
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit... Tickets
3 (1) · Fringe Theatre, Contemporary
...at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City
Overview
“I can make cancer jokes. Because I have cancer"
A European premiere from acclaimed American playwright Halley Feiffer, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City.
Karla, a foul-mouthed twenty-something comedian, and Don, a middle-aged man embroiled in a nasty divorce, are brought together unexpectedly when their cancer-stricken mothers become roommates in the hospital. Together, this unlikely duo must negotiate some of life’s biggest challenges… while making some of the world’s most inappropriate jokes.
Can these two very lost people learn to laugh through their pain and lean on each other, when all they really want to do is run away?
Critic reviews
Gallows humour rules on this cancer ward
Cariad Lloyd stars in a bold but monotone comedy about caring for the sick
Come to see the wonderful Cariad Lloyd; stay for a charming, funny and thoughtful play
An extremely good piece
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