The Wellington Raw Comedy Quest, widely acknowledged as the best way to see new comedy talent in the capital, runs from the 23rd of June to the 17th of August this year. Heats run each week for six weeks from the 23rd of June to the 28th of July .
A trio of shows touching on mental health, colonisation and the realities of step-parenting have been nominated for the biggest prize in New Zealand comedy
The three nominees for this year’s Fred Award have been chosen by a panel of expert judges and will compete at tomorrow’s final showcase Last Laughs! Hosted by Chris Parker . The award will go to the Best New Zealand Show in the 2023 NZ International .