May 2023

DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SEASON OF RAY SHIPLEY - FIFTY SHADES OF RAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED

If you have tickets to this show, our box office team will be in touch directly. If you haven't heard from us please get in touch with our box office at boxoffice@qtheatre.co.nz 


Ray confronts this barrier in their latest show, Fifty Shades of Ray – a comedy about fame and obsession and crying in the props cupboard. It won’t be very sexy, but neither was the book.

You obviously have good taste. Check out the full line up in the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 5 – 28 May.

Audience warnings
This show is suitable for all ages.

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