Addiction: The Truth

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Spoken Word (dark comedy, talk)

  • Venue 151
    Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 - Upstairs
  • 18:30
  • Aug 12-16
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Kevin McCarron
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Under 18s allowed if accompanied by an adult
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Description

Kevin McCarron is an experienced stand-up comedian, and a Doctor of Philosophy. He has also been a drug addict and an alcoholic. In this presentation, he will mock the most cherished beliefs which have so disastrously dominated Western attitudes to drug addiction and alcoholism for the last century.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: flight of stairs

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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