Markus Birdman in hospital pajamas, sitting on a hospital bed, holding a half-peeled banana in his hands.

Markus Birdman: The Bearable Heaviness of Nearly Not Be-ing

Comedy • Stand-up
United Kingdom • SA Premiere

Think you had a tough lockdown? I mean, you probably did. But on June 5th 2021, I had a stroke. It was my second. I found myself in hospital, mid lockdown, with no visitors allowed. I've permanently lost half my eyesight. One night I went to the toilet and sat down on another naked blind man, already there. I was too blind to see him. He was too blind to stop me!  
So it's not ALL doom! 

I’d like to tell you about it. Not to create feelings of pity toward me, more a sense of awe & fawning admiration. 

I have had a unique experience about a topic, often sniggered over, but I'm keen to make you laugh, but also to raise a little awareness. Well done me! (ahem!) 

★★★★ “This soul bearing show is a joy. Such weighty material, handled with the utmost respect” The Skinny 
 

 

 

Presented by: Mary Tobin Presents

Mary Tobin Presents has been laughing and presenting the finest and funniest of International and Australian Comedy for over 30 years. Formed in 1986 by comedy producer, Mary Tobin, the company has produced hundreds of unsubsidised shows in a variety of genres including comedy, cabaret, magic, music and theatre.