About Abby Howells
Videos (28)
Videos 1 to 24 of 28.
4:28Conan O'Brien Meets Abby Howells
93.4K views
1:45Order these Objects I Taskmaster NZ - Abby Howells
31.5K views
0:41Romance at it's finest I Abby Howells
28K views
1:09What's everyone's favourite military strategy? I Abby Howells
26K views
1:32Match with Paul I Taskmaster NZ - Abby Howells
19.8K views
2:03Protect the Egg I Taskmaster NZ - Abby Howells
17.2K views
1:04The Most Delightful Package From a Sketchy Place I Taskmaster NZ - Abby Howells
16.9K views
0:43Abby Howells I Guy Mont-Spelling Bee I Old Fashioned Woman
16.3K views
2:20Abby Howells - Spelling Bee Australia Intro
16.2K views
0:40Autistic People Love Trains I Abby Howells
14.5K views
1:06EPIC TAKEDOWN OF MY BIGGEST HATER: THE SEA I Abby Howells
13.7K views
1:21I don't like liars and I cannot lie I Abby Howells
10.2K views
1:01When Abby met Conan
9.1K views
0:38Can Abby name ten things lighter than a feather?
8.4K views
0:41Abby Howells | Guy Mont-Spelling Bee | Hors D’oeuvres
7.6K views
4:46Abby Howells - Melbourne Comedy Gala 2026
6.2K views
0:41An alternative spelling of Hors d'Oeuvres I Abby Howells
5.6K views
1:18I love Adam Lambert I Abby Howells
5K views
0:46Abby Howells names trains. She is poor at it.
4.7K views
1:00Abby Teaches Conan about Scrumpy Hands
4.6K views
0:31A message for my Haters I Abby Howells
4.3K views
1:23Exposing my shameful social media presence I Abby Howells
3.5K views
0:57Weird things RFK has said about autism I Abby Howells
3.5K views
4:38Abby Howells - NZ Comedy Gala 2025
3.3K viewsGuest appearances (1)
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Frequently asked questions
When did Abby Howells win the Billy T Award?
She was the winner of the Billy T Award in 2023. She won it for her show La Soupco, which she wrote and performed at the NZICF that year.
What did Abby Howells study?
She received a bachelor of arts in film and media studies from the University of Otago, and a masters in creative writing (specifically screenwriting) from Victoria University of Wellington's International Institute of Modern Letters in 2014. She also completed a PhD in theatre studies from the University of Otago.
Why did Abby Howells quit comedy for seven years?
After starting stand-up in her 20s, Howells quit comedy for seven years following sexual harassment from another comedian and bad experiences with on-stage harassment. During this period she completed her PhD.
What is HarleQueen?
HarleQueen is Howells's show, inspired by her experiences as a woman in comedy, which won the Director's Award at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival in 2021. She also performed the show at Edinburgh Fringe.
Is Abby Howells autistic?
Yes, Howells is open about being autistic, explaining that "It takes the pressure off me a little bit. I can really relax and just be myself."
