Matt Okine

Comedian // Actor // Musician // Writer

BEING Black ‘N Chicken & Chips - BOOK tour

Based on his award-winning stand-up show, and the loss of his own mother when he was 12, Matt Okine's coming-of-age novel, Being Black ‘n Chicken & Chips, is a funny, heart-warming, and sometimes surreal look at how young people deal with grief, the loss of loved ones, and becoming an adult - all whilst desperately trying to fit in with the other kids.


sat 21 sept

2pm - 5pm

FREE EVENT

sydney I public house petersham

Food Truck Fundraiser

Come on down to Public House Petersham for free chicken nuggets and chips to celebrate the release of Matt Okine’s book, Being Black ‘N Chicken & Chips! Copies of the book will be available to purchase thanks to Better Read Than Dead Bookstore, and Matt will be signing copies on the day. Every sale of the book will contribute to National Breast Cancer Foundation. This is a free event, no bookings required.


tues 24 sept

6pm - 9pm

FREE EVENT but please register to secure your place.

melbourne I johnny’s emporium yarraville

official Melbourne Book Launch

The Sun Bookshop are thrilled to present a special in conversation event with multi-talented comedian, actor, musician, presenter and newly published author Matt Okine to celebrate the release of his new book Being Black 'n Chicken & Chips. This debut novel is a heartbreaking and often hilarious story about trying to grow up when everything is falling apart from one of Australia's leading comic talents.

 Join us at Johnny's Emporium on Tuesday the 24th of September at 6pm to hear Matt speak and to celebrate this wonderful new novel!


wed 25 sept

6PM - 9PM

TICKETS on sale

sydney I Giant Dwarf THEATRE

official Sydney Book Launch

The multi-talented comedian, actor and presenter Matt Okine is one of Australia’s favourite award-winning comedians, and we’ve got Matt for one night only to launch his first book of fiction, Being Black ‘N Chicken, & Chips.

Books will be on sale thanks to Dymocks Sydney, and Matt will be available to personalise and sign your copies at the conclusion of the event.

Courtyard bar opens at 6:00pm for a 7:00pm start. Pop in before the show for a drink and a mingle!

Giant Dwarf is a licensed venue. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


thur 10 oct

6pm - 9pm

FREE EVENT but please register to secure your place.

brisbane I Loft west end

official Brisbane Book Launch

The multi-talented Matt Okine is one of Australia’s favourite award-winning comedians. Join us when Matt returns to his hometown of Brisbane to launch his book, Being Black 'N Chicken, & Chips.

Join Matt to hear all about his new book at Loft West End. Books will be available for purchase on the night thanks to Avid Reader and Matt will be available to sign your copy!