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Adam Kay<\/strong> is bringing back his hit show by popular demand following an absolute sell-out tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2024.<\/p>\n

This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor<\/b><\/em>\u00a0is the hilarious show about life on and off the hospital wards from doctor turned BAFTA-winning comedian Adam Kay. Based on his multi-million-selling book of diaries, his shocking and continence-endangering live show has been seen by over 300,000 people, including 50 sell-out nights in the West End.<\/p>\n

\u201cHilarious and heartbreaking\u201d<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The Times<\/p>\n

\u201cElectrifying\u201d<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The Guardian<\/p>\n

\u201cPainfully funny\u201d<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Stephen Fry<\/p>\n

‘This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor’ – Adam Kay Show Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n

Geelong<\/strong> – The Story House – Saturday 12 April
\nMelbourne<\/strong> – Playhouse – 15-20 April
\nHobart<\/strong> – Odeon Theatre – Tuesday 22 April
\nAdelaide<\/strong> – Norwood Concert Hall – Wednesday 23 April
\nCanberra –<\/strong> Canberra Theatre – Friday 25 April
\nThirroul –<\/strong> Anita\u2019s Theatre – Saturday 26 April
\nNewcastle –<\/strong> City Hall – Monday 28 April
\nSydney<\/strong> – Enmore Theatre – Tuesday 29 April
\nPerth<\/strong> – Regal Theatre – May 3, 4
\nBrisbane<\/strong> – Powerhouse – May 7 & 8<\/p>\n

\n

Dates: 12 April \u2014 8 May 2025
\nYou can find more information and purchase tickets HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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