WONDER DRUG: A Comedy about Cystic Fibrosis

Today is my cystic fibrosis annual review! I’m at the hospital for lots of routine tests. I’ll be adding to this thread throughout the day with more about CF & what goes on: 🔃 👉 PLS RT FOR AWARENESS! 👈 🔃 And here’s my one-man comedy about CF! youtu.be/RtgnO2cvvFE?si… 🧵

🚨OUT NOW! You can now watch my one-man show about my medical condition WONDER DRUG: A Comedy about Cystic Fibrosis on YouTube!🎉 youtu.be/RtgnO2cvvFE?si… A rollicking course of IV antibiotics set to 80s bangers🕺 *See below for Content Warning* and more info. RTs appreciated!

TONIGHT, around 4 hours from posting this! Hope to see you there - can’t wait!

Can’t wait for this tomorrow, plus Q&A! Hope to see you there 😊

If you missed @WonderDrugPlay last year/if you want to catch it again, I’m thrilled to be running an online showing w/ @cf_ireland next Thurs 2 May, 7:30pm + Q&A! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @ThreeWeeks, @BroadwayWorld, @LiamODellUK, @ThePrickle. Animate antibiotics, 80s bangers & a lotta heart!

@jamescswanton Huge congratulations!

WAAAAAAAAA-the Telegraph today-AAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!

@GuyHClark Mate thank you so much ❤️

THANK YOU for a phenomenal year! ❤️ ⚠️ PLEASE sign the petition linked in my Instagram story/in my X post to ensure that people with CF who aren’t currently on Kaftrio can access it: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6506… Finally, Happy Holidays and all best wishes for 2024! 😊

The health and prognosis of cystic fibrosis patients have been transformed by access to revolutionary treatment which corrects the underlying defect. @NICEComms says it shouldn't be funded. Please sign the petition so that future access can be assured petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6506…

Anyone who has seen @WonderDrugPlay will know the phenomenal impact of this drug (and seen some of the best theatre). Sign this petition now.

@Faybe1989 @CharlieMerriman @LiveCanon @HelenEastman @Dir_SamRayner @mollie_cheek @SimoneMcIntyre @JasonAForbes @CatjaHamilton @OmnibusTheatre What a wonderful message. I’m thrilled you enjoyed Faye - thank you, and much love to you ❤️

Just saw @WonderDrugPlay with @CharlieMerriman 💊 I was hoping to watch it with my Mum at home but alone in hospital did nicely! 🥹 It’s truly a masterpiece and I recognised it all from the fear and despair to the will to survive and finding joy in the small things in life! ❤️

@edfringe @thepleasance @cftrust #cysticfibrosis #comedy #theatre #disability #soloshow #edfringe #FillYerBoots #newwriting #watchonline #thingstodo #WonderDrugPlay (3/3)

★★★★★ ‘An absolute gem of a show’ - Broadway World (Top 10 Fringe Pick) ★★★★★ ‘Wondrous’ - Three Weeks ★★★★★ ‘TED Talk meets stand-up gig… Brilliantly unique’ - Liam O’Dell ★★★★★ ‘The kind of theatre that makes us grateful to be alive’ - The Prickle (2/3)

LISTEN TO LIZZIE! Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/wonder-drug-… Thank you @lizzie_milton 😊 (1/3)

@lizzie_milton Thanks so much Lizzie! Glad you enjoyed!

@triciamcginnity Thank you!!

Happy 30th Birthday Charlie! Hope lots of people get to watch & enjoy your fabulous performance 💛 #CF

@HarrietEarle @edfringe @ThePleasance Thank you Harriet, just seen this!

@WonderDrugPlay @edfringe @ThePleasance at 12.30 pm every day is a moving, very funny tale of Charlie Merriman's Cystic Fybrosis during Covid. A heartening love story at its core and a happy ending make this a true delight. Made me appreciate being healthy too.

@hollie_bubz @theatregoya Just seen this - thank you!!

It's another @theatregoya day off and I decided to see @WonderDrugPlay (the show before Felons in Upstairs) - I highly recommend people see it - the story was told in such a light hearted way, even when it covered some more serious topics. #edfringe #edfringe23

@DaDaFest Thank you so much!

Another #edfringe23 recommendation from us is @WonderDrugPlay - A Comedy About Cystic Fibrosis. This show managed to be funny, entertaining, and informative with brilliant balance. A relaxed performance is available on 22nd Aug and you can book here: tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/wonde…