A side view of a medical scan of the head and shoulders of a person. The bones and flesh are shades of grey against the black background. The brain and spinal cord are a rainbow of pretty colours.

KC performing on stage, wearing black pants and a top with a colourful long jacket in Piet Mondrian’s famous geometric print. She holds a microphone and is smiling. In the background beyond the spotlight, the stage is washed with blue light. There is a comfortable chair, and a side table piled with books and a bottle and glass of water.

KC is a friendly-looking white woman in a red business suit, with a simple black top work under the jacket. She has curly brunette hair cascading over one shoulder and wears red lipstick. She is standing in front of a heavy black curtain and is lit as if by a spotlight.

Have You Tried Brain Surgery??

Comedy • Storytelling

Northern Territory • SA Premiere

A story of a brain – a neurodivergent, brilliant, bruised brain. Archaeologist/comedian, KC Martin-Stone, takes us through the history of brain surgery and Western medicine, through an obstacle course of well-wishers and wellness influencers, to a battle for treatment for an unknown condition.

KC has a brain and she's not afraid to use it.

Through five years of misdiagnosis and medical adventures, she has emerged on a mission. Accused of maybe just failing to think enough happy thoughts, she's here to share her hilarious insights into chronic illness and the limitations of ten-minute medicine.

★★★★★ "Frank, fearless and funny" The Lonely Archaeologist
★★★★ Everything Adelaide
"A colourful combination of personal anecdotes, hilarious musings and facts garnered from years of research" Scenestr

KC encourages all audience members to wear a mask and consider the safety of performers, staff and other audience members. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.

Presented by: In Depth Archaeology Productions

In Depth Archaeology Productions creates entertainment that brings the past into the present. It is the home of standup shows, podcasts and TV/streaming concepts that are smart, funny and fun.