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Oliver and the No Bang Theory

Season 5, Ep. 16

Oliver has learnt a lot about dating, sex and romance through having done exactly none of those things.


He chats to Liz and Tom this week about the stories behind his show The No Bang Theory before its return season for Brisbane Festival


Autism is no laughing matter, but laugh is exactly what Matilda Award-winning Brisbane cabaret performer Oliver Hetherington-Page wants audiences to do as he debunks the myths of 'cute' autism perpetuated through popular culture favourites such as The Big Bang Theory


The No Bang Theory is ready to charm the pants off Brisbane with stories, show tunes and a series of sparkly jackets. Fresh from captivating audiences in Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, the Gold Coast and Bundaberg, it’s Brisbane Festival's turn to witness this heartbreaking and hilarious, but always honest look at life on the autism spectrum. 


You can get tickets to The No Bang Theory here: https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2024/the-no-bang-theory


And here: https://nafa-tsv.com.au/event/the-no-bang-theory/


You can also follow Oliver on social media: https://www.instagram.com/atwistofoliverhp?igsh=azloNTJ5a3F6dDVr&utm_source=qr

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