The Wellington Comedy Club Christmas Special heads to the Fringe Bar, with guest MC Ben Hurley

Ben Hurley - As seen on The Project, Seven Sharp, and more
With a massive but hugely likeable stage presence, Hurley can win over even the toughest room. A sharp improvisational mind and well honed original material make Hurley a popular act with audiences and critics alike.

Featuring:

Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
7 Days regular and star of What We Do In The Shadows, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer has been performing his unique brand of self-deprecating observational and deadpan comedy since 2003.

Lesa Macleod-Whiting - 2025 Billy T Award nominee
Lesa is a Wellington-based writer, improviser and comedian. She has been a regular on the Wellington improv scene since 2016 and began doing stand-up in July 2020, going on to nab the Runner Up spot at the Wellington Raw Comedy Quest. She has a penchant for characters, accents and fast-paced silliness.

Kipling DC - 2026 Billy T Award nominee
Kipling is the self proclaimed ‘Big Dog’ of Wellington comedy. This jack russell with a microphone uses his quick wit and killer crowdwork to leave his audiences in stitches and constantly guessing about what’s coming next.

Mamaeroa Munn is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, improviser and writer based in Wellington, New Zealand.
A regular on the professional stand-up circuit in Pōneke, Mo has taken shows to the NZ International Comedy Festival, NZ Fringe Festival, NZ Improv Festival and Chicago iO Festival.

This event made possible with support from Pub Charities Ltd, and Wellington City Council

Helping raise funds for the 2026 Wellington Comedy season, including the Wellington Comedy Club Rainbow showcase, and the 2026 Wellington Raw Comedy Quest