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Ready to laugh, enjoy a night of comedy! This is a benefit concert to raise funds for the 50th Canterbury Folk Festival to be held on Easter weekend 2026 (3-6 April 2026)

Starring:
- Big Jim Small, our comic compere

- Copper and Steel, legendary poems, songs to make you laugh out loud and the understated subtleties of Martin's wit.

- Sue Galvin, infectious humour overflows when Sue is onstage.
- Tony Kiesanowski, with a dry humour and tremendous storytelling

Local stand-up comedians: one being Damon Brady, who will be sharing his music-focused entertainment.

There will be entertainment to fill the night with assured laughter.

Join the fun 

Date

Location

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Christchurch Folk Music Club
29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024

VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm - online bookings will close 2 hours prior to the event start time.  After this time only door sales will be available on the night and will be dependant on the number of seats available in line with the Hall capacity.

LIMITED DOOR SALES AVAILABLE IF ONLINE SALES ARE NOT SOLD OUT. 

Please note that Door Sales are CASH ONLY: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break, also bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available at the bar for purchases only, no cash-out facility.

Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases. 

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