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Ruby Wax: I'm Not As Well As I Thought I Was

After a triumphant sell-out UK tour, Ruby Wax's critically acclaimed show is touring Australia and New Zealand—don’t miss her most daring, hilarious, and unfiltered performance yet!

$40 - $44 (plus service fees)
120 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Sat 5 Apr 2025
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Following a triumphant sell-out West End run and UK tour, Ruby Wax's critically acclaimed show is touring Australia and New Zealand—don’t miss her most daring, hilarious, and unfiltered performance yet!

Based on her bestselling book, I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was, Ruby shares with audiences her deeply personal journey through transformative experiences such as  swimming with humpback whales, a silent retreat, and time at a Christian monastery. With her celebrated combination of wit and vulnerability, Ruby masterfully dismantles stereotypes around mental health and happiness. 

"A masterclass in comedic and modern theatrical storytelling" -Entertainment Focus
"Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy" -The Times

Don’t miss this chance to laugh, reflect, and engage at Ruby's most compelling show.

This show includes an audience Q&A to engage directly, share experiences and discuss mental well-being. A meet and greet will follow, with opportunities to purchase signed copies of Ruby’s latest book.

With over 25 years in comedy and television, Ruby holds an Oxford Masters in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and was awarded an OBE for her services to mental health. Her books, including Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled, have topped the Sunday Times bestsellers list, selling over a million copies worldwide.

Join Ruby Wax for an evening of laughter, insight, and an open dialogue on mental health. 

★★★★★ ‘A masterclass in comedic and modern theatrical storytelling' -Entertainment Focus
★★★★ ‘Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy' -The Times
★★★★ 'A fascinating hour in the company of a survivor' -The Telegraph
‘Wicked, self-mocking Ruby knows how to raise a smile.’ -The Guardian

Presented by:
Melbourne International Comedy Festival & Impatient Productions

Supported by:
NZ International Comedy Festival

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