British Comedy Guide

2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo

  • Comedy (stand-up)
  • 7:45pm (45 mins)
  • 3-27 Aug 2023
  • The Counting House (The Loft)
  • Free (pay what you want)
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Venue

170: The Counting House
Room: The Loft

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One of Australia's most exciting new comedians is coming to Edinburgh! You might know Michael Shafar from his debut special (A)Live on Amazon Prime or be one of the 70+ million people who have seen his videos online. This Jewish, testicular cancer survivor, lawyer-turned-comedian is in Edinburgh to prove why, according to his own oncologist, he was 'well worth the chemo'. 'Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse' ****½ (TheAge.com.au). 'If you fear comedy has gotten too politically correct, Shafar will put those fears to rest.' **** (Time Out).

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Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing. Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+ after 18:00.

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Comedians stand up to cancer at the Edinburgh Fringe

Each person copes with their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery in a different way. For stand-up comedians, a natural method used to process their experiences is to incorporate their cancer into their on-stage routine, exploring both the funny and serious sides of the disease.

Peter Ranscombe, The Lancet, 12th September 2023

Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten shows that talk about cancer

Finding humour from a tumour...

Chortle, 23rd July 2023

Performances

Date Time Venue
3rd Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
4th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
5th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
6th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
7th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
8th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
9th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
10th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
11th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
12th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
13th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
14th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
15th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
16th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
17th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
18th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
19th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
20th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
21st Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
22nd Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
23rd Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
24th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
25th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
26th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)
27th Aug 2023 19:45 The Counting House (The Loft)

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