5 Mistakes That Changed History

Comedy (storytelling, historical)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. In this historical-storytelling comedy, historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, tells the funny (and tragic) stories of five people and how their mistakes changed the world. Fresh from sold-out runs at Sydney and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, Paul brings history to life in a hilarious way. If you hated history at school, this is the show for you. If you loved history at school, stop looking and just book the show. Class credit not provided.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Lift access through the glass box into the main studio area. If not taking the lift there are 12 steps down into the performance space. There is level access via Windmill Lane off of Buccleuch Place.
  • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • 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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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
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  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Alison 48 days ago

a fabulous hour of storytelling, education and fun .

Lauren 51 days ago

Expect to be entertained, educated and engaged. This is a great show and full of weird and wonderful stories which changed our history. I've been sharing them with everyone I know! History buffs will definitely get a kick out of it.

Fergus O'Callaghan 52 days ago

Excellent show, I loved it. Paul gives an a fluent, natural and engaging delivery. He tells stories in a way that really grabs your attention. It's not comedy but it does have some funny moments. His stories from history pack a real punch. Very original and highly recommended!


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The Reviews Hub (3.5/5 stars) 40 days ago

Coulter’s geniality and affability carries his audience through the material with ease

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The Wee Review (3/5 stars) 48 days ago

Pleasantly interesting show all about history's greatest blunders.

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