Can Do Comedy
Hello there!
We're Can Do Comedy and we produce awesome comedy shows up and down the country but predominantly based in Εtautahi Christchurch!
Shows We Run
The Laugh Cellar
A short and sharp weekly showcase of local and visiting (sometimes international) comedians performing a mix of classic and new material. Running since 2023.
Thursdays at 7.00pm,
π Austin Club - $10
Good Advice, Bad Advice
A hilarious advice show where therapist Logan Robinson and comedian Taylor Ruddle attempt to solve audience submitted issues. Running since 2025.
Last Monday Of The Month at 6.30pm,
π Good Times Comedy Club - Free!
Yeah... Nah Comedy
Innovated by ABComedy this is a gong show with a twist utilising "Yeah" and "Nah" paddles to vote the comedians off. Under our stewardship since 2025.
Saturdays at 6.30pm,
π Good Times Comedy Club - $10
Crowdly Workin'
Our take on a crowd work comedy show where the Big Three hacky crowd work questions "Where you from?","What Do You Do?" and "Are You Together?" are BANNED and the comics bring the thunder with good questions.
Running since 2025.
Sock Of The Pops
A mad comedic (?) experiment where 2 comedians give out made up awards and make bold, baseless assumptions about the audience's employment status and potential neurodivergence based on what socks they're wearing.
Running since 2025.
Talk Nerdy To Me
This is the comedy show for those people who own dice with more than six sides, love a spreadsheet and have had a more intense than it needed to be drunken discussion over comic books at 3am. Nerdy comedy at its finest. Running since 2025.
Test Flight
A new material open mic with a few twists to keep it fast and funny while the comics try jokes for the first and possibly last time!
Coming Soon!
Watch This Space
Friends In High Places
A fast and loose comedy showcase presented by resident loudmouth and sobrietally challenged, high octane comedian Matt Threadwell. Running since 2024.
Last Thurs of the Month at 7.30pm,
π Good Times Comedy Club - $15
Chuckles For Charity
We use the name Chuckles For Charity when we produce a show that donates the proceeds to charity, for example The Cancer Society NZ. Running since 2024.
Date Night Comedy
A show for couples - recieve flowers and choccies on entry and the comedians tell jokes about dating and relationships. A smash hit that usually sells out, running since 2020.
Date Night Comedy: Second Chance Edition
Usually the week following Valentine's Day, this show offers a "do-over" for people who messed up or forgot about Valentine's Day.
Naughty But Nice
A show where the performers alternate between squeaky clean material and absolutely filth. Running since 2021.
This One Time...
An improvised storytelling show where the comedians perform stories submitted by the audience and try to pass them off as their own. Running since 2022.
Red Death Comedy Show
The comedians try to keep it together and perform while they battle through a gauntlet of increasingly spicy hot sauces. Running since 2025.
Street Jokes
We occasionally produce a show called Street Jokes when our comedians hit the streets and bring the funny to the outside world, busker style!
The Runaway Mic
We used to run open mics under this brand. It's currently rather defunct but our designer is really proud of the logo so we're keeping it here.
Other Fun Events We Run
Tuesday Trivia
at Holey Moley
Tuesdays at 6.30pm,
π Holey Moley Colombo St, Free!
Quiz Wednesday
at Muy Muy
Wednesdays at 6.30pm,
π Muy Muy, Welles St, Free!
Beats By Bingo
at Winnie Bagoes
First Friday of the month at 8.00pm
π Winnie Bagoes Rangiora, Free!
About Can Do Comedy
Can Do Comedy have been delivering top-notch comedy shows in and around Christchurch, Canterbury since our establishment in 2018. We have provided hilarious, professional, and accessible entertainment to audiences and venues in Christchurch and beyond, showcasing some of the best comedians around.With our wealth of experience, we guarantee unforgettable experiences that will leave you in stitches.We offer a full service package meaning we provide all the gear, promotional materials and know-how to put on an excellent comedy show, so you don't have to worry about any of it!We have been running open mics and workshops alongside our ticketed events which has seen us play a big role in helping new comedians grow, as well as contributing to the rebuild of the Christchurch CBD and nightlife.Simply put - we put smiles on faces, bringing comedy to your favourite places!
Meet The Squad
Taylor initially created Can Do Comedy as he was producing the Tuesday open mic in 2018 at The Kensington Fun House. Taylor and Tina teamed up in 2019 to create Date Night Comedy at The Kensington Fun House, our smash hit and probably flagship comedy night. Then in 2020 Matt Threadwell joined the squad when we produced 3 massive editions of Seasonal Chuckles at The Woolston Club.
Contact Us
We would love to run a show at your venue!As stated above we are a full service production group which means we can supply all the gear required, as well as handle ticketing and promotional materials.We are also happy to put on shows for your corporate functions, we have partnered with several local venues so you don't even need to organise a venue.No gig is too big or too small, contact us below with a little bit about what sort of show you'd like and we'll give you a quote!
Charities We Support
We would love to support your charity, please contact us if you're interested. We can arrange the venue, branding and performers so you don't need to worry about any of that! We're also open to doing fundraisers for local clubs or other causes.
Companies We've Entertained
We would love to entertain your company, we have relationships with various venues to allow us to produce shows for companies of around 20 people up to around 150. Again we handle the branding, lineup and venue, all you need to do is turn up and laugh!