Beware— BUCK SCOURGE is loose… or are we trapped in their LIVING NIGHTMARE?

thunder cracks, a clown horn honks in the distance...

A stand-up show 31 years in the making. Award-winning comic Raybon Kan celebrates his 31st anniversary in stand-up with his greatest hits show Raybonanza.

A new show from Wellington’s improv heartthrobs PopRox!

Join Frankenstein this Halloween as he searches for his next bride (or groom) at the Hannah Playhouse in a one-night-only red rose spectacular!

Join The Spinoff Wellington editor Joel MacManus in a conversation with politics reporter Lyric Waiwiri-Smith and special guests, as they lay out Wellington’s wins and woes, ahead of the upcoming local elections.

Celebrate RadioActive.FM’s 48th Birthday with us!

See some of today's Active personalities interviewing local icons and musicians for some special stripped down, intimate sets.

One woman comedy buffet, packed with chaotic jokes, outlandish stories and a touch of spectacle.

Fresh from debuting at the NZ International Comedy Fest, and taking home two comedy awards, Is it off? will keep audiences on their toes, delivering a comedy experience more hectic than a high school rave.

Sameena Zehra is back to explore whether it's time to dust off your guillotines with dark comedy and delicious storytelling that will make you gasp and guffaw as you channel your inner homicidal pacifist to pen a culling list of your own.

Part of the TAHI Festival Encore Series, following a sold-out season at NZ International Comedy Festival.

Please take your seats in this cabaret classroom as lecturer, acclaimed musical theatre performer Glenn Horsfall, takes you through the twists and turns of a life imagined versus a reality lived.

Beautiful songs and hilarious, heartfelt, humbling stories.

“Masterclass in storytelling” - The Post

The capital's premier comedy competition.

Witness the rising stars in stand-up comedy before they hit the big time.

Hosted by Justine Smith.

Two of Aotearoa’s best contemporary dancers and music by the acclaimed composer David Long come together for one night only at the Hannah. A collaboration between Georgia Beechey, Luke Hanna, and Miranda Manasiadis.

Flashpoint :: Synapse is an arresting new suite of music by Justin Firefly Clarke that delves into human perception and the formation of impressions and memories. Performed against a backdrop of total darkness, musicians are illuminated by a synchronised array of lights that focus on each individual performer.

Snuggle up in the Hannah Playhouse for an unforgettable midwinter’s evening with award-winning musician and comedian Bret McKenzie and his incredible eight-piece band The State Highway Wonders. 

Waypeople is a sonic and visual journey through ancient philosophical texts that are at once solidly pragmatic and profoundly mystical. Music originally commissioned by and debuted at Wellington Jazz Festival 2023,Waypeople was a stand-out music experience at the Hannah Playhouse as part of NZ Fringe 2025. This new development incorporates live visual art for a multi-sensory experience of the Tao.

Following a UK election – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… 

Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian (UK) and The Telegraph’s (UK) 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – brings his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe, to Australia and New Zealand following a sell-out UK tour. 

Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who didn’t vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. Sweet, sweet vibe killing. 

Following a triumphant sell-out West End run and UK tour, Ruby Wax's critically acclaimed show is touring Australia and New Zealand—don’t miss her most daring, hilarious, and unfiltered performance yet!

Based on her bestselling book, I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was, Ruby shares with audiences her deeply personal journey through transformative experiences such as swimming with humpback whales, a silent retreat, and time at a Christian monastery. With her celebrated combination of wit and vulnerability, Ruby masterfully dismantles stereotypes around mental health and happiness. 

The best way to enjoy a book is by yourself, the second best way is with a theatre full of people. Books editor Claire Mabey and special guests will chat about some of their favourites from the year past, and their recommendations for the year to come.

A rare combination of masterful songwriting and breathtaking vocal talent, Deva Mahal was born with blues in her blood.

Beginning from her upbringing in Kaua'i, Hawaii to discovering her voice in New Zealand, it's there where she solidified her vision of becoming an artist. During this time Deva toured domestically and throughout the world, gracing the stages of the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, Bonnaroo, Later with Jools Holland, the Civic Theatre, TSB Arena, WOMAD NZ, Splore, Big Day Out, the Montreal Jazz Festival, SXSW Festival (named the "#1 Best New Band at SXSW 2018"), Byron Bay Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival along with many other esteemed events and venues.

With new music on the way, Deva Mahal's festival closing night show, is not to miss!!

The Chasm Where We Fall Into Each Other is a captivating musical journey into the unknown. At the bottom of the chasm, we explore the idea of the divide, both literally and figuratively. This performance invites audiences to engage with the complexities of connection, vulnerability, and discovery.

This performance features original compositions by Louisa Williamson, crafted specifically for the musicians joining her on stage. Louisa's composing reflects a commitment to radical authenticity and honesty, giving all of the musicians on stage an opportunity to bring their unique voice to the music. Expect a combination of jazz, hip hop, soul, classical, and electronic sounds.