Comedy

Penny Ashton - Showy Ovaries Live

In this live show, Penny Ashton (Promise & Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom) will quiz comedy legend Justine Smith (Taskmaster NZ) all about her life, loves, ovaries and otherwise as they laugh together at society's bullshit and their journey to giving exponentially less f**ks.

$23 - $26 (service fees may apply)
60 minutes
Sat 20 May 2023

With nearly 20,000 downloads, Showy Ovaries is a podcast that takes a frank, funny and unabashed look at women's bodies whilst kicking shame out the door.

In this live show, Penny Ashton (Promise & Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom) will quiz comedy legend Justine Smith (Taskmaster NZ) all about her life, loves, ovaries and otherwise as they laugh together at society's bullshit and their journey to giving exponentially less f**ks.

Showy Ovaries Live was a raucous, ruddy good laugh” – Nelson Mail

You obviously have good taste. Check out the full line up in the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 5 – 28 May.

Audience warnings
This show is suitable for ages 16+.
Please note, the show will be audio recorded. 

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