If you want to know more about the condition of ADHD and at the same time, enjoy a hilarious evening of entertainment wrapped around the education of the subject, then don’t miss the inimitable McIlroy in ADHD. (Review by Caroline Smart)
After having been performed all over South Africa and appearing at numerous festivals, Aaron McIlroy’s one-man show ADHD is back in Durban and running at Seabrooke’s Theatre until September 19.
Billed as a “comedic steamroller without GPS”, ADHD is scripted by Aaron McIlroy and Patrick Kenny, and directed by Kenny.
This couldn’t be a more accurate description as McIlroy provides his usual high-energy and whacky performance. As I’ve mentioned in several reviews before, he could probably drive a nuclear power station! Maybe we should offer him to Eskom!
artSMart reviewer Barry Meehan summed up the show perfectly in his review of the production when it ran at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in February, 2019:
“ADHD” is as good as “Comedy Masterclass”, if not better, so hats off to
these two collaborators. McIlroy has always been the master of the throwaway
line and aside, and “ADHD” has these in spades. ….All in all, “ADHD” is a gem
of a theatre performance, with McIlroy at his absolute best, and deserves to be
seen by all Durbanites.
See full review here http://news.artsmart.co.za/2019/02/adhd-aaron-mcilroy-review.html
Audiences are taken at full tilt from the
youngster Angus’s first day at school through to just before his matric trials.
He’s constantly in trouble and a trial to parents and teachers alike. Skilful
at character and accent changes, McIlroy brings us his long-suffering teachers,
the school’s guidance councillor, a German motivational speaker and a Zulu warrior.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can cause above-normal levels of hyperactive and impulsive behaviour. It was apparently accepted officially in 1987. The subject of those with ADHD and the various facts and theories is handled with humour by McIlroy who has ADHD himself. “If not exactly autobiographical, I certainly have inside information!” he quips about his show.
We are also reminded that McIlroy comes from a musical family and he gives us a full-on hip-hop/rap number and accompanies himself on the guitar with some real fun songs as well as an unaccompanied ADHD-related version tongue-twister performed at top speed to the tune of Rolf Harris’ King Caractacus.
So, if you want to know more about the condition of ADHD and at the same time, enjoy a hilarious evening of entertainment wrapped around the education of the subject, then don’t miss the inimitable McIlroy in ADHD.
Produced by MacBob Productions, ADHD runs at Seabrooke’s Theatre at DHS until September 19. Performances at 19h00 (Wednesdays to Saturdays) and 15h00 (Sundays). Tickets R180 per person (R160 for students and pensioners) booked through Webtickets.
Seating is limited so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. – Caroline Smart
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