Comedy Night - Headliner Michèle A’Court, Hosted by Keegan Govind, Feat. Edd Rivera, Craig Westenberg, Joel Vinsen

Michèle A’Court

Winner of “Female Comedian of the Decade” at the 2010 NZ Comedy Guild Awards and the 2015 Reilly Award for Excellence in Comedy, Michèle’s international experience as a stand-up comedian includes work in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor.

Her television drama credits include Brokenwood Mysteries (2023), Go Girls (2013) and Shortland St (2008-2009). She has made regular appearances on the hit comedy show 7Days since it began in 2009, and as a guest host on Three’s The Project. She is also a highly sought-after event host, conference facilitator and after-dinner speaker.

Keegan Govind is full of confidence and stage presence with material to back it up, a good ol’ fashioned high energy joke slinger.

Edd Rivera is a comedian, actor and content creator known for his stand-up performances and engaging online presence. He often blends personal experiences with observational humor, touching on topics such as culture, relationships, and everyday life.

He has toured New Zealand, Australia, USA and Mexico with his show A Mexican without borders.

Rivera has gained popularity through social media platforms, where he shares comedic content, sketches, and interacts with fans. As well his background in acting, including 2023 Disney's Coco in Te reo and several other Tv shows in New Zealand.

Craig Westenberg has extensively toured the North Island and has performed at the New Zealand and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. Described as being "clever, confident, and witty", Craig has been making his mark in the Auckland comedy scene and beyond. He is a frequent performer at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland and has contributed to 7 Days and Paddy Gower Has Issues.

Joel Vinsen

Absurd, dark, and frequently silly; Joel Vinsen delivers dumb/smart comedy in a deadpan style. A true original.

2022 National Raw Quest Finalist

2022, 2023, 2024 “Comic Originality” Nominee, New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.