Description
An unmissable opportunity to see Ruby Wax’s rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet. Following a complete sell-out of the tour in 2023, she’s back due to popular demand.
The show explores Ruby’s personal quest for an antidote to a frazzled life, seeking meaning and happiness. “I wanted to find meaning, peace, happiness – the stuff we’re all chasing. However, after some transcendent experiences, I ended up in a mental institution…Obviously, I didn’t find what I was looking for.”
Wax has been open about her struggles with bipolar disorder and depression. Reflecting on years of personal and professional experience, she will discuss her struggles with mental health and different treatments over the years, hoping to provide reassurance and guidance to anyone confronting their own anticipated, or unanticipated, struggles with mental health.
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About the Author
Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax is a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Masters’ degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health. She is the author of books Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled and has toured all over the world with the accompanying one woman shows. Both books have reached the number one spot on the Sunday Times bestsellers list, along with a third book, How to Be Human: The Manual.
About the Chair
Remona Aly
Remona Aly is a journalist and broadcaster. She writes for The Guardian, is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought and a presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Something Understood. She is also an editor and podcast host for various platforms.
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