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Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Cancer and Cartwheels
1 April @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm AEDT

Join psychiatrist, award-winning comedian, and cancer survivor Dr. Jo Prendergast as she brings her acclaimed solo comedy show, Cancer and Cartwheels, to the Melbourne Comedy Festival this March.
After a sold-out debut in New Zealand, Jo takes the stage with a hilarious, heartwarming performance about overcoming breast cancer, reclaiming her cartwheeling abilities, and navigating illness, menopause, and change.
Written during her treatment, Cancer and Cartwheels blends comedy, storytelling, music, and video to entertain and educate. Jo shares her journey with resilience and humor, tackling topics like early cancer detection, body neutrality, and healthcare inequality.
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