Covert Theatre

Am I A Surfer Now? - Auckland Fringe
Saturday 14 September @ 10:00pm

After fleeing Parisian life, Elisa is now tackling New Zealand’s waves and cultural quirks in her show Am I a Surfer Now? With boundless energy and a knack for humor, she invites you into her vibrant world of misadventures—whether it's navigating Kiwi slang, learning to surf, or reflecting on her French-to-Kiwi transition.

Elisa’s observational comedy offers a hilarious and relatable look at the cultural clash between the French and Kiwis. Join her for an evening of uproarious stories and unforgettable French-accented wit that’ll have you laughing all night. It’s a unique perspective on life’s oddities, including why we say "sweet as." Grab a drink and get ready for a night of comedy gold!

The time has come! The Office Comedy Clash Grand Final is HERE 🏆

Join us as BNZ faces off against Media Works for the ultimate title. Comment below and let us know who you're rooting for! 👇

Inside Out: Mastering Deep Characterization with Jason Geary

Join Jason Geary, a seasoned improviser with over 30 years of global experience, in this advanced character workshop. Designed for experienced improvisers, this session focuses on reverse engineering your characters to create deeper, more substantial scene work. Learn how to transform surface-level choices into rich, layered characters that enhance narrative strength. This workshop challenges you to go beyond stereotypes and archetypes, playing with the complexities that give your characters unexpected depth and serve the story in powerful ways.

https://www.coverttheatre.com/block-workshops-store/stereotype/archetype-with-jason-geary

Workshop Ahoy! Story and Cast Design

Join renowned improviser Jason Geary as he delves into the core principles of storytelling, inspired by the teachings of Robert McKee. This workshop is designed to enhance your narrative and character creation skills, focusing on identifying and supporting the protagonist in your improvised stories. Learn how to craft a compelling cast, build complex narratives, and ensure your protagonist is transformed by the choices they make. Perfect for improvisers looking to deepen their storytelling abilities with techniques adapted from screenwriting.

https://www.coverttheatre.com/block-workshops-store/story-and-cast-design-with-jason-geary

OUR SOCIAL IMPACT 🤝

As a registered charity, every dollar you spend at the Covert Theatre - whether it’s shows, workshops, private events – it all goes back into the community to help fund our positive social impact.

Join us in making a meaningful difference, one laugh at a time! 🎭

Step into the world of A Bard’s Tale, where each night the cast performs a full-length play in the style of the greatest playwright that ever lived. Of course, it's different every night!

This unique production has graced stages from the Pop-up Globe to the Hawaiian Improv Festival, captivating audiences with its dynamic and ever-changing performances.

You won't want to miss this 🤩

Head here for tickets https://www.coverttheatre.com/events-at-covert/2024/08/30/-bards-tale

The Office Comedy Clash Semi-final is approaching fast 👀

So who will it be this year?

🏁 Semi-final 1
13th September
BNZ vs Hunch vs Kiwibank

🏁Semi-final 2
20th September
Genesis vs Mediaworks vs Serko

Our fully licensed bar opens one hour before the show kicks off—come early and raise a glass with us🥂

This is you reminder to get your tickets! Head here to grab them https://www.coverttheatre.com/events-at-covert/2024/08/14/the-office-comedy-clash

📣 LOVE 📣

Cupid has forgotten everything, so they need your help to learn about Love.

The meet/cute. That romantic spark fuels the fire of a new connection. The die-hard resolution of holding a friend’s hair back when they’ve drunk too much. The patience of dealing with a family crisis. The comfort of sitting in silence with your soul mate.

We provide the playlist, you provide Cupid with your best memories that are stoked by those songs, and the improvisers use your memories as a platform to jump into scenes about Love. Then, you help Cupid define what Love is, based on the scene you’ve just seen. If you do, you might even receive a heart to take home.

📍Covert Theatre
📅 September 12th - 14th
⏰ 8:30 pm
⏳ 60 Minutes
🎫 $15
🎟 Link in our bio

📣 AM I A SURFER NOW 📣

Get ready to laugh your way through an hour of
side-splitting comedy with Elisa, the French
transplant taking on New Zealand one wave at a
time. From her daring escape from the streets of
Paris to her comical attempts at mastering the
art of surfing, Elisa’s journey is as entertaining as
it is relatable.
Join her for an evening of uproarious anecdotes, cultural quirks, and unforgettable humor that will leave you in stitches!

📍Covert Theatre
📅 September 14th
⏰ 10 pm
⏳ 60 Minutes
🎫 $Free
🎟 Link in our bio

Make it a night to remember! We have a fully licensed bar that opens one hour before the show begins so come and have a drink with us. Cheers to a great night! 🥂

Looking for plans for the weekend? We invite you to a night of improv at Covert Theatre.

