Across ten nights Fringe debutant, Yasemin Sabuncu, is set to share her story, while poking fun of her fully sick chronic illness in The Illest. The innovative, one-woman show follows Yasemin as she explores life as a second generation Muslim Australian, impacts of multiple near-death moments, healing in Byron Bay and studying in Los Angeles.

This off the wall comedic journey takes you through Yasemin’s experiences with; ayahuasca and shamans, near death experiences, looking for healing in Byron Bay, surviving her own Ground day, and her lust for an authentic life all back dropped with a lifelong battle with chronic illness. Truly a performance to help as all manage our outlook towards the hard-times we face.

Join Yasemin as she advocates for the illest people, including herself.

This heart-warming, hard-hitting, glitter-filled comedy presents a painfully poignant look at illness and approaches we can take to the unexpected hurdles in life.

 “There’s still too much stigma, lack of support and misinformation about things like endometriosis, mental health, disability and ADHD. It’s my aim to entertain, make people laugh and create dialogue about these issues that affect millions of Australians.” she says.

“I like to dance between the fine line of tragedy and comedy in subversive ways. My work is a celebration of life, even when things don't work out how you planned or wanted. It's about how I turned adversity into alchemy and a life with meaning.” she says.

Yasemin’s near death experience in the back of an ambulance encouraged her to follow her dreams of performing, and planted the seed of inspiration for The Illest.

 “I was gasping for air, having a seizure; and I thought ‘I don’t want to die without fully expressing myself’. I still had so much to do. I promised myself to step up my life and return to comedy even though it didn’t seem sensible”

Tickets are limited, on sale now at adelaidefringe.com.au