The Cabana Comedy Bash

A stand up comedy show featuring four comics currently touring the pro circuit for a variety of laughs.

Corey Guitard - A Canadian comic who’s been walking the Te Araroa trail off and on for over a year. He’s been writing jokes in his tent, and is excited to tell jokes to someone who’s not a bird.


Ben Tito Caldwell - is navigating some new territory in recent months. Separation and co-parenting! After being married for nine years, he's getting used to single life again whilst having to answer all the awkward questions his kids have about why Mummy and Daddy don't love each other anymore.

Brutally honest, but hilarious to boot!

Emma Bowyer - is a comedian, actor, and full-time tea enthusiast who juggles her career and three kids with the grace of a caffeinated octopus. Known for her sharp wit and love of chocolate (the darker, the better), Emma finds the funny in everything from school runs to auditions — often at the same time. Whether she’s on stage, screen, or hiding in the pantry for five minutes of peace, Emma brings heart, humour, and just the right amount of biscuit crumbs.

Karen Leslie - Hawkes Bay's own queen of Uncool; comic, actor, writer and radio host. Still disappointed that joing the "sandwich generation" did not include actual sandwiches. Corey Guitard - A Canadian comic who’s been walking the Te Araroa trail off and on for over a year. He’s been writing jokes in his tent, and is excited to tell jokes to someone who’s not a bird.


Ben Tito Caldwell - is navigating some new territory in recent months. Separation and co-parenting! After being married for nine years, he's getting used to single life again whilst having to answer all the awkward questions his kids have about why Mummy and Daddy don't love each other anymore.

Brutally honest, but hilarious to boot!

Emma Bowyer - is a comedian, actor, and full-time tea enthusiast who juggles her career and three kids with the grace of a caffeinated octopus. Known for her sharp wit and love of chocolate (the darker, the better), Emma finds the funny in everything from school runs to auditions — often at the same time. Whether she’s on stage, screen, or hiding in the pantry for five minutes of peace, Emma brings heart, humour, and just the right amount of biscuit crumbs.

Karen Leslie - Hawkes Bay's own queen of Uncool; comic, actor, writer and radio host. Still disappointed that joing the "sandwich generation" did not include actual sandwiches.