Cancer and Cartwheels - Dr Jo Prendergast at the Sydney Comedy Festival
Schedule
Sat Apr 26 2025 at 05:15 pm to 06:15 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Factory Theatre, Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW, Australia | Marrickville, NS
Join psychiatrist award-winning comedian and cancer survivor Dr. Jo Prendergast as she brings her critically acclaimed solo comedy show Cancer and Cartwheels to the Sydney Comedy Festival this April.
After a sold-out debut and rave reviews in New Zealand Jo is making her way to the Sydney stage with a hilarious heartwarming and deeply meaningful performance about overcoming breast cancer reclaiming her cartwheeling abilities and navigating the changes that come with illness aging and menopause.
Written during her cancer treatment Cancer and Cartwheels blends comedy storytelling musical numbers and video clips to entertain and educate. With a unique perspective as both a medical professional and comedian Jo takes the audience on a journey of resilience self-discovery and humour turning her personal experience into absurd and uplifting moments that will leave you laughing and reflecting.
Jo’s battle with cancer left her right arm disabled—could she ever cartwheel again? In this show she shares the emotional and physical challenges of surviving cancer while celebrating her triumph over adversity. Cancer and Cartwheels also explores vital themes like early cancer detection the often-overlooked symptoms of menopause and the emotional toll of cancer treatments.
But it’s not all heavy—the show is packed with comedy skits musical acts and laugh-out-loud moments while also addressing serious issues like toxic positivity body neutrality and healthcare inequality. Whether you’re a cancer survivor someone navigating the ups and downs of aging or simply a fan of stand-up comedy with heart this show will leave you uplifted informed and entertained.
Cancer and Cartwheels is at the Sydney Comedy Festival for one show only on the 26 April at The Factory Theatre with tickets starting at $20. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/dr-jo-prendergast/
Performance dates & times
Saturday 26 April 5:15pm
Where is it happening?
Factory Theatre, Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW, Australia, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Marrickville, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
