Kathy Griffin coming to NZ after Trump scandal

Comedian Kathy Griffin is going on a world tour. Photo / Getty Images.

Ever since that photo emerged of Kathy Griffin holding a severed Trump head, she's become one of the most famous comedians in the world - and she's rolling with it.

After fielding hate tweets, media criticism, job losses, CBS attempting to blackmail her into apologising and even an investigation by the Secret Service, Griffin has one hell of a story to tell.

So she's going on a world tour to tell it, and she's starting here in Auckland where she'll perform her aptly named "Laugh Your Head Off" show live for the first time.

"Who knew? One photo that sparked a conversation led to offers from around the world," says Griffin.

"So I look forward to making audiences laugh, telling them the whole sorted, ridiculous, but hilarious story."

Griffin is a Guinness World Record holder for the Most Televised Comedy Specials by any comedian in history, has two best-selling books and a docu-series, and two Emmys and a Grammy.

But now, she just wants to tell her side of the story and warns: "My show isn't for the faint of heart so leave your kids at home".

"My motto is 'Funny First.' But don't worry, we've got some serious smack talking to do about everything and everyone...with love, of course."

Kathy Griffin will play Auckland's Bruce Mason Centre on October 19.

Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday, September 1 and the My Live Nation presale starts 10am, August 30 and ends 5pm, August 31. See livenation.co.nz.