The makers of 2024 NZ Int’l Comedy Fest hit H.R. The Musical return this year with their solo verbatim comedy set in a lecture theatre, I Didn't Invite You Here to Lecture Me, where “outrageously funny” Mika Austin takes you back to the classroom for a quick-fire education, word for word. 

Seven years of verbatim quotes from 7,000 pages of university notes are gleefully stitched together by writer Amy Mansfield in this solo show following eight characters across multiple subjects. From linguistics to education to law and policy, this merciless examination of lecturers and back-row bandits is guaranteed to get you a degree in 60 minutes.

The show premiered in seven living rooms and a bookshop in Auckland Fringe, and toured to Melbourne direct from a sold-out season at Auckland’s Basement Theatre. It has since been staged at Dunedin Arts Festival, The University of Auckland Business School, the prestigious Northern Club, a warehouse, and even a church.  

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“I laughed so hard my ribs hurt" - Audience member

"Superb" - Theatreview

"Phenomenal" - Theatrescenes

"Austin's performance is razor sharp" - Flat City Field Notes
 

Written by Amy Mansfield

Performed by Mika Austin

This season directed by Michael Hurst

Artwork by Leith Macfarlane

Photography by Michelle McLennan
 

Part of 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo

Book here:

https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/i-didnt-invite-you-here-to-lecture-me/

https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/i-didnt-invite-you-here-to-lecture-me/