Comedy

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

An ADHD masterclass and essential viewing for family, friends and those with the condition.

$30.00
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The performer is shirtless with body faced away from the camera, looking into the lens holding a modelling pose with hands near the face. Behind them is a cut out pill bottle and small yellow pills strewn across the image.

  • Presented by: Colin Ebsworth

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*

"A must see" - FringeFeed 2024
"Passionate, astute, and hilarious" - Perth Arts Live 2024
"Great laughs here, well worth checking out" - Weekend Notes 2024
colinebsworth.com

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: MA15+

  • Event warnings: Strong Coarse Language, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Content warnings: Mental Health.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn left. Continue down the corridor, the entrance to the music room is on the left, just before the toilets. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $30.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $22.50

  • Extra Applause: $35.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $28.00

  • Group 4+: $28.00

"A must see" - Fringefeed 2024

fringeworld.com.au

"Passionate, astute, and hilarious" - Perth Arts Live 2024

pertharts.live

"Great laughs here, well worth checking out" - Weekend Notes 2024

weekendnotes.com

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Friday, 18 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

7:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Music Room

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