The Tape Face Show - Live in Nelson

UPDATE : Fri 9 May has now SOLD OUT so , due to public demand, a 2nd show on Thu 8 May is NOW ON SALE.

TAPE FACE returns to NZ to celebrate 20 years of mischief

Tape Face is back in New Zealand for the 2025 International Comedy Festival, direct from his current residency in Las Vegas, with a stage full of fresh inventions and fave sketches.

Prepare to be swept away by the genius of Tape Face, where physical comedy, mime, and silent stand-up collide in an unforgettable performance that will leave you laughing, gasping, and lost for words.

“Utterly spectacular… hysterically funny” TimeOut

Launched at The Classic Comedy Club in the 2005 NZ Comedy Festival, he has toured the world, stormed Britain and America's Got Talent, and now returns to celebrate 20 years of mischief.

“Simply joyous” - ★★★★★ The Times UK

“The last word in silent comedy” The Guardian UK



2025 NZ Comedy Festival Tour

Fri 9 May - NELSON Theatre Royal

Sat 10 May - WELLINGTON Opera House

Tues 13 to Sat 17 May - AUCKLAND Q Theatre 305 Queen St

You obviously have good taste, so you should definitely check out some more live comedy in the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 01 to 25 May. Discover the other shows on offer at comedyfestival.co.nz

You may also like the following events from Theatre Royal Nelson:

• Next month, 21st June, 01:30 pm, Beauty and the Beast in Nelson
• This July, 17th July, 07:00 pm, My Fair Lady in Nelson
• This September, 12th September, 07:30 pm, Wild Horses: NZ's Rolling Stones Experience in Nelson

Also check out other Comedy events in Nelson, Festivals in Nelson, Arts events in Nelson.