Cancer and Cartwheels - Dr Jo Prendergast
Psychiatrist and award-winning comedian returns after a sold out, critically acclaimed debut.
Laugh through the tough stuff with an hilarious night of meaningful comedy!
A light-hearted show about Dr Jo’s victory over cancer and her cartwheeling ability.
Jo was always good at cartwheels. It was her thing. In 1981 Jo did a cart-wheel-a-thon for Telethon. She was that good.
In 2021 Jo was diagnosed with cancer. Her right arm was significantly disabled. Would Jo be able to cartwheel again?
Illness, aging and menopause - a comedy show about coping with change.
“an absolute delight” Art Murmurs
"a terrific way of sharing educational information” Backstage Christchurch
“resoundingly funny” Theatreview
- Fringe Fund Recipient
- d/Deaf and/or Lived Experience of Disability Shows
- Tue, 11 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
- 55 min
- Monocle at The Howling Owl
- MA15+ (1 Warning)
- $18 to $32
- All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.
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A resoundingly funny performance - Margaret Austin, Theatreview
Cancer and cartwheels is an absolute delight - Art Murmurs
A cracker of a show with an important message - Mikyla Gilbert, Glam Adelaide
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A resoundingly funny performance - Margaret Austin, Theatreview
Cancer and cartwheels is an absolute delight - Art Murmurs
A cracker of a show with an important message - Mikyla Gilbert, Glam Adelaide
Presented by: Dr Jo Prendergast
Jo is a New Zealand based comedian, improviser, and actor. She is also a psychiatrist and author of ‘When Life Sucks’. Jo was nominated for Breakthrough Comedian at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards 2020 and long listed for the Billy T Award 2023. Her debut solo comedy show ‘Jo Ghastly: The Cool Mum’ won multiple festival awards in NZ and received 5-star reviews at Adelaide Fringe 2023. Screen appearances include feature film ‘The Stolen’ and TVNZ’s ‘Adam and Eve Show’. Jo has featured as a guest on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, The Project, Channel 9 Today Extra, ABC Weekend Breakfast and TVNZ Breakfast, The AM show, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Scotland TV Best Jokes Edinburgh Fringe 2024.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Full price:
$32.00
BankSA Cardholder:
$24.00
Concession: $18.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.
1 Venue
Monocle at The Howling Owl
The Howling Owl, 10 Vaughan Pl, Adelaide, Kaurna
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Cancer story with positive outcome. Frequent body humour.
Accessibility
- High Audio Content