Disruptive Comedy: Breaking Barriers with Laughter
Join a panel of comedians, hosted by Adam Hills, as they explore the realities of working in comedy as people with disability.
Featuring
This panel discussion will be live-streamed from 6pm on Wednesday 5 April
About
In a special collaboration with Melbourne International Comedy Festival, exciting contemporary comedians Alexandra Hudson, Oliver Hunter and Lara Ricote (Mexico) join host Adam Hills for an insightful panel exploring the realities of working in comedy as people with disability.
Together they will share their personal and professional experiences, delve into the barriers that exist in the comedy industry, and discuss how laughter can be used as a tool for empowerment and education.
Presented in partnership with Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
FM Hearing Loop available
Auslan Interpreted
Open Captions
Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact reception on 03 9094 7800 or ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Featuring
A five-time Gold Logie nominee, Adam Hills is one of Australia’s best-known comedians. He is adored across Australia for his iconic role as host of ABC TV’s music-orientated quiz show Spicks and Specks and for his talk show, Adam Hills Tonight. Across the pond Adam has likewise become a househol... Read more
Lara Ricote is a Mexican-American-Venezuelan stand up comic who has won the Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022 for her critically acclaimed show GRL/LATNX/DEF and won the Funny Stage Women Award in London in 2021. She’s based in Amsterdam, NL and has been working in London f... Read more
Alexandra Hudson, living in East Ballina, on unceded Bundjalung country, belonging to the Nyangbul people, made her comedy debut in July 2020. Alexandra took out joint first place in the National Final of the Raw Comedy Competition at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April 2022. Alexan... Read more
Loveable, laconic and a little bit dark, Oliver has been cracking jokes about living with a disability for over 7 years. Originally hailing from Albury, Oliver has played all the major venues in his local area – the Wagga Comedy Festival, the Riverina Comedy Club and the Ulladulla Comedy Festi... Read more
Location
176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
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