Dr Jo Prendergast
Cancer and Cartwheels
Dr Jo has boobs behaving badly!
Psychiatrist, author and award-winning comedian returns to Brisbane with her brand-new show.
Laugh through the tough stuff with an hilarious night of meaningful comedy!
A light-hearted show with stand-up comedy, sketch and songs about Dr Jo’s victory over cancer and her cartwheeling ability.
Illness, menopause and aging! A comedy show about coping with change.
As seen on ABC Weekend Breakfast, Today Extra and TVNZ.
“an absolute delight” – Art Murmurs
“a terrific way of sharing educational information” – Backstage Christchurch
“resoundingly funny” – Theatreview
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “A must-see, unforgettable performance, hilarious and heartwarming” -Such Cliche
Jo is aiming to raise $5,000 through her shows to help BCNA continue to provide their free support and resources for all Australians affected by breast cancer. This year more than 21,000 Australians will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Show your support by making a donation and leaving a message or dedication on this page. Any donation over $2, will be issued with a tax deductible receipt upon payment.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jo is an Ōtautahi Christchurch New Zealand based comedian, improviser, and actor. She is also a psychiatrist, author, and film producer. Jo is often tired.
Jo started stand-up comedy in 2017 at the age of 48. Jo was nominated for Breakthrough Comedian at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards 2020. She was long listed for the prestigious Billy T Award in September 2023. Her multi award-winning debut comedy show Jo Ghastly: The Cool Mum sold out the entire season with 5-star reviews at Adelaide Fringe 2023, had full houses at the NZ International Comedy Festival 2023 and toured to Melbourne Comedy Festival and Gilded Balloon Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. Jo’s second solo show Cancer and Cartwheels, about Jo’s victory over cancer (and her cartwheeling ability) toured the South Island NZ January 2024, was programmed in the 2024 NZ International Comedy Festival and has just had successful seasons at Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Jo is the author of a mental health book When Life Sucks, released in 2023 by Harper Collins.
Screen appearances include Niall Johnson’s feature film The Stolen and TVNZ’s Adam and Eve Show. Jo has featured as a guest on a wide range of TV, radio, and podcasts in NZ and Australia including The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, The Project, Channel 9 Today Extra, ABC Weekend Breakfast and TVNZ Breakfast and AM show. In the UK Jo has been interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Scotland TV Best Jokes Edinburgh Fringe.
–Glam Adelaide
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Suitable for ages 18+
Contains adult themes
Contains sexual references
Children under the age of two are not permitted; all other ages must hold a valid ticket
Contains cancer story with positive outcome and body humour
