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A comedy about an atheist surviving cancer by finding god in Lance Armstrong – with songs! Don't miss this chaotic comedy, playing at The Joan Friday 18th May '18, 7.30pm.

Daniel Tobias grew up in a Jewish-atheist household. In 2004, aged 29, Daniel found out he had stage-four testicular cancer and went searching for god. Any god.

Enter Lance Armstrong, seven-times winner of the Tour de France and legendary cancer survivor. Lance Armstrong’s story gave Daniel solace and hope when he needed it. Now of course, Armstrong is a fallen angel and after Daniel’s full recovery, he wonders – how many times will he be cheated by a god?

This is a story about being let down by your heroes and those who you worship – time and time and time again.

Daniel effortlessly draws us into the inspiring real-life tale of his near-death experience in this funny, uplifting story of faith, family and survival.

The play deals with the rarely discussed themes of testicular cancer, regular bowel movements, faith, sex and identity in a wonderfully witty, generous, and ultimately life-affirming way audiences have described as life-changing.

Part story-telling, part-theatre and comedy featuring original songs from the award-winning writers of Otto & Astrid, this is an original, accessible, brilliantly clever and ultimately moving story.

Join The Joan for this one-show-only special, as Daniel condenses his life into a smart and scintillating show with a bit of singing, talking, rock’n’roll, show biz and a little bit of cancer that will strike a powerful chord.

“4 stars. Turns divine vengeance into comedy gold.” – The Age.

The Orchid and the Crow

One-show-only Friday 18 May 7:30pm

Tickets on sale now – available from box office 47237600 or online www.thejoan.com.au

Standard $45 | Concession $40

Recommended for ages 15+ Contains adult themes and strong language. 70 minutes no interval.