Joel’s Lair of Laughs

Rated: M

This is a fundraiser for Covert theatre; all proceeds go directly to Covert.

Joel Vinsen has been holed up in his lair, working on new jokes, making horrendous guitar noises, and occasionally even emerging to go to the shops etc. Joel is opening his lair to the public to show you his jokes, for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

This is a third draft work in progress show. Come and help Joel choose which jokes will escape his lair, and feature in his upcoming Billy T show, Renaissance Man, and which will forever remain hidden from the outside world, never to be spoken of again. Also, there will be guitar, it will be a headless guitar, and Joel will make some weird sounds with it.

2026 Billy T nominee
2025 Winner - Best Joke, New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards
2024 New Zealand International Comedy Festival - ‘Most unhinged show’ nominee
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 “Comic Originality” Nominee, New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.

The Covert Theatre is community in spirit and professional in standards. No audience member is brought up on stage, so you can relax and enjoy the show from the comfort of your seat.

The Covert Theatre is NZ's home of improvised comedy. With workshops and shows every night of the week there is something for everyone. Be sure to check out www.coverttheatre.com

To book wheelchair accessible seats, or for assistance with your booking, please email us comedy@coverttheatre.com or call (09) 600 1877