Tom Sainsbury in 'Speaking My Truth'

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WHAT'S ON TONIGHT

Wednesday 13^th May 2026

Phil Nichol (UK) in 'Trying My Best'

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

$34 Fri & Sat / $30 Tues to Thu / Book Exclusive tables for groups of any size and save (Transaction fees will apply)

Danny Ward (UK) in 'The Holiday'

7:15 p.m. at The Classic Studio (Upstairs on the 1st Floor)

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

Classic Comedyfest AllStars 2026

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

$36 Fri & Sat / $33 Wed & Thu / Tue 'You Choose the Price!'

Ed Night (UK) in 'Darling Boy'

8:45 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)

Rosco McClelland (Scot) in 'How Could Hell be Any Worse'

10:00 p.m. at The Classic Studio (Upstairs on the 1st Floor)

Fri/Sat $35 / Thu $30 / Wed $27 (Transaction fees will apply)

WHAT'S HOT

Scotland's Rosco McClelland returns

A big hit last year on debut, he's back with a brand new show / 4 nights only in The Classic Studio, this Weds to Sat at 10pm. ***** "McClelland’s gravelly and animated onstage presence emitted continuous laughter from the audience." The Skinny

More details...

Sun 17^th MAY _{7:00 p.m.} Book

7:00 p.m.

The Classic - Main Venue / Ground Floor
Auckland
$35 / Save with Exclusive Tables Duration: 60 mins

Extra Show at The Classic on Sun 17 May at 7pm after selling out his season this week at Q Theatre.

Tom's new show has been inspired by real-life humiliation and accidental self-sabotage, but it celebrates the stubborn act of carrying on anyway - because no matter how often you cringe, the shine survives.

All presales for our shows are exclusively via Eventfinda.co.nz.
Door sales are only available on the night of the show after 6pm.
Seating is cabaret-style with options for Exclusive Tables.

BOOKINGS / TICKETS / PRICES
Prior booking, particularly for Exclusive Tables and Groups, is recommended otherwise door sales from 4:30 pm if not sold out.
GROUPS of any size just choose a combination of Tables and Single Admits to fit your group size. Yes you will ALL be seated together.

Tickets
Single General Admit - $35 (Recommended if Exclusive Tables run out or to add extra seats to an Exclusive Table)
Exclusive Table of 2 - $70 ($35 ea) -
Exclusive Table of 4 - $132 ($34 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $198 ($33 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10+ - $32 ea

Bar & Ticket Office open at 6pm
Seating in the main venue commences 15 mins before the advertised showtime. All shows start on time.
Seating is allocated by tables and we fill the venue from the front.
All booked under the same name are seated together.
Call 3734321 if your arrival is delayed.

CATERING / FOOD OPTIONS:
We have a regular Bar Snack Menu which can be ordered on the night including Burgers, Loaded Fries, Kaarage Chicken, Tacos & more.
We do not offer any full meal/dining options but our festival showtimes provide plenty of time to dine before or after 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.

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

You obviously have good taste. Check out the full line up in the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 1 – 24 May at www.comedyfestival.co.nz.