Crips & Creeps - Are You Pulling My Leg?

Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness, this accessible show includes Open Captions + Auslan.

Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness, this raucous accessible comedy event boasts a line-up of award-winning performers with entertaining and uncensored insights into disability and oh-so-much more!

With razor-sharp wit and undeniable charm, The Are You Pulling My Leg? line-up brings to the stage hilarious and uncensored insights into disability. From awkward encounters to side-splitting observations that cut to the quick, no subject is off-limits. Venturing much further than disability, their quick quips highlight the many facets of their lives, relationships, experiences and personalities.

This thoroughly entertaining comedy show breaks through the barrier to enhance access for the performers as well as audiences. It’s Auslan-interpreted and live captioned so that everyone can get the punchlines and, hilarious jokes aside, at its heart this show is about access and inclusion. Discover for yourself that disabled comedians are just as funny as non-disabled comedians! The biggest joke is that they don’t always get equal access to gigs, so support this show, have a laugh and help make a difference. It’s that easy!

MC - MADELEINE STEWART:

Disability advocate and award-winning comedian Madeleine Stewart charms audiences everywhere with a sweet demeanour, veiling razor-sharp wit. You may have seen Madeleine perform with Adam Hills, Rove McManus, or Reuben Kaye or caught her episode on Dylan Alcott’s Listen-Able podcast. Her viral sketch on Marriage Equality for ABC iview reached 2.7mil views on insta, showcased her ground-breaking exploration of disability and Centrelink. Practicing what she preaches, Madeleine won the AMP Tomorrowmaker award for her production of inclusive, accessible comedy shows- specifically Crips & Creeps and her short film Inspire Me has just won Best Documentary at the Australian Independent Film Festival (AIFF). Fresh off the Comedy Festival circuit, Madeleine is currently touring her accessible lineup show “Are you pulling my leg?” across Australia. Madeleine is a refreshing and exciting voice to the comedy scene…. and ohhh sooo inspiring.

“Personal, inviting and hot… Could easily lose your breath from laughing” - Theatre Travels

“A refreshing and exciting voice to the comedy circuit” - My Melbourne Arts

“Thought provoking and eye opening” - The Age

Disability access in the comedy world is rare, that’s why I created Crips and Creeps. It provides an accessible space for comedians and audiences alike where inclusion is at the heart of the show and all people can feel safe and welcome. -Madeleine Stewart

TICKETS

General Admission $44.00 (plus Eventbrite b/fee)

Lake Mac Arts Member $40.00 (plus Eventbrite b/fee)

Membership cards need to be presented at event entry. Not a member? Find out more about Lake Mac Arts Memberships Lake Mac Arts membership - Lake Macquarie Arts

Tickets available at the door subject to availability.

Please note there is no need to print your tickets for this event, staff can provide an electronic check in at the door

EVENT INFORMATION

Showtime: 7:30pm

Running time: 80 minutes approximately plus 15 minute interval

This performance is Auslan-interpreted and Open Captioned.

Strictly 18 years + contains coarse language, sexual & drug references, adult content & dangerously good-looking people.

“Personal, inviting and hot… Could easily lose your breath from laughing

-Theatre Travels

“A refreshing and exciting voice to the comedy circuit”

-My Melbourne Arts

"A non-conventional, yet entirely relatable culture with Crips & Creeps, one with a satisfying undercurrent of support and positivity"

"Crips & Creeps holds a fresh and unique position in the modern Comedy scene. By many accounts Crips & Creeps has evolved past its core concept as an accessible stand-up gig, by developing a new niche of live comedy."

-Theatre Travels

VENUE INFORMATION

SEATING

All seating is general admission.

COMPANION CARDS

Warners Bay Theatre accepts Companion Card bookings, please call 02 49210400 to book.

At the time of the ticket purchase, please provide your Companion Card number. Cardholders purchase one ticket and will be issued with one complimentary ticket for their essential support companion.

PARKING

The carpark at the rear of the theatre can be accessed via the John Street entrance, with limited on street parking available.

There are two permanent accessible parking spots are in the car park behind the theatre via the John Street entry. Three additional temporary spots will be allocated for this performance.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Warners Bay Theatre can be accessed via a ramp on Lake St and flat entry once inside the building. The venue has LH and RH accessible toilets.

HEARING LOOP

Set hearing loop to T (Telecoil) - coverage between stage and tiered seating.

DRINKS AND SNACKS

There will be a bar open with wine, beer and snacks available to purchase using EFTPOS only.

Learn more about Lake Mac: Visit Lake Macquarie | Love the Lake

This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.

Are You Pulling My Leg? is developed by Crips and Creeps, providing an inclusive space for comedians and audiences.

This performance is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.