# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Eli just became the first ever New Zealander to move to London, after applying for the "youth" visa on the last possible week he was eligible. He's ready to be a star and the only things in his way are his age and the impending apocalypse. From his brief ballet career to the lofty heights of performing at Dining In The Dark, Eli is ready to share it all to win you over... including the horrific story of his first visit to a gay sauna.

Winner - Best Comedy - Dunedin Fringe 2024

Winner - Fred Award (Best Show) - New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2021

As seen on Dancing With The Stars NZ, 7 Days, Have You Been Paying Attention and Celebrity Treasure Island

As heard on The Male Gayz Podcast 

 
"He’d mop the floor with most of the recent Live At The Apollo box tickers and panel show space blockers." ★★★★ Chortle

“I laughed for an hour solid”
★★★★★ Edinburgh Culture Review

“A thoroughly enjoyable hour …one I would be happy to repeat” 
★★★★ SCOTTISH FIELD 

“Manages to find joy, absurdity and even a few kinky surprises in the disorder of life” 
★★★★ THE RECS
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/eli-matthewson-blood-bender-edinburgh-fringe/200030614967858
- **Event Categories**: comedy, performances, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Assembly Festival
- **lat**: 55.94373731188
- **long**: -3.1878325031549
- **full address**: Assembly Festival, George Square,Edinburgh, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe)
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Eli+Matthewson+-+Blood+Bender+%28Edinburgh+Fringe%29&date=Wed%2C+26+Aug%2C+2026&bg=4

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe) being held?
  - **A:** Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe) takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Assembly Festival, George Square,Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe)?
  - **A:** Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe) is organized by Eli Matthewson.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe) is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Eli Matthewson - Blood Bender (Edinburgh Fringe) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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