Comedy

Eli Matthewson // Daddy Short Legs: Return Season

An encore season of Eli Matthewson’s Fred Award-winning show, a hilarious hour of stand-up exploring a massive family revelation.

$25 - $30 (Service fees may apply)
1 hour (no interval)
Fri 23 & Sat 24 July

Encore season - winner of the 2021 Fred Award (Best Show, NZ International Comedy Festival).

One of New Zealand's best joke writers is back behind the wheel with a brand new hour of stand-up about the huge life-revelations that take place in shittiest of cars. Eli is almost old enough to be a "daddy", but his own father is stealing some of his thunder... 

Head Writer – Have You Been Paying Attention
 
Winner – Director's Award 2019, NZ International Comedy Festival 
Nominee – Fred Award for Best NZ Show 2017, NZICF  
Nominee – Billy T Award 2015 & 2013, NZICF 

This show contains adult themes and language.

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