# Event Details

- **Event Name**: At the Wake
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: From acclaimed playwright Victor Rodger (Black Faggot), this sharp and darkly funny play sees family tensions rise to the surface.

Robert, a half-Samoan ex-pat, returns to New Zealand to accompany his palagi grandmother Joan to his mother’s funeral, expecting a solemn occasion. But Robert quickly realises this is no ordinary family gathering.

Potty-mouthed, unpredictable, and larger than life, Joan smokes like a chimney, drinks like a fish, adores men, and harbours a burning grudge against Robert’s father — and she isn’t afraid to make everyone at the wake well aware of it. As secrets spill, rivalries flare, and old wounds are reopened, what should have been a quiet farewell descends into chaos, hilarity, and unexpected revelations.

With biting humour, unforgettable characters, and sharp observations about family, identity, and inheritance, At The Wake is a wickedly entertaining exploration of what happens when family issues are laid bare—and nothing stays polite for long.

“Insightful, compelling and humorous piece about life, love and loss.” – Theatreview

“A volatile mixture of outrageous comedy and raw emotion…has the force of a volcanic eruption that blows away the veneer of social convention to release layers of pent-up emotion and deeply embedded pain.” – New Zealand Herald

“Theatre at its best, where […] the end result is not a dry eye in the house through either tears or laughter.” – Sharu Delikan, Theatre Scenes
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/at-the-wake/200030057098416
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
- **lat**: -43.52972
- **long**: 172.63732
- **full address**: 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is At the Wake being held?
  - **A:** At the Wake takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing At the Wake?
  - **A:** At the Wake is organized by The Court Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** At the Wake is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If At the Wake sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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