Join a panel of comedians, hosted by Adam Hills, as they explore the realities of working in comedy as people with disability.
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
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Wednesday 05 April
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
The Wheeler Centre and wheelercentre.com
176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
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
Adam Hills
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 ...
Lara Ricote
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 ...
Alexandra Hudson
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 ...
Oliver Hunter
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 ...