Matt Bell - Hot Pursuit: Confessions of a Speed Dater
Beer DeLuxe - Fed Square (Melbourne, VIC)
Saturday, 5 April 2025 7:30 pm
He’s single, gay, 33—and if dating were a sport, he’d have retired injured.
After a decade of awkward silences, ghostings, and men who think “So what do you do?” is a personality, Matt took a leap into speed dating. Spoiler alert: it went horribly.
Award-nominated comedian Matt Bell returns with Hot Pursuit: Confessions of a Speed Dater—a hilariously raw account of one night, countless cringe-worthy moments and a seemingly endless parade of disappointing men. From the guy who pitched a pyramid scheme to the men with more baggage than an airport carousel, Matt spares no detail and pulls no punches.
It’s speed dating gone spectacularly wrong, all from the safety of your seat. Come laugh, cringe, and feel oddly grateful it wasn’t you. Think your dating life’s a mess? Buckle up
★★★★★ "An extremely talented comedian . . . the most innovative experience you'll have at this year's festival" - The AU Review
★★★★ "A marvellous revelation" - The Age
Duration 60min
Recommended for ages 15+
Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Contains coarse language and adult themes
General Admission
After a decade of awkward silences, ghostings, and men who think “So what do you do?” is a personality, Matt took a leap into speed dating. Spoiler alert: it went horribly.
Award-nominated comedian Matt Bell returns with Hot Pursuit: Confessions of a Speed Dater—a hilariously raw account of one night, countless cringe-worthy moments and a seemingly endless parade of disappointing men. From the guy who pitched a pyramid scheme to the men with more baggage than an airport carousel, Matt spares no detail and pulls no punches.
It’s speed dating gone spectacularly wrong, all from the safety of your seat. Come laugh, cringe, and feel oddly grateful it wasn’t you. Think your dating life’s a mess? Buckle up
★★★★★ "An extremely talented comedian . . . the most innovative experience you'll have at this year's festival" - The AU Review
★★★★ "A marvellous revelation" - The Age
Duration 60min
Recommended for ages 15+
Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Contains coarse language and adult themes
General Admission