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Comedian Matt Harvey talking into a microphone he holds in his hand, behind him is an illustration of an aeroplane in a blue sky, white clouds and half of the Australian Coat of Arms.
Until 18 Oct

Jokes About The Time I Got Detained In America

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment

Multiple award-winning comedian Matt Harvey returns with this sharp and ridiculous new hour.
Upon attempting to enter America Matt suddenly found his travel plans come to a screeching halt and found himself in a secret back room with angry border agents.

Matt has lived the kind of travel stories you hope never happen to you and has turned them into comedy you definitely want to hear.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 6 Oct
  • 6pm - 7pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thu 8 Oct
  • 6pm - 7pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri 9 Oct
  • 6pm - 7pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat 10 Oct
  • 6pm - 7pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sun 11 Oct
  • 6pm - 7pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thu 15 Oct
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri 16 Oct
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat 17 Oct
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Sun 18 Oct
  • 9pm - 10pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

The Motley Wherehaus
432 Queen St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $25
Book online for Jokes About The Time I Got Detained In America

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0403 654 912
  • email address: info@themotley.com.au
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Also part of Melbourne Fringe Festival

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9 – 18 Oct

Tegan Higginbotham: Follow That Turtle!

Award-winning comedian Tegan Higginbotham is back with an unmissable hour of stand-up gold.

  • Comedy
  • Theatre
A performer in a black outfit, shorts, and a wide-brimmed black hat stands on a stage with a red floor, holding a large, flowing red cloth like a matador.
Until 11 Oct

Marketing Man

Satirical chaos that tears the lid off hustle culture, hype mythology, and the dark art of the sell.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
Comedian Aunty Annette doing stand-up in front of a purple backdrop with her name projected onto it.
14 Oct

Aunty Annette's OutBlak

Aunty is stepping onto the stage to share stories they definitely didn't teach you at school.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
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13 – 17 Oct

Heir

A pregnant therapist has a stranger in her office who seems to know things about her he shouldn't.

  • Theatre
  • Entertainment

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Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

  • Free
  • Hidden gem
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Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

  • Tour
  • Entertainment
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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

  • Restaurant
  • Fine dining

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Comedian Kru Haralle in a yellow blazer with hands in her hair and mouth slightly open.
6 – 10 Oct

Don't Screw the Kru

Comedy about moving cities, clashing cultures and finding home.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
Comedian Arj Barker head shot against a blue background.
13 – 27 Oct

Arj Barker's Safe Space: Tuesdays

The US comedian rocks the basement with new material, plus some classics and guests.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
A live stand-up comedy performance in a dimly lit basement venue or club with an audience seated in the foreground.
17 Oct

Triple Comedy Headliner

Enjoy three headliners for the price of one at the Melbourne Comedy Club.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
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Until 25 Nov

Comedy Therapy

A weekly night of stand-up where comedians try to solve the audience's problems.

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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