The Living Room 🛋️

The show starts after a dinner party with friends who have adjourned to the living room. These improvised scenes will take you to great comedic heights. You won't want to miss it!

Head here for tickets 🎟️ https://www.coverttheatre.com/events-at-covert/2024/08/09/the-living-room

Get ready to laugh till your sides ache with our up-and-coming Kiwi comedy stars! Join us for a rollicking good time as rookie improvisers take the stage and show off their hilarious skills 👏

It's not just a show, it's a chance to see fresh talent in action, bringing spontaneous laughs and unforgettable moments.

Come on down to Covert Theatre and be part of the fun as these budding comedians and leave you wanting more🎭

Head here for tickets https://www.coverttheatre.com/events-at-covert/2024/08/04/rookie-improv-night

Introducing (some) of our On The Couch cast! 🙌

On The Couch is the improvised chat show where three celebrity guests give you the inside gossip on their world of fame, fortune and misfortune. Rockstars, Influencers, Movie Stars, Authors, someone who once did a Ted Talk - they're all here On The Couch.

Get your tickets now 🎭 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/on-the-couch2/auckland/ponsonby

Are you looking for a venue for your next event? Look no further than The Covert🙌

The Covert is a vibrant space, home to fun and creativity and is perfect for off-site meetings, business strategy sessions, product launches, conferences, presentations - you name it!

The venue is available for hire 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am – 3.00pm Saturday & Sunday.

Head here to book your next event🎤 https://www.coverttheatre.com/hire-the-venue

If you like Stranger Things, Black Mirror, The X Files, and of course The Twilight Zone, then head along to this show to be seriously disturbed.

The dystopian fiction, psychological thriller show where it’s equal part spooky, weird and wonderful. In this show you’ll enjoy three x twenty minutes episodes where we create our own supernatural drama and black comedy.

If you like the sound of this, get your tickets today https://www.coverttheatre.com/events-at-covert/2024/04/05/the-twilight-zone-improvised

The Office Comedy Clash is back in August!

What is the Office Comedy Clash?⭐️

A 8 week training package with your own improv coach and then you perform against other teams until we find which is the funniest office in NZ.

What will I learn?🤩

Gain all the benefits from learning improv - enhance collaboration & teamwork, creative thinking, improve listening & communication skills and much more while having massive fun!

Would you love this? Head here to start your improv journey.
https://www.coverttheatre.com/events-at-covert/2024/06/28/comedy-clash

Submissions for the 2025 Fun Size Festival will be open very soon!⭐️

Do you have a funny play inside of you? Then it’s time to write it down! It’s a super easy and accessible way for your short play to be produced. And there is the potential for hundreds of happy theatre-goers to experience your work!🎭

Head to our bio for more information.

The Improv Bandits – no scripts, no gimmicks, no safety net!

NZ’s most successful improvised comedy act, performing since 1997. Watch masters of their craft entertain you like no other🎭

Hurry, get your tickets today https://www.coverttheatre.com/events-at-covert/2024/07/05/the-improv-bandits

Join us for the Covert Golf Day⛳️

Gather your team of four and join us for an enjoyable day of golf, all in support of a wonderful cause! Simply register your team and mark your calendars✅

📅 Monday 18th November
📍 Royal Auckland & Grange Golf Club
＄$2,400 + GST per team

All funds from the Covert Golf Day goes towards supporting the theatre’s youth mental health and well-being programs.

Specifically, The Resilience Playground which teaches children emotional intelligence, builds resilience and confidence, develops communication skills and gives tamariki the courage to be themselves. The money raised from the Golf Day allows us to offer scholarships for this program to schools, students and families who wouldn’t normally be able to access it.

Register your team here https://www.coverttheatre.com/the-covert-golf-day

School holidays are just around the corner, and so is our school holiday program Boost! 🙌 make sure you enrol your child for a week full of learning and a whole lot of fun!

Boost! Building Creative Confidence for Kids is the Covert Theatre’s school holiday program. It’s the ideal place in Auckland for your child to develop their confidence and emotional intelligence and have loads of FUN doing it!

Head here to enrol now! https://www.coverttheatre.com/school-holiday-programs

It’s time to challenge yourself and join us at The Covert with our Improv for Adults courses! 🙌

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the skills that improv imparts such as collaboration, being present, communication and more!

Our July intake of Improv for adults is now open! Head here to register your spot today 🎭 https://www.coverttheatre.com/improv-for-adults