Rhys Mathewson
Big Mistake
Winner Director’s Choice 2024 NZ International Comedy Festival
After five years of sobriety, Rhys Mathewson started to relapse. Now in front of a room of strangers, he’s ready to share exactly what happened, from the moment it started to the moment we are all in here together… and he promises it will be hilarious!
In this sharp, vulnerable and deeply personal hour, the Billy T and Fred Award-winning comic (Have You Been Paying Attention?, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, 7 Days, Dancing with the Stars) unpacks addiction, shame, compassion and the chaos of being human – all with gut-punch realness and side-splitting humour.
'A sharp, smart, vulnerable, and surprisingly moving work of comedy.' The Post (NZ)
'One of the best comedians in New Zealand today.' NZ Herald
'A triumph of truth and timing.' Theatreview (NZ)
Strictly for audiences 15+
Language – occasional coarse language
References to self-harm and suicide
References to substance abuse
References to sexual assault or abuse
Winner Director’s Choice 2024 NZ International Comedy Festival
After five years of sobriety, Rhys Mathewson started to relapse. Now in front of a room of strangers, he’s ready to share exactly what happened, from the moment it started to the moment we are all in here together… and he promises it will be hilarious!
In this sharp, vulnerable and deeply personal hour, the Billy T and Fred Award-winning comic (Have You Been Paying Attention?, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, 7 Days, Dancing with the Stars) unpacks addiction, shame, compassion and the chaos of being human – all with gut-punch realness and side-splitting humour.
'A sharp, smart, vulnerable, and surprisingly moving work of comedy.' The Post (NZ)
'One of the best comedians in New Zealand today.' NZ Herald
'A triumph of truth and timing.' Theatreview (NZ)
Strictly for audiences 15+
Language – occasional coarse language
References to self-harm and suicide
References to substance abuse
References to sexual assault or abuse
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