Monfu:

(n.) Outsiders who get an inside joke

Monfu is an award-winning boutique production company based in Wellington presenting comedy, circus and theatre shows in New Zealand and beyond. We have critically-acclaimed shows in repertoire, regular performance evenings, and are available to produce special events. With decades of experience in circus, theatre, comedy and music, and having toured to twenty countries and collecting many accolades, we aim to create high quality shows of an international standard. Monfu is also committed to nurturing emerging artists and contributing to cultivating a more inclusive and vibrant community. 

WINNER of The 2022 Wellington Comedy Awards’ Innovation Award

RocT Photography

MONFU In The Media

Stuff NZ (profile on Sachie and Trent)
RNZ (on Fish Saw)
Stage Direction on 95bFM (on Fish Saw)
NZ Herald (on Fish Saw, NZ Herald subscribers only)
The Regional News  (on Street Performance)
The Regional News (on The Birdmann and Egg in BIRDHOUSE)
The Big Idea (Sachie's Advice to Her 22-Year-Old Self)
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    Trent H Baumann

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER

    Trent is a wordsmith, ideas man and innovative director and self-confessed cake addict.

  • A cute tuxedo cat

    Nina Bean Pocket

    CUTENESS DIRECTOR, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

    Nina always dresses formally and is in charge of naps. Her best friend is a toy dog named Peter.

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    Sachie Mikawa

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMPOSER, PRODUCER

    Sachie writes all the music for Monfu shows, and is a cat whisperer and Reiki Master.