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.
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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.