Michael Shafar: Well Worth the Chemo

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Comedy (stand-up)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+ after 18:00

Description

After a sell-out 2023 season, your favourite Jewish Australian cancer survivor with one ball returns to the Fringe. In this hilariously dark show, Michael Shafar explains the benefits of losing a testicle, why cancer survivors have the most positive attitudes of anyone and how chemotherapy can really help people achieve their goal weight. 'A wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination' ***** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). 'Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse' ****½ (TheAge.com.au). 'If you fear comedy has gotten too political correct, Shafar will put those fears to rest' **** (TimeOut).

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Connie Gray 85 days ago

Really enjoyed this, a very funny show and the best comedy I've seen at the fringe so far!

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Cleopatra Deitsch 86 days ago

A comedian that will have you cackling with laughter. A extremely well-crafted show that is absolutely hilarious.

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Liz Hall 90 days ago

Very funny man, with a great style: lots of laughs, even (especially) in the darker moments. Very likable, and you are safe in the front row. The best comedy i saw while in Edinburgh.

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Sarah 93 days ago

We really enjoyed Michael's show - he's very likeable and has an ease with the audience that just makes it so much easier to get on board with what he's saying. Lots of laugh out loud moments throughout, and even though there was dark humour (which we loved), it still felt very light hearted overall.

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Fab V 96 days ago

Most underrated show/comedian I've seen in 8y of the fringe. If you like a bit of dark humour you will come out with stomach cramps from laughing so much!

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