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Maybe He’s Born With It, Maybe It’s ADHD
 

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW AND PAY ATTENTION!


Sound familiar?


It will if you're part of the 1 in 20 people who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.


QUIT READING AHEAD!


Acclaimed Perth comedian Colin Ebsworth explores a lifetime of experiences in living with ahdh* to help understand family, friends, partners or colleagues with a condition


YOU NEED TO SLOW DOWN!


To answer a very simple question.


WHY CAN'T YOU BE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!



*Read this before finishing? This show is for you.


Returning after back to back sold out seasons at Fringeworld & PICF

*Winner Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award 2024*

*Winner Fringeworld Weekly Theatre Award 2024*

*Shortlisted Martin Sims Award FringeWorld 2024*


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Pure comedy brilliance" - Glam Adelaide 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 "A must see" - FringeFeed 2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 - "An insanely talented comedian" - Whats The Show Melbourne 2024

"Passionate, astute, and hilarious" - Perth Arts Live 2024

"Great laughs here, well worth checking out" - Weekend Notes 2024


A donation per ticket sold goes to the amazing work of ADHD WA!

 

Event details

Venue: THE GOLD DIGGER @ THE PLEASURE GARDEN, James St & Shenton Street, Northbridge WA 6003
Bookings: https://fringeworld.com.au/fringefeed/events/maybe-he-s-born-with-it-maybe-it-s-adhd-fw2026
Start Date: Wednesday 04 February 2026

 

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