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Come laugh through the tough stuff: songs, sketch and standup about #coping in a full-on world!
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From: Ōtautahi | Christchurch
Award-winning comedian, psychiatrist and author Dr Jo Prendergast is #coping!
But only just!
Have you felt like you are juggling so many things in life that, at any moment, they might all come crashing down? Or that there are so many unrealistic expectations about how you need to be?
Come laugh through the tough stuff: work, relationships, kids, menopause, illnesses and high maintenance indoor plants!
A comedy show with stand-up, songs, toxically positive ‘Barbie’ skits and a touch of TED talk, about how we cope with juggling the expectations that come with our multiple roles in life.
About Dr Jo
Dr Jo’s award-winning debut comedy show Jo Ghastly – The Cool Mum toured extensively around Australia and NZ and had a successful season at Gilded Balloon Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. Jo’s second solo show Cancer and Cartwheels toured Australian and NZ comedy festivals in 2025 with sold out shows and great reviews. Jo has twice been short-listed for the prestigious Billy T Award.
Dr Jo has featured on TVNZ’s Adam and Eve Show, The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, The Project, Channel 9 Today Extra, ABC Weekend Breakfast, AM Show, TVNZ Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Scotland TV Best Jokes Edinburgh Fringe.
‘a resoundingly funny performance’ – Theatreview
‘had the audience in stitches’ – Theatre Travels Aus
‘a standout performance at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.’ – Melbourning
★★★★★ "A cracker of a show with an important message.’ – Glam Adelaide
★★★★★ ‘A must-see, unforgettable performance, hilarious and heartwarming.’ – Such Cliché Adelaide Fringe
★★★★★ See Do Eat Review Aus
★★★★★ Play & Go Adelaide
★★★★ One-4 Review Edinburgh Fringe
★★★★ Phoenix Remix Edinburgh Fringe
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