Bipolar Badass

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Comedy (dark comedy, disabled-led)

  • 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 2 years

Description

Bipolar Badass is a one-woman show by Mari (like calamari) Crawford about the humour behind struggling with the illness. In between car crashes and apathetic psychiatrists lies an absurd perspective of “this thing called life.” From an initial diagnosis to family history to manic escapades to somewhat figuring it all out, we see the layers and ridiculousness of an illness that is misunderstood.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: The audience enter the venue from Merchant Street, with the box office located on street level. 3 steps or a lift provide access to the upper foyer, with snack bar and toilets on this level. The space is located immediately off the upper foyer, with one row of seats on the same level. A shallow rake provides additional seating.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • 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
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Elizabeth Laing 30 days ago

We found this show riveting and powerful with a large dose of quirky humour. Mari Crawford deserves a lot of credit for telling her story in such an honest way.

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Emily Walsh 40 days ago

Such a great show! She handles a tricky topic with humor and grace and it’s very well written! Check it out!

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Charlene Floyd 40 days ago

Mari is a badass who happens to be bipolar. Her performance is heartbreaking and hilarious. Her voice is loud and clear as she shares her journey with mental illness, eliciting empathy but mostly awe-filled admiration.

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K Karpen 41 days ago

This one-woman show deals with a very challenging topic with incredible grace, vulnerability, sensitivity and humor. Easily one of the best things we've seen at this year's Fringe. Highly recommend!

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Harry 41 days ago

An incredibly real trip down memory lane, accurate descriptions of what daily life with bipolar is like with a bundle of laughs. Humour is healing. Go and see this show! 10/10

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Mike Lemme 42 days ago

Amazing show. I loved every minute. Go see it!!!

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Sean Conrad 48 days ago

This is a must-see! Mari's show discusses mental health in a way that is illuminating and yet also relatable, and I left feeling inspired with a newfound understanding of what life is like living with bipolar.

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Broadway World (3/5 stars) 37 days ago

The performance has a short run-time, but it simultaneously manages to be educational, emotional, and fun, and that is something Crawford should be proud of.

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Neurodiverse Review (4/5 stars) 40 days ago

This show is an impressive feat of vulnerability, wit, strength and sheer hard work.

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