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Matt Okine
Presented by KBF
Comedy @ The Butter Factory is back for 2026 — and we’re starting big.
The much-loved comedy series returns to the Butterbox Theatre with an unforgettable night of laughs, headlined by one of Australia’s sharpest and most charismatic comedians, Matt Okine, hosted by Ellen Briggs and supported by Dani A, Lord Duffield and Zhanna.
Enjoy the show in style with a Cabaret seat, complete with your very own cheese platter and a glass of wine or soft drink.
Ticket Terms
Times
Saturday 23 May 2026, 07:30PM
1.5hrs
Doors open 7pm | No interval
Cost
Entry
$30
Cabaret Seating
$45
Audience
Audience: 18+ | Warning: contains adult themes, coarse language & sexual references
Matt Okine
Multi-talented actor, writer & presenter Matt Okine is one of Australia’s favourite award-winning comedians, having spent over 20 years appearing on screens and stages around Australia and the world. Triple J, ABC, Okine has won several awards for his comedy including the ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award, and the Best Newcomer Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (which he shared with Ronny Chieng), as well as being nominated for Best Comedy Performer at the Helpmann Awards.
Ellen Briggs
Ellen Briggs is an award-winning standup comedian, author, and MC known for her sharp wit and hugely popular standup comedy show Women Like Us. She performs across Australia and internationally, appears regularly on ABC’s Thank God It’s Friday and Triple M, and is a writer for TV’s Kinne. Warm, relatable, and seriously funny, Ellen is a favourite for corporate events, festivals, and regional audiences.
Zhanna
Born in Russia, raised in Ukraine, and shaped by the US, she now lives on the Gold Coast selling real estate by day and writing comedy by night. Her humour is observational, slightly unhinged, and inspired by aging, bad decisions, and the gap between who we think we are and who we actually are.
Lord Duffield
Scottish Lord with German and Irish ancestry, Australian comedian. Basically, an entitled convict.
Dani A
Rising star in Brisbane Comedy Dani A is cheeky and whip smart debuting at the Butter Factory.
