Australian Comedian embarks on first NZ tour

In response to growing demand, Australian online comedy star, ANDREW HAMILTON will tour New Zealand for the very first time this June with his award-nominated, critically acclaimed debut show ‘Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison’.

Andrew will perform a select run of dates in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch and Whatawhata (in the Waikato). The New Zealand shows will kick off Andrew’s extended international tour with dates soon to be announced.

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In 2021, Andrew spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the supply of psychedelic drugs. While incarcerated, Andrew began noticing the transportive power of laughter. After all, if a joke can make you forget you’re in prison, what else can it do? Upon his release from prison, Andrew took up stand-up comedy, initially under strict bail conditions where his parents had to come with him to shows, and he had to be home in time for curfew.

One year later, Andrew’s debut solo show, ‘Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison’, garnered him critical acclaim, along with a nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the renowned Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023.

Following the success of ‘Jokes About the Time…’ Andrew performed sold-out festival shows in 2024 with his follow-up comedy ‘Shit Bloke’.

He then embarked on his first solo headline tour later that year, entertaining packed-out rooms all around Australia. The tour aligned with the widely publicised release of Andrew’s autobiography, ‘The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison’ (Affirm Press).

Andrew’s viral online appearances have attracted over a billion views, and earned him an international following, initially as a member of the viral YouTube channel, YeahMadTV, and now with The OG Crew.

For a unique night of comedy, don’t miss Andrew Hamilton on Friday