L8 & LiVE / Open Mic & 2025 Raw Comedy Quest : The Heats

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WHAT'S ON TONIGHT

Wednesday 21^st May 2025

Mark Simmons (Eng) : Jest To Impress

6:45 p.m. at Te Auaha - Wellington

$32 Fri&Sat / Mid-Week Saver from $28 (Transaction Fees will apply)

Michelle Wiley is who she says she is!

6:45 p.m. at The Classic Studio (Upstairs on the 1st Floor)

Fri/Sat $28 / Book mid-week (Tues to Thu) and Save / $25. (Transaction fees will apply)

Rhys Mathewson : Time Trial

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

$30 Fri & Sat / $27 Tues to Thu / Book Exclusive tables for groups of any size and save (Transaction fees will apply)

The International Comedy All-Stars - North Island Tour

7:30 p.m. at Globe Theatre - Palmerston Nth

$38.50 / Groups $36.50 / Early Bird Booking Offer $35 (Plus Booking/Transaction Fees)

Laura Lexx (Eng) in 'SLINKY'

8:00 p.m. at Bats Theatre

Fri/Sat $32 / Tue to Thu $28 / Group concession $27 (Transaction fees will apply)

Itay Dom in 'Itay Phone Home'

8:15 p.m. at The Classic Studio (Upstairs on the 1st Floor)

Fri/Sat $28 / Book mid-week (Tues to Thu) and Save / $25. (Transaction fees will apply)

Classic Comedyfest AllStars 2025

8:30 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

$36 Fri & Sat / $33 Tue to Thu / Book Exclusive tables for groups of any size and save (Transaction fees will apply)

Joel McCarthy (NZL) in 'Tongue in Cheeks'

9:30 p.m. at The Classic Studio (Upstairs on the 1st Floor)

Fri/Sat $28 / Book mid-week (Tues to Thu) and Save / $25. (Transaction fees will apply)

WHAT'S HOT

Big Wednesday ... big & fresh every Wednesday in 2025

Fresh comedy night featuring pro comedian trying new stuff, rising stars and shiny new faces going next level. Up to 12 acts / only $15 / Students 2 for 1

More details...

Sat 12^th JUL _{10:00 p.m.}

10:00 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

Heats $10 Adult / (R18) / Door sales usually available from 7pm

We're back with our search for the Funniest New Rookie of the Year

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Raw Comedy Quest.

Every Saturday night from May 31st to Sept 30th we will be holding the heats for the 2025 Raw Comedy Quest - our search for the funniest new comedians of the year.

BECOME A CLASSIC COMEDIAN - Here are some TIPS

Rather than having weekly 'winners' our Director will select approx 24 acts from all The Heats to compete over the 2 semi-finals in October. You may be invited to participate in multiple heats. Of those 24 Semi-finalists our team will select approx 6-7 to progress to the Grand Final.

So if you think you're funny, or know someone who does, then stand-up this winter and have a crack at winning $2500 in prize money, offers of further professional work at The Classic and beyond and, most importantly, the Glory! Never underestimate The Glory of being the Funniest New Rookie of the Year.
It could be the start of something huge ... or not!

All you need is up to 6 minutes of your own original comedy act. Anything goes. Stand-up, music, sketch, improv, mime, solo, duo's, trio's or troupes.

If you would like to perform;
Sign on by emailing scott@comedy.co.nz.

The Heats run every Saturday from May 31st to Sept 27th at 10pm.
The Semi-Finals will be held on Sat 4th & Sat 11th Oct at 10pm.

Followed by the Grand Final on Sat 25th October at 7:30pm at The Classic.

Conditions of Entry
1/ You must be an NZ resident - no tourists, please.
2/ You cannot already be earning any money from performing live comedy - No Pro's.
3/ Your comedy must be your own creation - no covers comedians.
4/ You must be available for the Heats, Semi-Finals and Grand Final - please do not enter if the dates above don't work for you.

5/ You cannot enter if you have entered the Raw Comedy Quest in more than one previous year and not made the Final.

Buy tickets to watch the show?
$10 door sales are available at the door on the night, every Saturday, from 7pm.
We only offer pre-sales including Exclusive Tables to suit your bubble size.
Tickets for the Semi-Finals and Grand Final will be available here under a separate listing.

Do you want to perform? Contact Scott to book your spot in advance

Email is best: scott@comedy.co.nz
Or visit a Raw gig on Saturday night at 10pm and talk to Scott in person.

BOOKING TICKETS OPTION:

Presales are available on Eventfinda.

All tickets from $10

For all shows we recommend arriving 15mins before the show starts.
All seating is allocated by the Duty Manager on the night starting from the front.
Groups booked under the same name will automatically be sat together.
IF YOU BUY SEPARATE TICKETS AND WANT TO SIT TOGETHER - TELL THE USHER HOW MANY IN THE GROUP
Latecomers are not guaranteed seats together

The Classic is a licensed bar requiring all minors (under 18) to be accompanied by THEIR parent at all times.
Anyone looking under 25 will be asked for ID in the form of : NZ Driver's License, Passport or HNZ 18+ Card.
8pm shows have an age restriction of at least 15 years old accompanied by their parent.
Entry will not be granted to unaccompanied minors, those without ID or intoxicated persons.

10:00 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

Heats $10 Adult / (R18) / Door sales usually available from 7pm

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