Photo of comedian Matt Harvey in a blue shrt with Hello stickers on his chest
Comedy, Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Wage Against the Machine

Sex shops, Robodebt and roller coasters!

  • Date 11 April 2025

  • Times 7.30pm

  • Ticket prices See below

Past Event

Looking for laughs and great stories? Matt Harvey is an award-winning comedian, storyteller and writer for The Shovel and The Shot.

With a touring history across Australia, N.Z., the U.S., U.K. and Europe, Matt’s shows have earned rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Whether you’re in the mood for a good chuckle or an engaging narrative, Matt Harvey is the performer for you!

Clock-in for a fast-paced hour of comedic storytelling in the world of customer service where it’s minimum wage, maximum grief… and the customer is always wrong.

Presented by Matt Harvey

What the critics are saying

    Unfailingly funny.

    ArtsHub

    A self-aware, revolution-driven comic who isn't afraid to tell his sins under the guise of a comedy set.

    FringeFeed

  • Bursting at the seams with extraordinary stories.

    Theatre Thoughts (Aust)

    If only Netflix could stumble into one of his performances, Harvey would get the recognition he deserves.

    Theatre Matters

Connect with the Artist

Date

11 April 2025

Tickets

$25 Standard
$22 Concession
$22 Groups (6+)

Duration

One hour (no interval)

All Chapel Off Chapel performances have a strict lockout policy.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before performance time.

Seating & Accessibility

Seating: Allocated Seating

PLEASE NOTE: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, call the Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets.

CONTAINS

Coarse language
This performance is suitable for ages 15+
Depictions of capitalist drudgery & government incompetence

Additional Information

Venue will open one hour prior to showtime.
The venue is CASHLESS.

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