Speed is Emotional

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.

Additional access information:

Barbarian are committed to making performances as inclusive and accessible to our whole community as possible. EVERY performance of Speed is Emotional is relaxed so those who need to move around or take a break are able.

On Wednesday February 18 we have a unique bilingual integrated performance which weaves English and NZSL, so both Deaf and hearing audiences can access and enjoy the show together. These shows feature our Deaf performer Pollyanna Ferguson alongside Jo.