THINGS JUST GOT PERSONNEL: H.R. THE MUSICAL #2, A PROVOCATIVE NEW SKETCH COMEDY

Silliness prospects just got exponential with Artsense Productions announcing a follow-up to its runaway 2024 hit, H.R. The Musical: the no-nonsense (which means all kinds of nonsense) H.R. The Musical #2.
 
CEO Richard (“Dick”) and his band of generic employees return to Q Theatre, from 25 Nov – 6 Dec, with a completely new show of riotous musical sketch-comedy.
 
Says writer-producer Amy Mansfield, “We’re delighted to be back in front of Tāmaki-makau-rau Auckland audiences with the kind of work they told us they want: hilarious, relevant and relatable views into the mad work world we all make our way through every day.”
 
Mansfield is a strong believer in the wisdom and voice of audiences, both in her artistic practice and as a producer. “Everyone has a work story to tell, and the more absurd the better! For H.R. The Musical #2, I’m crowd-sourcing work stories from real-life human resources.”
 
Like its predecessor, the show will include a range of musical genres, including Renaissance, pop, rockabilly, latin, and oonst-oonst. H.R. The Musical #2 will tackle up-to-the-minute workplace conundrums through the medium of the belly laugh.
 
Fresh from performing a successful solo show at NZ International Comedy Festival, actor (and ex-HR executive) Mika Austin is looking forward to exercising her comedy muscles again in H.R. The Musical #2’s two-week stint to kick off the silly season. “We’re welcoming you back to the team stand-up along with your workmates, your clients, and even your boss. H.R. The Musical #2 is for anyone who’s ever had a job, or thought about getting one.”
 

“The absurdity of office nitwittery is on full display in this show and it is a riot.” – Theatreview

 
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H.R. The Musical #2
25 Nov - 6 Dec 2025
Q Theatre, Rangatira
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Presented by Artsense Productions
Written and composed by Amy Mansfield
Performed by Mika Austin and Amy Mansfield, with further cast and collaborators to be announced
Sound engineering by Luke Finlay, Primal Mastering
Artwork by Leith Macfarlane
Sound design and production by Lizzie Buckton (Sleeping Moa Studios) and Amy Mansfield
Photography by Michelle McLennan
 
Audience Warnings
Haze. Coarse language. Adult themes.
 
Audiences from the sold-out seasons in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch said:
“I was laughing so hard I nearly fell out of my seat”
“Loved every moment of it”
“Bloody brilliant”
“Irreverent, provocative, unmissable”