Live@Poppys. Southside Laugh Off

Tickets are strictly limited, and the event is definitely rated 18+.
Angella Dravid / @angelladravid
A comedic powerhouse who is renowned for her razor-sharp wit and fearless humor. Winner of the esteemed 2017 Billy T Award, she's also conquered screens, appearing on hits like Funny Girls, Jono & Ben, NZ Taskmaster, and Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee.
Winner: Billy T Award 2017 NZICF
Winner: NZ Taskmaster 2020
Josh Thomson / joshthomsonnz
A New Zealand actor and comedian of Tongan heritage. He is widely recognized for his comedic talents on popular shows such as 7 Days, Taskmaster New Zealand, Have You Been Paying Attention NZ, and Patriot Brains. Josh is also a familiar face as a host on The Project NZ, where his humor and sharp wit continue to entertain audiences.
Keegan Govind / @keegangovind
Breakthrough male comedian in 2020 and one of the best MCs in 2021 by the NZ Comedy Guild. Edge’s Quit Your Day Job and as host of Cassette 9’s Comedy Chamber, and star of the Instagram series ‘#crowdtwerk’: @keegankardashiaNZ
TimProvise / @timprovise
TimProvise is a busy individual who wears many hats. A pervious co-hosts of the morning radio show The Morning Shack on Niu FM, reports for the Sky Sport show The Crowd Goes Wild, and even embarks on adventures in the video series Bakery Run, where he visits Kiwi bakeries with local celebrities and newly minted finalist for the 2024 Classic Raw Comedy Quest.
Ed Amon / @edamoned
Ed Amin who has performed in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival shows in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Co-owner and creator of the only comedy club in Auckland, Poppys—2024. He's also an RNZ panellist for The Panel and a columnist at his local paper, Local Matters.
Heta Dawson / @poppys.comedy / @dawsonheta
Born and bred in South Auckland, he ventured into stand-up comedy after seeing a friend perform and thought, ‘I’m pretty sure I’m funnier than you. I’m going to give this s**t a crack.’ That was six years ago, and he hasn’t looked back with numerous appearances at the Classic Comedy club.

Finalist - 2019 Classic Raw Comedy Quest
‘My Country’ show (with fellow comedians Corin Healy and Ed Amon) - 2019 International Comedy Festival
‘Half and Hāwhe’ show (with Courtney Dawson) - 2021 International Comedy Festival
‘The Comedy Mixtape’ show - 2022, 2023, & 2024 International Comedy Festival
Co-owner and creator of Auckland’s only comedy club, Poppy’s Comedy Club - 2024.

Host or Publisher Poppys Comedy