Prepare yourself for the ultimate two for one night out. 🍷
Traditional wine tastings can sometimes feel incredibly stiff and intimidating, overflowing with complicated jargon and serious swirling.
The globally acclaimed Australian comedy sensation, An Idiot’s Guide to Wine, is flipping that script entirely.
Landing at Nick’s Comedy Stop for a highly anticipated and limited run on July 11 and July 25, this brilliant event combines a legitimate wine education with a hilarious stand up set.
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It serves as the absolute perfect anti snobbery experience for anyone looking to laugh out loud while casually discovering some amazing new vintages!
Here’s more about the event, what to expect, and why you need to bookmark these dates.
An Australian smash hit finally makes its Boston debut
We always love when a massive global trend finally hits the city.
This particular experience took Australia by storm and has been touring the United States to rave reviews before setting up shop right here in Massachusetts.
The show was created by Australian comedian Merrick Watts, who actually happens to be the only stand up comic in the world boasting a prestigious WSET Level 3 qualification in wine.
Instead of shuffling from table to table while a sommelier gives you a dry lecture behind a bar, the entire room gets to learn and laugh together.
You are getting real, foundational wine knowledge delivered by a single comedian on stage.
It essentially acts as a compressed wine 101 class disguised as a comedy show, giving you just enough liquid courage and trivia to totally impress your friends at your next dinner party.
A dense tasting experience without the pretentious jargon
You are not just sitting back and listening to jokes all night.
Throughout the breezy 70 minute show, the audience gets a guided tasting of six different curated wines sourced from all around the world.
That is a seriously action packed schedule for a casual, entertainment first evening.
Fans of the show rave about the sneaky good value since you get a proper comedy set and a full tasting flight on a single ticket rather than paying for both separately.
The creators actively market the event to “idiots” who feel totally lost looking at a fancy wine list. They strip away all the pretentiousness so you can just focus on the flavors and the punchlines. According to past attendees, the absolute hardest part of the entire evening is trying not to spill your drink while laughing at the material.
Secure your tickets before this limited run vanishes
Since this is a touring production and not a permanent fixture, there are only a handful of time slots available to catch the magic.
The show is currently scheduled for very limited dates, specifically hitting the stage on Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, July 25 at Nick’s Comedy Stop located right in the Theater District at 100 Warrenton Street.
Because of the massive success abroad and the rare scarcity of these dates, you will want to grab your crew and lock down your spot fast.
You can snag your tickets directly online now and prepare for the funniest, most unpretentious lesson you will ever take.
