AUNTY
An homage to the Aunties we love and love to hate
“Johanna Cosgrove’s insanely spot-on creation holds court with perfect bolsh and bravado...[she] keeps the laughs coming, even in the more vulnerable moments, flawlessly playing the dark notes to maximum effect. ★★★★”
“AUNTY is... a beautiful portrayal of a lot of Kiwi women... a beautiful and compelling performance”
“Everything you want comedy to be”
HELLO EVERYONE IT’S YOUR AUNTY HERE. FAMILY BBQ WILL BE AT MINE THIS YEAR. BRING A PLATE BUT I'M ON A DIET SO PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE. BYO BOOZE AND DURRIES. NO SCABS THIS YEAR THANK YOU.
Fresh off sold-out seasons around NZ throughout 2017 & 2018, Johanna Cosgrove immerses you in her award-winning comedy bonanza. This is the family reunion you never knew you wanted or needed - a one- woman tornado is an homage to the Aunties we love and love to hate.
WINNER
Best Comedy - Auckland Fringe 2017
Outstanding Performer - Dunedin Fringe 2018
“a masterclass in comedic timing and playful audience interaction”
The Creative Team
Created & Performed by JOHANNA COSGROVE
Dramaturg: STELLA REID
Lighting Design, Production Manager & Operator: RUBY REIHANA-WILSON
Producer: LYDIA ZANETTI for ZANETTI PRODUCTIONS
All photos by Andi Crown Photography
SEASONS
WAITAKI ARTS FESTIVAL
8 - 9 October 2019
Oamaru, Aotearoa New Zealand
ASSEMBLY GEORGE SQUARE, EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
31 July - 25 August 2019
The Box, Assembly George Square, Scotland
NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
21 - 25 May 2019
Te Auaha, Wellington, NZ
TE ORO
November 2018
Te Oro, Auckland, NZ
TOI WAHINE
August 2018
The Meteor, Hamilton, NZ
NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
May 2018
Herald Theatre, Auckland, NZ
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
March 2018
Club Voltaire, Melbourne, Australia
DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL
March 2018
Fortune Theatre, Dunedin, NZ
WELLINGTON
February 2018
BATS Theatre, Wellington, NZ
BASEMENT THEATRE
2017
Auckland, NZ
WELLINGTON
2017
BATS Theatre, Wellington, NZ
AUCKLAND FRINGE
2017
Basement Theatre, Auckland, NZ