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New Zealand comedian, Pax Assadi, posing with his index finger over his lips for to promote his stand-up comedy show 'Secrets'.

Pax packs a comedy punch performing at The Opera House.

Pax Assadi began doing stand-up comedy in 2012. As a teenager, he sold vacuum cleaners, so it wasn’t too much of a jump skill-wise to become a comedian. A year later he was nominated for a Billy T Award. Now the Kiwi comic is bringing his Show ‘Secrets’ to The Opera House in Wellington. 

Born and raised in New Zealand, Pax is the son of immigrant parents. This brings a unique perspective to his personal stories and funny observations about life. The mix is sure to have you thinking as much as laughing. 

Pax has also appeared on local television shows Including TV One's panel show ‘Word Up’, TV 3's ‘7 Days’, Māori TV's ‘Crack Up’, and critically acclaimed ‘Brown Eye’.

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American singer-songwriter, Teddy Swims’ wearing a swanky outfit sitting on a couch in a room with red lighting.

Teddy Swims — ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy’ tour

7 July 2024TSB Arena

Two people play Super Mario racing arcade game machines in Holey Moley, the mini golf course and bar at Willis Lane located in the Central Business District of Wellington.

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British comedian, presenter, and actor, Jonathan Romesh Ranganathan, poses wearing a grey jacket, with clasped hands and elbows resting on the edge of a table in front of a light blue wall.

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English actor, comedian, songwriter, musician, screenwriter and playwright, Eric Idle wearing a grey suit poses with his face cupped in his hands.

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Deborah Frances-White, host of the award winning podcast 'The Guilty Feminist', on stage holding a microphone wearing a sparkly shall.

The Guilty Feminist Live Podcast

15 May 2024The Opera House

Four colourful cocktails lined up on the counter at Crumpet, a bar located on Manners Street in Te Aro, Wellington.

Mix it up at Wellington’s cocktail bars

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Two people sitting up at the bar at Ascot, catching up for a drink whilst being served by a bartender.

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A packed audience cheering and applauding at The Opera House in Te Aro, Wellington.

NZ International Comedy Festival

3 – 26 May 2024

Wide view of bar in Atura Hotel, with seating around the bar.

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John Bishop, wearing a grey suit, smiles and poses in front of a light blue wall.

John Bishop — Back At It

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Chelsea Handler wearing a grey button up t shirt, smiling at the camera on a bright yellow background

Chelsea Handler — The Little Big Bitch Tour

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Standup comedian, Joana Joy, wears a black Adidas tracksuit with a colourful top and is posing in front of a dark pink velvet curtain.

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Looking across Whairepo Lagoon at the Rowing club and Wharewaka at sunset.

Wharewaka o Pōneke

Get a unique Māori cultural experience on land and water in the heart of Wellington.