2013 Edinburgh Fringe
Matt Okine: Being Black & Chicken & S#%t
Winner, Best Newcomer, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2012. Award-winning comic Matt Okine is black, likes chicken and make his Edinburgh debut off the back of a massive year of recognition around the world. One of the most exciting comics to emerge from Australia in recent years, Matt was nominated Time Out Sydney Comedy Festival Show of the Year, and earned a nomination as Time Out Sydney Comedian of the Year. 'Skilfully crafted and confidently told, this personable stand-up already feels like the finished article.' **** (Metro). 'Outstanding.' (Time Out Sydney).
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Matt Okine: Toasting an Edinburgh newcomer
Having been declared Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival last year, Matt Okine has brought the show that won him the prize - Being Black & Chicken & S#%t - to the Fringe this month. We threw some questions in Matt's general direction to find out more...
Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 20th August 2013Fringe comedy debut: Matt Okine
The comic Matt Okine appears for the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.
The List, 31st July 2013More details
WINNER - Best of the Fest, Sydney Comedy Festival 2013.
WINNER - Best Newcomer, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2012.
NOMINEE - Time Out Sydney Comedian of the Year 2011.
NOMINEE - Time Out Sydney Comedy Festival Show of the Year 2011.
Matt Okine wants to get rich, and fast. Not just a little bit rich. Proper rich. Like, "fat stacks" rich. Like, "sultan" rich. Like, "hovercraft" rich.
Award-winning comedian Matt Okine spent 2012 performing around the world to rave reviews. One of the most exciting comics to emerge from Australia in recent years, Matt is making his Edinburgh debut.
Soho Theatre, Century Entertainment and Underbelly are delighted to bring Being Black & Chicken & S#%t to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a sell-out seasons at the Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the invite-only Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. Here he makes his Edinburgh debut after an acclaimed run at Soho Theatre last August.
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st Jul 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 1st Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 2nd Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 3rd Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 4th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 5th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 6th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 7th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 8th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 9th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 10th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 11th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 12th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 13th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 14th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 15th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 16th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 17th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 18th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 19th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 20th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 21st Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 22nd Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 23rd Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 24th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 25th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |
| 26th Aug 2013 | 18:00 | Udderbelly, Bristo Square |