This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

"maybe he's born with it, maybe it's adhd" artist makes model pose to camera in the style of a makeup advert
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Maybe He's Born With It, Maybe It's ADHD

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW AND PAY ATTENTION!

Sound familiar?

It will if you're part of the 1 in 20 people who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

QUIT READING AHEAD!

This show explores a lifetime of experiences in living with ahdh* to help understand family, friends, partners or colleagues with a condition

YOU NEED TO SLOW DOWN!

To answer a very simple question.

WHY CAN'T YOU BE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!

*Read this before finishing? This show is for you.

WINNER - Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award 2024
WINNER - Fringeworld Weekly Theatre Award 2024
Shortlisted Martin Sims Award FringeWorld 2024

★★★★★ "Pure comedy brilliance"  Glam Adelaide 2025

★★★★1/2 "A must see" FringeFeed 2024 

★★★★1/2 - "An insanely talented comedian"  Whats The Show Melbourne 2024

Presented by: Colin Ebsworth

Colin Ebsworth is an acclaimed West Australian performer of over 15 years. With a career spanning hilarious standup comedy, irreverent live talkshows and moving storytelling he's a dynamic artist with a reputation for engaging and creative works.
Comedy • Storytelling
Western Australia
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: MA15+
Coarse Language: Frequent, Strong
Sexual References: Occasional, Strong

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content

Presenter

Presented by: Colin Ebsworth

Colin Ebsworth is an acclaimed West Australian performer of over 15 years. With a career spanning hilarious standup comedy, irreverent live talkshows and moving storytelling he's a dynamic artist with a reputation for engaging and creative works.