Harlequeen ft Abby Howells

Abby Howells weaves together stories of female comedians from history with her own tales of triumph, foolishness and heartbreak. In this award-winning show you will laugh, you will cry and you will not be impressed by Abby's ventriloquist skills, but she will do it anyway.

4 1/2 stars - Weekend Notes, Adelaide

"...Funny as hell and the sort of voice we desperately need... HarleQueen is one of my favourite shows this year." - Erin Harrington, Theatreview

"A firecracker of a comic... [Howells] manages to work her way into our hearts and impart more than a little wisdom" - Backstage Christchurch

“A funny, warm, sad, heartening, joyful celebration of self” - Sonya Stewart, Dominion Post

“As inspirational as it is hilarious...” - Terry MacTavish, Theatreview

“Delightful, educational, meaningful, and most of all, hilarious.” - Kate Norquay, Art Murmurs

WINNER: Director's Award, NZ International Comedy Festival 2021

WINNER: Weekly Comedy Award, Adelaide Fringe 2020

WINNER: Emerging Artist, Adelaide Fringe 2020

WINNER: Peter Harcourt New Playwright of the Year, Wellington Theatre Awards 2019

WINNER: Best Comedy, Dunedin Fringe 2019

WINNER: Adelaide Tour Ready Award, NZ Fringe 2019

COMMENDED: 2019 Green Light List, NZ Fringe

NOMINATED: Outstanding Performance, Dunedin Theatre Awards