Get ready, Brisbane – Matteo Lane is making his fabulous return down under! Following sold-out shows across the globe, this comedy superstar is back with his razor-sharp wit, powerhouse vocals, and unapologetically bold humor. Known for his hit specials Hair Plugs & Heartache and The Advice Special, Matteo dives into everything from dating disasters and pop culture obsessions to life as a gay man navigating the modern world – all with musical flair and operatic precision.
You’ve seen him on Netflix’s Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, Survival of the Thickest, and heard him in Upgraded and Molli & Max in the Future – now catch him live in Brisbane for one night only on 10 September.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the magic, Matteo’s mix of stand-up, storytelling, and song is an unmissable night of comedy gold. Grab your friends, bring your best laugh, and get your tickets now!
Matteo Lane is a multifaceted talent known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musical prowess and artistic versatility. Hailing from Chicago, Lane’s comedic journey has taken him from New York City comedy clubs to sold-out performances across the globe, including Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. His next stand-up special will debut on Hulu in May 2025.
Previously named as one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” and described by Advocate as “bold and unflinchingly genuine”, Lane tackles a wide range of topics from his experiences as a gay man to hilarious insights into everyday life. His special Hair Plugs & Heartache and the fan favorite The Advice Special, have all garnered millions of views. On screen, his credits include the Amazon Original film, Upgraded, the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest opposite Michelle Buteau, the feature film Molli & Max in the Future, which premiered at SXSW, and Netflix’s all-queer stand-up special Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution. Fluent in five languages and with a singing range of six octaves, Matteo has lived in Italy as an oil painter and classically trained opera singer before starting his comedy career.
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