The History Boy & We Only Talk About Bruno

THE HISTORY BOY

All of history is just stories we tell each other to understand the world, and every story is at least in part about the person doing the telling. Performed by the award-winning Matt Powell (Awkward Threesome, Soap Factory) and inspired by the imperfect recollections of performer and audience alike.

Matt Powell is an improvisor, director, and writer with over 20 years’ experience creating and performing shows. He has been part of The Court Jesters Christchurch), PlayShop, WIT, and Soap Factory. He has been performing in the New Zealand Fringe Festival since 2014. The History Boy is his first full-length solo show, born from a development at Late Night Knife Fight (winner: September 2019).

"Powell brings forth intricate details and quick-witted responses that reward an intelligent audience’s attention." — The Plus Ones, April 2018

Group: Locomotive
Starring: Matt Powell

WE ONLY TALK ABOUT BRUNO

This improvised telenovela is a showcase of love, betrayal, mystery, and comedic drama. It will captivate the hearts of all who witness it. The team won several Cage Matches in Big Fork Theatre in Brisbane, and was the overall Cage Match winner against teams from all over Australia and other countries in the 2022 Brisbane Improv Festival. The unfolding drama and hilarious plotlines of this over-the-top soap opera is a must-watch!

Group: Big Fork Theatre + Laenye Productions

Starring: Janette McBride, Taylor Edwards, Ciaran Kowald, Matias Avaca, China Gonzalez and Mark Grimes

Our fully licensed bar opens one hour before the show begins so come and have a drink before the show.

No audience member is brought up on stage, so you can relax and enjoy the show from the comfort of your seat.

The Covert Theatre, home of improv comedy, is community in spirit and professional in standards. With workshops and shows every night of the week there is something for everyone. Be sure to check out www.coverttheatre.com

To book wheelchair accessible seats, or for assistance with your booking, please email us comedy@coverttheatre.com or call (09) 600 1877