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Ben Hurley
Ben is fantastic, a wonderfully talented comedian. He has performed all over the world in various Comedy Festivals and has won high accolades from these. He would be a delightfully funny addition to have perform at your event. In addition to this we consistently receive incredible feedback from clients about him. He is young, fresh and dynamic.

Appointment at Ascot
A highly interactive themed event that is personalised to your audience. Hosted by Phillip Leishman, this package has all the elements of a superb day (or evening) at an Ascot race meeting. The event provides excellent opportunity for recognition of individuals, suppliers and also for corporate branding. It brings a new dimension to corporate entertainment, and definitely has that wow factor!

Bands and Music
We work with a wide range of musicians to suit all tastes and budgets—from DJs or soloists through to jazz, cabaret acts, dance and big bands. They include Mojave, Tongue & Groove, The Nairobi Trio, Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs, The Mermaids, DIVA, The Dirty Dozen, RSB, The Beat Girls and The "other" Three Tenors. If you want background music, a cabaret show or a good dance band, see Entertainment or contact us for further options.

Entertainment
For more entertainment ideas, please check our Entertainment listings or contact us. Categories include music, session breakers and comedy, to name just a few.

Guy Cater
The best mix of comedy and hypnotism you may ever see! Guy hosts an entertaining hypnosis show which is guaranteed to have your audience in hysterics as colleagues perform for them.

Hoaxes
A popular form of corporate entertainment, where the speaker delivers a relevant presentation in character, and then reveals himself to be a hoax! Watch your audience react as they realise they have been fooled. For further information please contact us.

Satire
They could be described as legends of their own larynges. Jim Hopkins, Gary McCormick, Bill Ralston and Joe Bennett are quick-witted, intellectual and seriously funny. Their highly original and topical act reaches from the top of the corporate ladder into blokes' sheds, leaving their audiences aching from laughter.

Lady Killers
A dream team of New Zealand’s finest female singers and entertainers, presenting a wild ride through music history. Featuring Jackie Clarke, Tina Cross, Suzanne Lynch and Taisha, with a six-piece band of Auckland’s finest musicians. Pop to soul — and a little rock thrown in — will certainly get your audience on the dance floor!

Soul of Siren
New Zealand's best in dynamic dance entertainment. Soul of Siren have an amazing range of shows available to suit any theme or format. Their shows feature original choreography, incredible costumes and stunning, highly qualified dancers.

Michele A'Court and Jeremy Elwood
Michele is an award-winning stand-up comedian and Jeremy a Billy T Award nominee. Together they are a musical/comedy duo to rival any others. Whether performing for staff parties or corporate clients, Michele and Jeremy will expertly tailor an evening of comedy and music for your function.

“Jeremy has a fine voice and plays a mean guitar.” Edinburgh Evening News, Scotland.

“Michele hits the ground running a comical gauntlet of punchy improvising that quickly builds a rapport with the audience.” Dominion.

Nick Nickolas
One of New Zealand's most popular stand-up comedians, Nick's style of street theatre and comedy has entertained audiences world-wide. He performs a 40 minute show of magic, juggling acts, escape routines, acrobatics and mime and will tailor a performance to suit your specific requirements.

Off Broadway
A very polished performance that features well known songs of leading Broadway musicals, including Les Miserable, The Phantom, West Side Story, Grease, Starlight Express, Miss Saigon and Jesus Christ Superstar. All numbers are performed in costume and character by New Zealand vocalists. The format of the show can be adapted to meet your needs, complete with relevant stage sets and special effects, and most importantly still allow for interaction over a formal dinner if required. World class entertainment!

Patricia Payne
Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Patricia Payne has sung in 20 different countries, with many of the leading opera singers, including Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras. She is an avid fly-fisherwoman, artist and teacher. Patricia combines her talents to deliver the right combination for you; stories from the world's great opera houses, tall fishing tales, Italian experiences, and she sings some well known arias or opera extracts. Patricia captivates her audience with her warmth, charm and magnificent voice. A perfect accompaniment for that special luncheon, dinner or internationally themed event.

Phil Cass
A touch of Class … or Cass. Phil Cass is an outstanding comedian, and a skilled magician. He is a very polished performer who incorporates illusions and quick wit into his repartee. Recent feedback from a corporate audience included a comment “the best comedian” I've ever seen.

