Auckland's most unique stand-up comedy venueCome check out our FREE open mic shows Wednesdays and Sundays, plus upcoming pro shows.Located in Kingsland, the laughs are out of the box, and the showroom is actually made of cardboard.
coming up
We are back from our short break with shows starting again from this Sunday November 23.
She'll Be Right
Sunday Night
Open Mic
7pm Sunday November 23
7pm Sunday December 7
Free show!
This is a more curated open mic than the typical bar show. Features mostly experienced comedians who know what they are doing, but with the license to try out new material - and a few newer faces.Things could go comically wrong and that's part of the fun. Be part of the comedy development process. Come out and watch the Number 8 high wire act!Finishes by 9pm so you can get plenty of sleep for Monday morning.Walk-ups welcome, or reserve your seat now.
Sitting Room Only
Open Mic
7.30pm Wednesday November 26
7.30pm Wednesday December 3
Free show!
Come see a FREE comedy show at the most unique venue in Auckland.Pro comedians trying new material and newbies trying to be comedians all inside of a room made entirely of cardboard.You could see someone from TV or a person who can't spell TV. We have all levels getting on stage and it's sometimes hilarious, sometimes cringy. But always fun.Walk-ups welcome, or reserve your seat now.
Crazy Bitch Asians
All Chinese Standup Comedy
(in English)
7.30pm Sunday November 30
Tickets $19
What happens when you put Chinese women together?
It could be a competitive night of mahjong… or a killer stand-up comedy lineup. Either way, expect a night full of laughs. Rich Asians or not, these are definitely the crazy ones.From awkward Kiwi moments to immigrant misadventures, these comics turn culture shock into comedy gold — all in their second language, Kiwi English (to be exact).Featuring Annie Guo and Summer Xia, fresh from their NZ International Comedy Festival solo shows, plus Raw Comedy Quest rising stars Fang Fang, Joanne Zhang and Lisa Xue — with special surprise guests joining the fun!Hosted by the ladies’ comedy bro and crowd favourite Henry Cheung, this lineup is bold, bilingual, and brilliantly funny.One night only. One stage. Unlimited laughs.
So There I Was
A Storytelling Showcase
8pm Friday December 5
Tickets $20
Graduates of the NZ Comedy School's storytelling workshop and local comics are here to enrapture you with some true tales.If you love the Moth and This American Life, you'll love this. Some stories are funny, some fearsome, but all are entertaining!Special guest pro MC TBADon't miss it!
Disability Comedy Showcase
8pm Saturday December 6
Tickets $15
Get ready to see the funniest disabled comedians in New Zealand!Our showcase features talented comedians with disabilities who will leave you in stitches:* Tim Shipton
* Jasper Poole
* Jaqi Taimana
* CJ Pierson
* Laura DonagheyWith your host Laura Lyons.
Auckland's most unique dedicated comedy venue
Auckland's most unique new dedicated stand-up comedy venue is actually made out of cardboard!Bringing you a mix of professional comedians from TV and movies, as well as up-and-coming acts.An intimate club with only 48 seats, so don’t wait to book your tickets.Door sales subject to availability.Find out why we set up The Cardboard Comedy Club.
Get in touch
cardboard comedy club
355 new north road, kingsland
Next door to Garage Project
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for comedians
The Cardboard Comedy Club was set up by comedian Kevin Passman (and his wife who is absolutely not funny but can almost manage to pour drinks) as a much-needed dedicated stand-up comedy venue.We aim to give comedians somewhere other than bar shows where they can practice their craft and develop, as well as test new material.The showroom was designed specifically for comedy, to give the best experience for both the audience and comedians (that's where the cardboard comes in - to help with acoustics).The Cardboard Comedy Club is a non-profit-making venture. All proceeds go into covering our very low running costs (don't worry, we run on the smell of an oily rag) and then paying comedians.Great! How can I help?
If you are a comedian, you can help out by:
- promoting the club to new audiences
- volunteering to help out with running the venue or promotional activity.Can I get a spot?
Interest is very high at the moment, so if you'd like a spot the best way is to go via the Auckland Comedy Community Facebook page. We also welcome enquiries about venue hireage.