This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2025 season. This season is now over.

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CANCELLED - Hot Pursuit: Confessions of a Speed Dater

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 “What do you do?” is a personality, Matt Bell took a leap into speed dating. Spoiler alert: it went horribly.

Award-nominated comedian Matt Bell returns with a hilariously raw recount of one night, countless bad dates, and the absolute worst of modern romance. From the guy who pitched a pyramid scheme to the men with more baggage than an airport carousel, Matt spares no detail.

Expect shocking secrets, cringe-worthy moments, and an endless parade of disappointing men, all from the safety of your seat. Come laugh, cringe, and feel grateful for your own love life because . . . at least you weren’t there.

★★★★★ - The AU Review

★★★★ - The Age

Presented by: Matt Bell

Matt Bell is an award-nominated comedian known for his sharp wit and unique storytelling ability. His work often explores the humorous and absurd aspects of single life combined with the atrocities of the dating scene, resonating with audiences who have experienced the ups and downs of dating in the digital age.

His past shows - including Dead To Me: A Comedy Ghost Tour - have received critical acclaim and rave reviews across sold out seasons at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, Adelaide Feast Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Comedy • LGBTQIA+
Victoria • World Premiere