The Three Waiters
The original of the concept and truly brilliant show, polished and professional. Everything is running smoothly on the night and then one of the waiters bursts into an aria during food service and has everyone stunned. The show continues with all three waiters bursting into beautiful opera and has the audience spell-bound for the evening. This concept has been incredibly successful all over the world, with many people coming up with their own spin on it. A night your guests will never forget.

Speakers
We have a number of other entertaining speakers, comedians and MCs including John Campbell, Petra Bagust and Paul Holmes who may be suitable to speak at or host your Christmas Function. See the Speaker main page or contact us.

Strike
A group of New Zealand’s most outstanding percussionists, founded in 1993. Since its inception, Strike has pushed the boundaries of contemporary percussion performance. In demand both within New Zealand and overseas, their unique and dynamic music melds together a vast array of styles as diverse as classical, drum & bass, and ethnic drumming. A Strike performance, encompassing a broad variety of choreographic and theatrical influences, is a high energy and exhilarating experience. Contact us about their special corporate Christmas rate

The Beat Girls
The Beat Girls present a high-energy, fully choreographed and costumed show featuring hits from the 60s to the 00s. As they take the stage by storm an evening of musical and visual excitement unfolds with a string of hits by everyone from The Beatles and Abba to The B52s and Kylie Minogue. Sharp vocal harmonies, great Go-Go dancing and fabulous costumes go together to form a very polished act that starts the moment they step on stage.

The Improvisors
Interactive comedy tailored to your specific Christmas event. May include dinner theatre, or themed evenings as an entertainment package. Suitable for a variety of Christmas functions including cocktail evenings and client or staff dinners.

The Minstrel
Imagine a New Zealander who is passionate about his country, it's people, sport, culture and issues. Combine this passion with singing and songwriting skills—and you have The Minstrel, a superb entertainer and talented musician who can play light background music, perform a bracket of his own songs about New Zealand, and provide dance music as well. And that's not all—The Minstrel will script and sing a song specifically about your organisation or function.

The “other” Three Tenors
Trading on the success of Domingo, Carreras, Pavarotti and Connelly (Billy), The “other” Three Tenors have tickled the funny bones of many audiences. Three real life opera singers play the parts of Jose Canary-arse, Placebo the Dingo and Lou Charno Pavagrotty. The programme is flexible, but contains only well known and extremely popular pieces so everyone at your Christmas function, even the most ardent opera hater, will enjoy themselves.

The Three Kings Tribute
This high-energy tribute show provides a look and sound that is closer than close to The Bee Gees, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison. An entertaining and varied band that will get your guests up on the dance floor at your Christmas Party.

The Topp Twins
This well-known duo performs an interactive entertainment show where cabaret meets slapstick. Camp Leader and Camp Mother, and other familiar faces like the Gingham Sisters or Ken and Ken, lead you through a series of original songs and combine near impossible vocal harmonies, spontaneous humour, visual comedy and the distinctive Topp Twins yodel to produce a total entertainment experience. As they say themselves, “we amuse but never abuse” and “we send up rather than put down.”

Theatresports
One of the most popular entertainment options. Theatresports have created new ways of taking your conference, event, or dinner by storm to make it a sparkling comic affair. Show includes songs, poems and skits featuring your business, your people and your event. These shows have been performed on boats and trains, in boardrooms, living rooms, hotels and conference centres, from Queen Street to Queenstown.

Tongue & Groove
With two of NZ's top female singers out front, Zara & Charlie formerly from award winning band Deep Obsession, Tongue & Groove perform a wide range of songs to satisfy all age groups, and play only well known songs that everyone loves
For over 12 years, Tongue & Groove has consistently been considered Auckland's premier covers band.

DIVA
Three charismatic, groovy girls sing and dance their hearts out to all your favourite songs, backed up with high-quality backing music. Often described as the “most happening thing in town”, with the versatility to customise every show. Highly experienced and professional singers with a diverse selection of costume changes for every set. Will get your audience grooving!

Ward & Tutheridge
A multi-talented duo able to spice up your Christmas function with customised entertainment all night long. Otherwise recognised as The Famous French Waiters, The Bald Boys and The Love Bugs, Greg Ward and Brett Tutheridge are an amazingly versatile pair. Their interactive act provides comedy and music with plenty of audience participation.

Wine Options/Tasting
A fun and informative format hosted by a leading wine connoisseur (e.g. Vic Williams, Bob Campbell) where guests are given a series of options as to the wines they taste. Generally run as a competitive format, resulting in an overall group or individual winner.

For more options browse entertainers or contact us if what you're looking for isn't listed here.