The Wheelhouse

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Created and produced by stroke survivor Ade Djajamihardja for Australia's disability-led production company, A2K Media. The Wheelhouse represents A2K Media's primary mission to bring an authentic representation of disability and diversity to their stories, be they through screen, stage or the written form, which in this case is all three. Joining Ade Djajamihardja are our cheeky and charming panel of disabled and marginalised maverick presenters: Jamie Aditya Graham, winner of the 2019 Best Supporting Male Actor at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his role on GRISSE, an HBO ASIA TV Series. Sarah Barton, activist and award-winning documentary filmmaker, exciting emerging artist Belinda Aitken, and award-winning funny gal Madeleine Stewart. Plus special guests, who bring a rich and varied diversity of voices and opinions. Their collective energy and attitudes prove that they don't just talk the talk, but they also "roll the walk". The Wheelhouse will be the first Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Ade has ever produced, co-written and starred in. As a recipient of the Theatre Network Australia 2020 Victorian Independent Producer's Initiative, Ade brings his lived experience along with his well-honed comedy chops. Working with experienced comedy legends and emerging talent, this show celebrates the punchline while championing inclusion. With a stellar team behind him, and guided through the keen eye of comedy writer/director Jason Marion (Spicks and Specks, Hamish and Andy, Rove Live, MICF Award for best show 2001), this is one talk show you will not want to miss. The Wheelhouse is created and delivered inclusively. This is how we roll.