The Unhelpful Therapist: Solve Your Problems Badly

Ever wished therapy involved more revenge and less emotional growth?

Welcome to The Unhelpful Therapist.

Dave Crisante, the former columnist who once gave real people real advice (sorry Australia) now offers a comedy therapy experience that no one asked for and everyone secretly needs.

Think stand-up meets a group session led by someone whose only qualification is that his mum is a psychologist*.

Come armed your pettiest issues: dishwasher crimes, loud chewers, partners who breathe too loud.

Share your problems.
Get terrible advice.
Feel unexpectedly better.

Warning: may encourage pettiness, revenge fantasies, and emotional healing by accident.

Book early - sold-out shows across Australia.

*His mum is NOT a well-known therapist and this show is definitely NOT a cry for attention.

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Comedy • Interactive

New South Wales

: Sat, 21 Feb - Sun, 22 Mar
: 60 min
: The Maple Room at Dom Polski Centre
: PG
: $20 to $28
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Presented by: Dave Crisante

Dave Crisante is a comedian, journalist, and possibly the only performer at the Adelaide Fringe who has been rescued from actual pirates.

By day, he partners with tech companies and scientists as a trainer, MC and keynote speaker.

By night he brings chaos, history, and questionable life choices to the stage.

Dave blends sharp comedy and self-depreciating honesty with deep research and his journalistic flair.

He is the Director of the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks, Dave teaches others how to present with charisma and humour.

Dave runs four types of shows at the Adelaide Fringe:

(1) Alcohol + tasting shows (eg Vino Vibes), (2) History and true crime shows (Dumb Inventions), (3) Crowd work shows (Unhelpful Therapist), & (4) Science comedy shows (Future Science Talks)

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Sat 21 Feb - Sun 22 Feb: 5:00pm

Sat 28 Feb - Sun 01 Mar: 5:00pm

Sat 07 Mar - Sun 08 Mar: 5:00pm

Sat 14 Mar - Sun 15 Mar: 5:00pm

Sat 21 Mar - Sun 22 Mar: 5:00pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $20.00 to $28.00

Early Bird: $19.60

Fringe Member: $14.00 (2 ticket minimum)

Health Care Cardholder: $26.00

Senior: $26.00

Student: $26.00

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

The Maple Room at Dom Polski Centre

Dom Polski Centre, 230 Angas St, 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

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Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: PG

Target Audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | Adults (18+)

Family Friendly: No

Accessibility

: Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage