Multi-talented stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and presenter Pax Assadi is hitting the road for his very first nationwide tour of Handsome Boy, hot off the heels of his critically acclaimed sitcom Raised by Refugees. Starting in Palmerston North on October 7th, Pax will delight crowds as he travels to Hamilton, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Whangarei to deliver an evening of hilarity.

Celebrated by peers and critics alike, Pax is one of Aotearoa’s strongest and most important comedic voices. His career started in 2011 and has led to continued success as a stand-up comedian, writer, media personality and actor who has established himself as a much-loved mainstay on NZ television screens. Pax has appeared on Have You Been Paying Attention, 7 Days, The Great Kiwi Bake Off, and 60 Seconds, and in 2020 he hosted the NZ International Comedy Gala to rave reviews.

He’s flexed his acting skills on Mean Mums, Tongue Tied, Jandal Burn and The Breaker Upperers, before going on to release Raised by Refugees, a semi-autobiographical stand-up show which he wrote, produced, and starred in. The show released in 2022 to critical acclaim and has since been renewed for a second season.

Pax has racked up an impressive array of awards over the years. At the NZ International Comedy Festival, Pax was nominated for the coveted Billy T and Fred Dagg Awards. He has also been nominated for Best MC, Best Comedy Performance on Television, and Best Male Comedian three times, and has won the award for Gag Of The Year. Pax is currently working on his debut novel.

“By the end of his show you don't feel like you've been at a stand-up gig at all, but instead have just had a few laughs with an old friend around the dining room table.” – Stuff

“A masterful storyteller we all listen enraptured as he places us in his position” – Libel.co.nz

“Assadi set the standard for the night and undoubtedly left the audience keen to track down his next full gig.” – NZ Herald

PAX ASSADI
Handsome Boy

THE REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH    FRIDAY, OCT 7
CLARENCE ST. THEATRE, HAMILTON    THURSDAY, OCT 13
THEATRE ROYAL, NEW PLYMOUTH                                  FRIDAY, OCT 14
HAWKES BAY ARTS & EVENTS CENTRE, NAPIER         THURSDAY, OCT 20
THEATRE ROYAL, NELSON                                                FRIDAY, OCT 21
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL, CHRISTCHURCH                     THURSDAY, OCT 27
OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON                                         FRIDAY, OCT 28
Q THEATRE, AUCKLAND     THURSDAY, NOV 3
Q THEATRE, AUCKLAND                                                     FRIDAY, NOV 4
Q THEATRE, AUCKLAND                                                     SATURDAY, NOV 5
FORUM NORTH, WHANGAREI                                            SATURDAY, NOV 19

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For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
https://www.paxassadi.com/touring

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