Standup comedy

Elisa was born French. You can't miss it: it is written in her accent.

Tackling the differences between Europe and New Zealand with her trademark curiosity, Elisa's journey is as entertaining as it is relatable.

With boundless energy and infectious laughter, Elisa invites you into her colourful world, where cultural mishaps and hilarious misadventures are all part of the ride.

I started standup comedy in 2022, just when I arrived in New Zealand.

In 2023, I was a finalist of RAW, national contest for new comedians.

Am I a surfer now?

After making her daring escape from the streets of Paris, Elisa is taking on New Zealand one wave at a time with her Work-in-Progress show “Am I a Surfer Now?”.

Tackling the differences between the French and Kiwis with her trademark curiosity, Elisa's journey is as entertaining as it is relatable. Join her for an evening of uproarious anecdotes, cultural quirks, and unforgettable, French-accented humour that will leave you in stitches!

Show currently running in different cities around New Zealand, including at Auckland Fringe Festival and Whangarei Fringe Festival.

Bonjour Babushka

In February 2024, Bonjour Babushka, a show with Dasha Kuprienko, was part of Palmy Comedy Fest.

A Russian and a French woman walk into a bar in New Zealand. They grab a mic and they tell jokes.

Dasha Kuprienko and Elisa Bonnafous make fun of their countries, because yours is so much better. Join these emerging Auckland comedians for a laugh about the absurdity of everyday life, working and making friends and enemies in New Zealand.

*Show in English but we can't get rid of our accent

ImmHAHAgrants

ImmHAHAgrants is a monthly show produced by Dec McHale, Annie Guo, Summer Xia, Henry Cheung and I.

We are on a mission to prove laughter and comedy has no borders.

We took the word immigrant which is a powerful word which is used to describe our communities negatively and reclaimed it.

We are also part of the NZ International Comedy Festival 2024

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