Comedy

Eli Matthewson - Gutterball

In his new hour of comedy, Eli is on a mission to find out whether he is a nice person or someone who breaks their mum's toes on purpose.

$25 - $30 (service fees may apply)
60 minutes
9 - 13 May 2023

HEADS UP

Due to the state of emergency in Tāmaki Makaurau, Tuesday 9 May's performance will not go ahead. We will contact those with tickets directly. If you haven't heard from us please contact us at boxoffice@qtheatre.co.nz


When he was just five years old, Eli Matthewson dropped a bowling ball on his mother's foot, and he still doesn't know if it was intentional. In his new hour of comedy, Eli is on a mission to find out whether he is a nice person or someone who breaks their mum's toes on purpose.

As seen on Dancing With The Stars, 7 Days, and Have You Been Paying Attention?.

Winner – Fred Award 2021, NZ International Comedy Festival

Top 20 Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 - The Telegraph

★★★★★ – EdFringe Review

★★★★ – The Scotsman

★★★★ – Metro

You obviously have good taste. Check out the full line up in the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 5 – 28 May.

Audience warnings
This show is suitable for ages 13+. Please note, the show on Friday 12th May will be filmed. 

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