Produce like a Pro | A Workshop for Theatre and Comedy Makers
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This full day workshop deep dives into the fundamentals of producing, marketing and touring theatre and comedy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Led by two of the country’s leading independent producers, we’ll take you through a series of practical tips and resources to help you make more professional work, and less stressful production processes.
Whether you have a fresh idea for next year's fringe circuit, or an existing show planning its next steps- we'll cover everything you need to know with plenty of time for tailored feedback and advice.
The Workshop will cover:
- Key producing decisions and creating the right timelines and production plans for your work.
- Assembling the right team, contracting and looking after your people.
- How to manage budgets and expenses without losing your mind.
- An overview of the funding and partnerships landscape in Aotearoa, and how to get the most out of your time spent in this area.
- Identifying your target demographic and the best ways to get in front of them.
- A general guide to marketing and publicity in 2026.
- Touring in New Zealand and beyond.
The workshop can be attended in-person or online. Online attendees will be sent a link in advance of the workshop day (keep an eye on your spam folder, just in case).
Pricing is Pay What You Can from $50, but we reckon it's worth may more than that. Paying what you can afford, helps to make it more affordable for those for whom it's a stretch. If money is a barrier, we're open to service exchange and other koha options so feel free to get in touch.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
NINA HOGG
Nina is a comedian, tour manager, performer and producer based in Pōneke. She has worked as a full-time producer and tour manager for The Theatre in Health Education Trust (Sexwise), The National Theatre for Children and Young & Hungry, managing and/or producing eight full scale national theatre tours.
She also regularly tours her own works around NZ and Australia with her queer comedy duo Ginge & Minge and Mon Platon’s touring production Coro- which toured to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. Her accolades include “Best Show” at the Wellington Comedy Awards 2025, “Comic Originality” at NZ Comedy Guild Awards 2025, and “Best Hustler” at NZ International Comedy Festival 2026.
Nina also leads marketing and publicity for PopRox Improv, Mon Platon Productions, Ginge & Minge and currently manages social media for Wellington icon Shut Up and Dance.
AUSTIN HARRISON
Austin is one of Aotearoa's most prolific performers and producers, having worked on over 800 live events. He's won a Wellington Theatre Award, “Favourite Comedian” at Dunedin Fringe 2026, and “Best Newcomer” at NZ International Comedy Festival 2026.
Austin is the Artistic Director of the New Zealand Improv Festival, and lead producer of Mon Platon Productions and Ace-ssential Workers (an independent company telling Aspec/asexual/aromantic stories on stage). He’s toured work from Gore to Whangārei, to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Whether you have a fresh idea for next year's fringe circuit, or an existing show planning its next steps- we'll cover everything you need to know with plenty of time for tailored feedback and advice.
The Workshop will cover:
- Key producing decisions and creating the right timelines and production plans for your work.
- Assembling the right team, contracting and looking after your people.
- How to manage budgets and expenses without losing your mind.
- An overview of the funding and partnerships landscape in Aotearoa, and how to get the most out of your time spent in this area.
- Identifying your target demographic and the best ways to get in front of them.
- A general guide to marketing and publicity in 2026.
- Touring in New Zealand and beyond.
The workshop can be attended in-person or online. Online attendees will be sent a link in advance of the workshop day (keep an eye on your spam folder, just in case).
Pricing is Pay What You Can from $50, but we reckon it's worth may more than that. Paying what you can afford, helps to make it more affordable for those for whom it's a stretch. If money is a barrier, we're open to service exchange and other koha options so feel free to get in touch.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
NINA HOGG
Nina is a comedian, tour manager, performer and producer based in Pōneke. She has worked as a full-time producer and tour manager for The Theatre in Health Education Trust (Sexwise), The National Theatre for Children and Young & Hungry, managing and/or producing eight full scale national theatre tours.
She also regularly tours her own works around NZ and Australia with her queer comedy duo Ginge & Minge and Mon Platon’s touring production Coro- which toured to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. Her accolades include “Best Show” at the Wellington Comedy Awards 2025, “Comic Originality” at NZ Comedy Guild Awards 2025, and “Best Hustler” at NZ International Comedy Festival 2026.
Nina also leads marketing and publicity for PopRox Improv, Mon Platon Productions, Ginge & Minge and currently manages social media for Wellington icon Shut Up and Dance.
AUSTIN HARRISON
Austin is one of Aotearoa's most prolific performers and producers, having worked on over 800 live events. He's won a Wellington Theatre Award, “Favourite Comedian” at Dunedin Fringe 2026, and “Best Newcomer” at NZ International Comedy Festival 2026.
Austin is the Artistic Director of the New Zealand Improv Festival, and lead producer of Mon Platon Productions and Ace-ssential Workers (an independent company telling Aspec/asexual/aromantic stories on stage). He’s toured work from Gore to Whangārei, to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Where is it happening?
Toi Aro, 3 Market Lane,Wellington, New Zealand
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