Edinburgh Fringe

Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo

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

Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo. Michael Shafar

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Tickets

This show operates under the pay what you want (PWYW) model. To guarantee entry, buy a ticket in advance (from EdFringe.com). Ticket-holders will be seated first. Any empty seats will then be filled from the free queue, with those in this queue asked to leave a donation at the end.

Venue

170: The Counting House
Room: The Loft

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Admin

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).

Notes

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

Featuring

Michael Shafar

Reviews

The Edinburgh Reporter

Press articles

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