Samantha Hannah & Lesa MacLeod-Whiting

Stand-up comedy from two of New Zealand's brightest emerging talents and hosts of the award-winning podcast Are We Pals?. Join Scottish comedian Samantha Hannah (2026 Billy T Award Nominee) and Kiwi Lesa MacLeod-Whiting (2025 Billy T Award Nominee, as seen on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee) as they descend on Naarm for the first time. They've both just had their second child, within a month of each other, and decided this would be the peak time to attend the best comedy festival in the world. They have convinced their entire families to come with them to make it happen. Don't let them regret it. 

What reviewers have said about them:

Lesa:
'She is ready for the spotlight.' NZ Herald
'Very silly and very smart.' Stuff (NZ)
'Effortlessly clever and endlessly charismatic.' The Post

Sammy:
'An utterly engaging storyteller.' The Post
'Has the room in tears of laughter.' Theatreview (NZ)
'Expert stand-up throughout.' Chortle (UK)