New Zealand Comedians in Edinburgh

Some of Aotearoa's best comedians have made their way to the Edinburgh Fringe to celebrate New Zealand Comedy on a global stage. Here is a list of shows in this years Edinburgh Festival

Alice Snedden - Highly Credible 

After years away from stand-up (due to the global pandemic and a lack of interest in being out late), Alice Snedden (co-writer and co-director of BBC and HBO's Starstruck) is taking her 2024 Fred Award Nominated show Highly Credible to Edinburgh  

Becky Umbers - Big Bad Beck and the Three Little Pigs

Award-winning NZ comedian Becky Umbers take audiences on a whimsical journey through her laughable life, as she encounters everything from three blind fish to three little pigs. A joyful comic with a unique take on life and voice to match, don't miss this up-and-coming star of New Zealand comedy.

Dan Boerman - Quarter Life Crisis

After his NZICF Debut in 2024, Dan Boerman is taking his high-energy solo hour to Edinburgh. Dan has turned 30, and started going to therapy. He's not there to find a solution, he just wanted to tell a stranger he doesn't plan on changing. 

Guy Montgomery - Over 50,000,000 Guy Fans Can't Be Wrong 

2023 Fred Award Winner Guy Montgomery (Taskmaster NZ, Guy Mont-Spelling Bee) hasn't been to the UK since 2019 but he is going back to show everyone how funny he has become in the intervening years. 

Guy Montgomery - Guy Mont-Spelling Bee

You've seen it live (if you live in Australia or New Zealand), on television (if you live in Australia or New Zealand) or illegally pirated it (if you live anywhere else) but now it's time to see it live in the UK! Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee comes to Edinburgh with two star-studded line-ups and a wide variety of words from the English language. 

Guy Williams - This Glass House Makes It Easy to See All the Cowards I'm Throwing Stones At 

Star of New Zealand Today and last-place finisher on Taskmaster NZ, Guy Williams is making his Edinburgh debut. Nominated for Best Show, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2023. A show about colonisation, racism and misogyny. If you don't think any of those things are real, or if you think the biggest problem in the world now is 'people being too easily offended these days' – please don't go!

James Roque - Champorado 

2019 Fred Award Nominee James Roque serves up an hour of comedy questioning, What actually matters in life? What should we really care about? And what do these questions have to do with a breakfast chocolate rice pudding? An hour of his trademark sweet-and-salty comedy.

Dr Jo Prendergast - The Cool Mum

A clean, award-winning parody of a personal development seminar for Gen Z-ers to Boomers. See why it sold out and got five-star reviews around Australia and New Zealand! Performed by psychiatrist Dr Jo Prendergast, author of teen mental health book When Life Sucks.

Lazer Kiwi - Rise of the Olive

Join the world's only surreal, award-winning sketch-comedy circus troupe on a wild ride as they bring people closer together, one olive at a time. Expect bizarre ideas, high-level circus and a bloody good night out.

Melanie Bracewell - Attack of the Melanie Bracewell

Melanie Bracewell (Taskmaster NZ) spent years trying to be a "chill girl", but in an instant – everything changed. This is a story of revenge. A story of justice. Mostly, it's Melanie's signature style of goofy, punchline-heavy comedy that has earned her sell-out shows all around the world. But also the revenge bit. Don't miss this multi award-winning comedian in her Fringe debut.

Nic Sampson - Yellow Power Ranger

When he was 18, Nic played the Yellow Ranger in the 14th season of Power Rangers. Now years later, this shy and humble star is inviting his passionate fans (that's you) to a never-before-attempted cast reunion. This is your chance to meet Nic in person (don't be nervous) and celebrate this beloved show you've definitely all seen. And don't worry, the other cast are definitely coming… Co-writer of Starstruck (BBC Three) and The Brokenwood Mysteries (UKTV). International Emmy Award winner.

Paul Williams - Mamiya 7 

The star of Taskmaster New Zealand returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for the third time after sell-out shows in Melbourne, New Zealand and London. Paul bought a second-hand film camera last year and it turned out the previous owner had left a used-up roll of film in it. This show is about that.

Paul Williams - Plays the Hits

For one night only, the Taskmaster NZ star and Lorde’s favourite Kiwi musician ('That was really nice of her' – Paul) plays the hits at this year’s Fringe. Fresh from the launch of his sophomore album in London and shows in New York, LA and New Zealand, Paul plays a special late-night gig, featuring the best of Surf Music and his brand-new album.

Sully O'Sullivan - 4 Antipodeans Walk into a Bar

New Zealand Comedy Award Winner Sully O’Sullivan hosts a rolling showcase of some of the best comedic talent Australasia has to offer. With typical downunder directness, this show does exactly what it says on the tin: one microphone, one stage, and four stand-ups from the other side of the globe.

Ray O'Leary - Your Laughter Is Just Making Me Stronger

Every time Ray O'Leary (Taskmaster New Zealand) does stand-up comedy and people laugh, he gets a little bit more strong. Soon he will be the most powerful man in the universe. At the end of this show, he'll be able to lift a car above his head. Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Best Male Comedian by the New Zealand Comedy Guild. 

Rhys Darby, Dan Schreiber and Buttons - The Cryptid Factor 

Join Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Our Flag Means Death), Dan Schreiber (We Can Be Weirdos, No Such Thing As A Fish) and Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck (Cameo – £39 a video, 24-hour delivery guaranteed) as they take to the stage to record live episodes of New Zealand’s longest-running podcast (allegedly). Featuring jokes, monster chat, weird tales, guest cameos and a whole catalogue of Darby sound effects – The Cryptid Factor Live promises to be an unforgettable experience, and that’s a fact – you heard it here third! - 

Rose Matafeo - On and On and On

Do you ever feel like you're meeting yourself again and again in a bad way? Winner of the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award and creator of Starstruck, Rose Matafeo returns to the Fringe in a bigger room than last year. Winner of the Fred Award in 2017

Trygve Wakenshaw - Silly Little Things 

After winning the 2024 Fred Award as half of Different Party and a seven-year hiatus from the Fringe, Trygve Wakenshaw returns with his new hilarious mime-clown-comedy show. Light and silly, absurd and Dada, and a sort of autobiographical, introspective look at all the silly little things that can make or break a friendship. Having been nominated for Best Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2015, and selling out with Trygve Versus A Baby in 2017, award-winning, internationally-recognised mime-clown Trygve Wakenshaw won’t be lonely as he brings his new show to the Fringe for its world premiere.

Two Hearts - Til Death Do Us Hearts

New Zealand's hottest comedy pop-music duo Two Hearts are back – now with more "vow" factor. A year ago, real-life power-couple Laura Daniel (Taskmaster NZ) and Joseph Moore (Snort) tied the knot, joined bank accounts and immediately drained it all for a lavish wedding. Join them for hot new songs about love, life and maintaining a successful relationship with your co-worker.