New Clown Comedy Cabaret At The Gods Paramount In Feb

23 JANUARY 2026

Two dumb dumbs, one birthday candle, and five million skits. This is Ava O’Brien and Peggie Barnes at their stupidest.

Stupid Stupid is the debut clown-comedy-cabaret by local artists Ava O’Brien and Peggie Barnes (nominated Most Promising Newcomer, Wellington Theatre Awards 2025).

Hitting NZ Fringe audiences February 14th-15th and in a shining new venue, The Loft at The Gods Paramount, no less. Let this be your Valentine's Night plans.

After years of friendship, competition, and spitting behind each other's backs, they’re finally putting it on stage… This is a variety show for people that like seeing a variety of options and talents if the variety of options and talents you like are just Ava and Peggie.

Going out for dinner? This is the show.

“Peggie… a ridiculously camp powerhouse.” - James Redwood, Theatreview

“Ava O’Brien’s strong performance [is] eccentric, charming, and devoted.” - Tim Stevenson, Theatreview

Brought to you by some of the misunderstood minds behind award-winning Fringe favourites, HAUSDOWN, Death, Ray, blackpill, and Antarctic Endeavours. Directed by Katie Hill and Rachel McLean. Stupid Stupid is the glitz and glamour successor from these talented Pōneke creatives.

Dates & Times:

7.30pm, Saturday 14th February 2026

9.00pm, Saturday 14th February 2026

7:30pm, Sunday 15th February 2026

Duration: 50 Minutes

Venue: The Loft, The Gods - Paramount

Tickets: $15.00 - $25.00, book at fringe.co.nz

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