Events - 2011

Cracking Up

Humour really is the best medicine, which is why you should experience it for yourself in the upcoming fringe show _x0018_ Cracking Up_x0019_ . The show features people who have experienced mental health conditions sharing their stories and struggles through standup comedy. The show is based on the Canadian documentary _x0018_ Cracking Up_x0019_ and was originally developed by David Granirer, a mental health support worker and comedian. Following this the MHCSA with funding from Arts SA have developed the highly inspiring and hilarious live show of _x0018_ Cracking Up_x0019_ . David Granirer states, _x001C_ We use comedy to give consumers a powerful voice and help reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental illness_x001D_ . According to the _x0018_ Cracking Up_x001D_ team, _x001C_ If you can laugh at yourself then it is the show for you... and if you can_x0019_ t laugh at yourself then you definitely have to see _x0018_ Cracking Up_x0019_ _x001D_ . First hand communication with someone who has experienced a mental health problem is known to be a highly effective method of influencing the way people think and subsequently reducing stigma. This is truly what the show accomplishes although you will be so busy laughing you won_x0019_ t know it. The idea around _x0018_ Cracking Up_x0019_ is to laugh at the setbacks and consequently rise above them says Granirer. It has been internationally proven that laughter has both physiological and psychological benefits including helping to relieve fear and reduce stress. As a result of having fallen through the cracks that present through various mental health conditions, the _x0018_ Cracking Up_x0019_ team of stand up comedians will take over the stage to tickle your funny bones with their witty, bold, reflective and amusing stories. Filled with a diverse range of comedians with different stories to share the _x0018_ Cracking Up_x0019_ team invite you to laugh out loud with them and appeal to your comedian within. Come rally at the Box Factory in an intimate easy to find venue where you can bring your funny bones, your laughter and your smiles and continue to prove that laughter really can be the best form of medicine. Featuring: Helen Keene, Abner Bradley, Kathryn Hall, Ceridwyn Owen, Sharon Cheney, Kim McKenzie, Donna Schilwa, Kylie Harrison and the vocal talents of Vocal Lunacy. Music by _x001C_ Vocal Lunacy_x001D_ .