Image credit: Matt Mathews / Live Nation
Matt Mathews brings the Not What I Ordered World Tour to State Theatre in Sydney on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 January 2027, both at 19:00. The venue opens its foyer at 18:00 and auditorium at 18:30. Those earlier times are arrival stages, not extra performances, and the two dates are separate choices for the same touring engagement.
From farm videos to a theatre booking
Mathews' official biography traces his online audience to videos of farm chores and describes a working background in boudoir photography before his stand-up career. The current tour is presented through family stories, farm mishaps, relationships and life taking unexpected turns. That context explains the barn setting of the promotional artwork without implying that animals or a farm demonstration will appear on stage. Not What I Ordered is the advertised tour title; earlier specials and online clips are background, not a verified list of routines for these two theatre performances.
Standard seats and the Q&A package differ
The venue publishes B Reserve at A$81.46 and A Reserve at A$91.65, with the Q&A Experience at A$291.07; additional handling or transaction charges may apply. The package includes a premium ticket, group photo, Q&A and commemorative lanyard, rather than a guaranteed individual meeting or an answer to every question. The show is recommended for ages 18 and above. A separate filming notice warns that professional recording and photography may capture audience members for commercial or promotional use, so raise any concern with venue staff before the performance.
Market Street, with two earlier entry times
The theatre is at 49 Market Street. Its visitor guidance identifies Town Hall and St James for trains, QVB for light rail and Gadigal for the metro. Choose the route that suits the evening rather than assuming every service runs to the same timetable. The 18:00 foyer and 18:30 auditorium openings allow time to find the correct section before 19:00. Accessible seating is in the mezzanine, with a hearing loop also available; discuss needs before booking. No confirmed total running time is published, so keep the return journey flexible.
