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19 - 23 May, 2026$23.25 - $28.37
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The Classic presents
JOEL VINSEN in Renaissance Man
Renaissance man(noun): a person with many “talents” or areas of “knowledge”.
How do you navigate a midlife crisis without the income to pull it off?
Armed with only a jazz degree, a bunch of thoughts on topics he’s completely unqualified to tackle, and a Steinberger headless guitar, Renaissance Man Joel Vinsen tries to distract himself from the horror of existence, through dark, absurdly unhinged, and preposterously silly comedy. However, it’s unclear if he’s actually in on the joke.
Awards
2025 “Best Joke” Winner- New Zealand Comedy Guild awards.
2026 Billy T Award nominee
2024 Best Comedy Award nominee, Whangarei Fringe.
2024 New Zealand International Comedy Festival - ‘Most unhinged show’ nominee
2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 “Comic Originality” Nominee, New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.
2022 National Raw Quest Finalist
Local tip
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Book in advance - tickets are known to sell out!
Getting there
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The Classic Comedy Club and Bar is located in the city centre, near to Auckland Town Hall and Aotea Square.
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