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The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction

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Wednesday, Sep. 30 7:00 PM Buy Tickets
Thursday, Oct. 1 7:00 PM Buy Tickets

TICKETS ON SALE JULY 21 

“Wildly funny, wildly creative…silly behavior of the highest calibre” The New York Times
 
“An unmissable and unforgettable “comedy experience” Broadway Baby
“My faith in comedy was restored” The Times, London
 
The Umbilical Brothers are an international comedy phenomenon.

Their Nickelodeon series “The Upside Down Show”, as well as Disney’s “The Book of Once Upon A Time,"  “The Sideshow” and “Maisy” delivered them a fanbase of both fanatical toddlers and late-night, Taki-eating couch potatoes.

Named as two of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People In Entertainment," they have appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, after James Brown at Woodstock ’99, and before the Queen.
They’ve performed in 40 countries. From Hawaii to Tokyo, New York to Moscow, audiences have laughed like idiots at their acclaimed performances that use a fast-paced mix of movement, vocal sound effects and verbal interplay to cleverly twist theatrical rules and everyday situations into comedy triumph.
 
Their online videos are viewed by over 200,000 people a month. Their appeal crosses generations, as children in the audience are as enthralled by the physical comedy as the adults, while the more complex material hits its grown-up targets. The result: entertainment that is as critically praised as it is loved by a broad audience.

They haven’t just broken down the rules of theatre; they’ve invented a new theatrical multiverse. Unbelievable human performances meets special-effects wizadry. It feels so much like magic, you’ll want to burn them at the stake. 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 @ 7:00 PM

MATCHBOX 4

RUNTIME:
90 minutes with no intermission

TICKETS:
$79 Zone A
$59 Zone B
$49 Zone C

This event is recommended for audiences ages 12 and older.

Late seating is at management's discretion.


PLAN YOUR VISIT TO MATCH

🎟️ BOX OFFICE & TICKETING 

  • Online sales end 30 minutes prior to curtain. After this time, tickets may be available in person at the MATCH Box Office. 
  • The Box Office opens 2 hours prior to curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales. 
  • All sales are final. No refunds or cancellations after purchase. 
  • Have a discount code and need instructions on how to use it? CLICK HERE.
  • Why is there a Box Office Support fee per ticket? CLICK HERE to learn more. 

⏱️ BEFORE THE SHOW 

  • MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event. 
    Enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or snack before the show. 
    View concessions menu. 
  • Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. 
  • Late seating is at management's discretion.

🚗 LOCATION & PARKING: MATCH is located in Midtown Houston. Click here for directions and parking options, including garages and metered street parking.

🍽️ RESTAURANTS & BARS: Make it a night out! Click here for a curated list of nearby restaurants and bars within walking distance of MATCH.

♿ ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. For accessible seating or special assistance, please contact the box office in advance so we can help accommodate your needs. Click here to email the box office. 

July 15, 2026