NZ International Comedy Festival23-27 MAY, 6.30PM

ABBY HOWELLS – LA SOUPCO

Show Info

A screenplay written by Abby Howells when she was eleven years old, La Soupco *, is a nautical romance, set in the wake of World War II. No historical research, verification or corroboration was undertaken.

For the first time ever, La Soupco will be brought to life, onstage, as it was written.

Buckle up for an adventure.

*This name is not relevant in any way, nor does it make any sense. Abby does not know why she named it this.


The NZ international Comedy Festival is back this May for 2023 - and it’s our 30th Birthday!

With 24 shows at Basement Theatre and 153 shows across Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Whanganui-a-Tara, we’re bringing the Festival fever this May and celebrating 30 years of great laughs.

This year, our international pals are back in the programme alongside our beloved Kiwi comedians. So grab your tickets and treat yourself to the most crack-up, quick-witted comedy gold with the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival.