Award-winning comedian, psychiatrist and author Dr Jo Prendergast is #coping!
But only just!

By popular demand - a return season after two sold out shows.

Have you felt like you are juggling so many things in life, that at any moment they might all come crashing down? Or that there are so many unrealistic expectations about how you need to be?
Come laugh through the tough stuff: work, relationships, kids, menopause, illnesses and high maintenance indoor plants!

A comedy show with standup, songs, toxically positive ‘Barbi’ skits and a touch of TED talk – about how we cope with juggling the expectations that come with our multiple roles in life.

About Dr Jo
Dr Jo’s award-winning debut comedy show ‘Jo Ghastly- The Cool Mum’ toured extensively around Australia and NZ and had a successful season at Gilded Balloon Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. Jo’s second solo show ‘Cancer and cartwheels’ toured Australian and NZ comedy festivals in 2025 with sold out shows and great reviews. Jo has twice been short-listed for the prestigious Billy T comedy award.

Dr Jo has featured on TVNZ’s ‘Adam and Eve Show,’ The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, The Project, Channel 9 Today Extra, ABC Weekend Breakfast, the AM show and TVNZ Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Scotland TV Best Jokes Edinburgh Fringe.

‘a resoundingly funny performance’ – Theatreview NZ
‘had the audience in stitches’ - Theatre Travels Australia


★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Glam Adelaide
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ See Do Eat Review Aus
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Such Cliche Aus

Accessible Seating Information

This event is general admission, if you require wheelchair and companion seating, step-free access to your seat, or have any other specific access needs please get in touch with the friendly team at The Piano to make arrangements on 03 377 5000 or events@thepiano.nz


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