This is not a “sit nicely and chuckle” comedy show. Stamptown is a raunchy, chaotic, full-throttle variety fever dream – equal parts stand-up, cabaret, circus, drag, performance art, and “how is this even happening right now?".
Hosted by international chaos merchant Zach Zucker, Stamptown has become a New York Times Top Comedy Pick and has packed out rooms at Netflix Is A Joke, Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury, SXSW, Lincoln Center, Soho Theatre, MICF, and Off-Broadway – basically, anywhere people like their comedy sweaty, surprising, and slightly unhinged.
Every lineup is stacked with wildly entertaining acts from around the world, and the energy is the point: you’re not just watching a show, you’re getting swept up in it. Think big laughs, big swings, and the kind of “we have to bring friends next time” night you’ll be talking about all week.
★★★★★ “The best late-night show on the festival circuit” – Chortle
★★★★★ "An absolutely insane night of comedy that is impossible to replicate, which is what makes it such an appealing show to come back to” – Broadway World
★★★★ 'Winningly helter-skelter late-night entertainment' – Guardian
★★★★ 'An atmosphere of barely controlled chaos... this is the late night cabaret to see' – Telegraph
★ “Run for your life if anyone suggests going to see this irredeemably unfunny show.” – Dick Bath, Scottish Field
Recommended for those aged 16 and over. May contain colourful language and adult themes.
Local tip
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Arrive early and enjoy a drink or meal at Citizen Q before the show. Check your ticket carefully, as Q Theatre has several performance spaces across different levels.
Getting there
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Q Theatre is at 305 Queen Street, a short walk from Te Waihorotiu Station. Frequent buses stop nearby, while paid parking, including mobility spaces, is available at The Civic Car Park.
For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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