Do you like a laugh? Well we’ve got just the ticket for you in 2012! Check out the list below for the best events and tours in comedy to keep your belly busting through the summer months. Shall we begin?


Gary McCormick & Mayor Tim Shadbolt
Opunaki, Okato, January 2-4

Two of New Zealand’s most loved personalities perform some Kiwi comedy gold. Head along to see these two funny chaps create a stir of laughs. CLICK HERE for more info.

Mike King: 'Live At The Island'
Otehei Bay, January 4

Touted as one of the best comedians to come out of New Zealand, Mike King will be performing his laugh a minute routine on the island of Urupukapuka. Door sales only with tickets for just $10 a pop! Check out the Otehei Bay website for more details.

The Outdoor Comedy Store
Whangamata, Tauranga and Hawkes Bay, January 10-14

Bring your friends and family for a great night of laughs with a wicked line-up of local and international comedic talent including Ed Byrne and Wilson Dixon! CLICK HERE for more details.

World Buskers Festival
Christchurch, January 19-29

This year's festival is set to be not just big but HILARIOUS! Think funny ladies with ‘The Divas’, a sideshow carnivale, the absurd works of Sam Simmons and the return of ‘The Boy With Tape On His Face'. CLICK HERE for info.

The Laughing Samoans: 'Funny Chokers'
Wellington, February 12

Playing to packed houses for the past eight years, The Laughing Samoans return with their latest offering to the world of comedy. Check out the details for their brand new show RIGHT HERE!

Full English: 'Last Orders'
Auckland, February 18

With a no-holds-barred approach to comedy these ex-pats are performing their successful Full English show for the last time. CLICK HERE for more.

Trailer Park Boys: 'Drunk, High and Unemployed Tour'
Auckland, March 23, Wellington, March 24

If you only see one show this year, this should be it! The Trailer Park Boys bring their insane antics to the live stage in March. CLICK HERE for all the details.

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