About Sam

Sam is an accomplished comedian, writer, improviser, actor, director and musician, having performed throughout New Zealand for over ten years.

Sam was a national finalist in the 2011 Raw Comedy Quest. He writes for TV3′s 7 Days, and performs regularly in the Wellington stand-up scene.

Latest News

Play It Again Sams

Well today is the day.

Seven months of procrastination and one week of sheer panic have lead us to opening night of Play It Again Sams.

It’s going to be a great show – do come along. There is going to be a backflip. A standing backflip, I do believe. Plus comedy, music and more Sam-based puns than you can throw a Sam at.

I’ve saved the good ones for the show. See you this week!

Tickets here.

May 16, 2012

Comedy Festival is here!

We are mere days away from the commencement of the NZ International Comedy festival. This is the best time of year for comedy in NZ with a bajillion shows on, and espeically because one of those shows is Play It Again Sams starring myself and Sam Irwin. Do buy tickets in advance – it makes me able to sleep at night if I know a few people are coming to see the show.

In other news, The Wilde Bunch is currently rehearsing with a stellar cast, and will film begin filming in a few weeks. It may be being renamed Happy Campers, so watch out for that title as well.

Looking ahead, I’m putting together a superlative group of ex-Capping Show and current Wellington Improv Troupe people for a revue show for August. More word on News Zealand coming after the comedy festival.

April 24, 2012

Wellington Raw Comedy Quest

Just got back from my week in Dunedin. Had a great time, learned a lot about afternoon napping, and caught up with many friends. I’m now back in Wellington until Friday, when I go to Disneyland. And some other places, but Disneyland’s the main one.

Before I go, I’m judging the Wellington Raw Comedy Quest heat on Thursday. I won this bad boy last year, so I’m hoping all the contestants are way more shit than I was.

March 21, 2012 ← Older posts

Upcoming Shows

• Play It Again, Sams Our 2012 International Comedy Festival Show, with Sam Irwin Date: 16th May 2012 - 19th May 2012 , 10:00pm Venue: Fringe Bar , Wellington
• Good Times Wellington Comedians practicing new material Date: 23rd May 2012 , 8:00pm Venue: Meow , Wellington
• Raw Meat Monday Wellington Comedians practicing new material Date: 4th June 2012 , 8:00pm Venue: Fringe Bar , Wellington
• Raw Meat Monday Wellington Comedians practicing new material Date: 25th June 2012 , 8:00pm Venue: Fringe Bar , Wellington