Danny WARD (England) - comedian
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Thursday 30th Apr 2026

7:30 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

Adult $24 / Door sales available from 6:15pm / Prebook on Eventfinda and Save with Exclusive Tables for 2,4,6 and 10 people

7:30 p.m. at SKYCITY Theatre

Adults $57.50, Conc. $54.50 (Plus transaction fees) / Early Bird $52.50

WHAT'S HOT

THiS THURSDAY - A huge taste of things to come in this years Fest.

8 World class comedians, kicking of the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival. Hurry only 40 good seats left.

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L8 & Live at The Classic - Save 20% with Promo Code APRIL01

L8 Show 2026

Catch any live show at The Classic in April and you could win COMP TICKETS for The Classic Pick of the Comedy Fest in May

Welcome to The Classic, for over 28 years, NZ's Home of Live Comedy

LATE & LiVE every Friday night at 10pm we kick off the weekend with our L8 SHOW featuring an ever-changing line-up of 8 rising stars on the local Pro circuit. Find out who might be the next big things at The Classic.

NB: Bookings not essential / Bar & Door Sales usually available from 6:15pm - No Surcharges, No Fees

'HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL' ... Buy an available DOOR SALE before 9pm on Friday and SAVE! Pay only $12

Look who's talking on the L8 SHOW * ...

Fri 24 Apr : MC Joel Vinsen with Nick Gibb, Sophie Stone, Hamish Webber, Michelle Wiley, Will Wood, Crum & Edd Rivera

* R.i. : Contains Real Intelligence ... most of the time!

TICKETS & BOOKINGS : Save 20% on bookings with Promo Code APRIL01

Door sales are usually available from 7pm onwards - bookings not essential but we recommend prior booking for Exclusive Tables & Group bookings.
All Presales are available here on Eventfinda.

Seating is cabaret style with options for Exclusive Group Tables.
Just add any combination of tables listed here to suit your group size.
They will all be seated together on the night.

Single General Admit $16 
Exclusive Table of 2 - $32 ($16 ea)
Exclusive Table of 4 - $60 ($15 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $90 ($15 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10 - $140 ($14 ea)

'HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL' ... Buy an available DOOR SALE before 9pm on Friday and SAVE! Pay only $12

CATERING / FOOD OPTIONS:
We have a regular Bar Snack Menu which can be ordered on the night including very yummy burgers, Fries & Loaded Fries, Kaarage Chicken, Tacos , Jalapeno Bites & more.
We do not offer any full meal/dining options but our showtime of 7:30 pm suits those who wish to dine before 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.
For larger groups we recommend platters from the Finger Food Catering Company. (fingerfood.co.nz)

The Classic is a licensed bar. RP18 / Supervised.
Minors under 18 can be admitted if accompanied by a parent of 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.