Loading Events

« All Events

Speed is Emotional

Saturday, 21st February 2026, 7:00 pm - Sunday, 22nd February 2026, 4:00 pm

ADHD – it’s so hot right now! Pōneke’s creative powerhouse Jo Randerson (ONZM) unpacks their diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, sad songs, men taking their time, and so much more in this highly lauded “funny as hell” theatre extravaganza. This incredible mahi is so much more than a performance – it’s a revelation.

Jo Randerson has a brain that never stops and a fountain of restless energy fuelling their fiercely funny artistic voice. Who knew?! that this fountain was fed by something they had diagnosed in their 40s alongside their son: ADHD.

Jo has always lived life at high voltage. A true arts polymath, they have accumulated achievements, accolades, and acclaim as a PerformerComedianWriterActivistDirectorCuratorTheatremakerFilmmakerWitchClown, recently receiving the 2023 Topp Prize for comedy.

In Speed is Emotional Jo bares their soul, sharing the exhilaration, exhaustion, joy, and absurdity of living and parenting with neurodivergence. Jo weaves their punk poetic magic into a beautiful comedy about transcending labels and living with a voltage so high it’s going to blow the mains.

If anyone in your life likes to do things at 4x speed, do not miss this transformative comedy theatre event.

From the artistic voice behind Soft ‘n’ Hard and Banging Cymbal, Clanging Gong.


Sat 21 Feb, 7pm

Sun 22 Feb, 4pm – this show is NZSL interpreted

Running time: 75 mins

Content warning: The show briefly addresses mental distress.

All performances are relaxed, and audiences may enter or leave at any time.

Suitable for all ages.

 

Book Now

Details

Start:
Saturday, 21st February 2026, 7:00 pm
End:
Sunday, 22nd February 2026, 4:00 pm