Fallen angel and Fred Award winning comedian Eli Matthewson hits The Court Theatre Mainstage for the first time (solo) with his latest hour of stand-up, exploring everything from love languages to the rudest way possible to consume a Berocca.
This show will answer questions like what happens after we die?
Does it even matter?
And what exactly is the plot of The Passion of the Christ 2?
Binge Pass
Want to see everything? This pass gets you one ticket to every single event over the four days…and we aren’t even going to be strict about it, you can pass it round to a friend if you can’t make every event. If you purchase this pass our bookings team will be in touch to confirm seating allocations and other information. Limited to 50 passes only.
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Kai at The Court
Enjoy delicious food and drink at The Court with scrumptious kai from G&T Catering! Our foyer, including the bar and kai, will be open from 5pm. Food orders are to be made at the Coffee Bar.
Please note: you cannot bring your own food to The Court Theatre, however any food purchased on-site, including hot food, may be taken into the auditorium.
Please see below our food menu for Heaven's Devil.
WOODFIRED PIZZAS
Bases made fresh in-house daily, authentic Italian pizza sauce, shredded mozarella.
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Margherita - $20 (V)
Fior Di Latte mozzarella, fresh basil -
Spinach and Mushroom - $23 (V)
Spinach, mushrooms, thyme, caramelised onions, garlic, parmesan -
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie - $25
Roast chicken, brie, cranberry sauce -
Lamb - $25
Roast lamb, caramelised onions, garlic, macerated currants, mint yoghurt
Venerdi gluten free base + $3
Unfortunately we are not celiac friendly
Vegan/dairy free cheese available on requestSIDES & SNACKS
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Rustic Fries - Bucket $11 / Handful $6 (V)
Rustic fries finished with rosemary salt and served with garlic aioli or tomato sauce - Polenta Fries - $10 (V + DF)
Rosemary and chilli, served with a creamy plant-based ranch dip
- Arancini - $10 - 4 pcs (V)
Pumpkin and mozzarella, served with garlic aioli
- Fried Chicken - $13
Crispy fried chicken with spicy sriracha aioli
Extra sauce + $1
V = Vegetarian, DF = Dairy Free
Please note: Due to our small food preparation and service area our food may contain traces of various allergens. Please discuss any dietary requirements with our staff.
Please note: Some items on the menu are subject to seasonal availability.
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Performer Information
Eli matthewson
Eli Matthewson burst onto the local television scene in 2013, starting out as a music presenter for TVNZU. Since then, he has appeared as a panelist on "7 days", as well as an actor and writer for "Funny Girls" and "Jono and Ben". He has featured on Rhys Darby’s mockumentary "Short Poppies" and comedy series "Funny Girls", both acting and writing skits. Eli is now a leading voice in the modern New Zealand comedy scene, earning accolades across the nation and abroad. He is a two time Billy T Awards nominee, double winner of Auckland Fringe’s Best Comedy Award, and in 2017 was a nominee for NZ’s top comedy honour - The Fred Award.
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Reviews & Accolades
Winner – Fred Award 2021, NZ International Comedy Festival
Top 20 Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 - The Telegraph
★★★★★ – EdFringe Review
★★★★ – The Scotsman
★★★★ – Metro