Charlie has cystic fibrosis, a condition that causes a build-up of mucus. Lovely. But with a new girlfriend and a Wonder Drug called Kaftrio coming soon, what can stop him now?

“How about an E. coli infection?” says the universe. “Oh, and a pandemic brought about by a virus you’re vulnerable to.”

“Balls”, says Charlie. Join Charlie Merriman for a rollicking course of intravenous antibiotics set to 80s bangers! Come meet the bugs Charlie’s had and the drugs that treat them as he takes a fresh look at the relationship between physical and mental health.

Will the government follow their own lockdown guidelines? Spoiler: no. Will Charlie resist the thrill of daytime TV? Spoiler: no. And will the dashing new Wonder Drug save the day? No spoilers.

CFI have teamed up with UK based Actor, Writer, Comedian and person with CF, Charlie Merriman, to bring you a one hour screening of WONDER DRUG: A Comedy about Cystic Fibrosis' followed by a live Q&A with Charlie himself, on the 2nd May 2024 at 7.30pm.

'WONDER DRUG' was performed in the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was given five stars by Broadway World, Three Weeks, critic Liam O'Dell and The Prickle. Described as 'wonderous', 'an absolute gem of a show' and 'TED Talk meets stand-up gig meets quick-change show… Brilliantly unique’.

We are very excited that Charlie is bringing his show to CF Community in Ireland.

To register your place at this free event, vist https://events.ringcentral.com/events/wonder-drug-cystic-fibrosis

Warnings and additional info: This show contains audience participation, distressing or potentially triggering themes surrounding mental and physical health including OCD tendencies, medical equipment, notions of transplants, mimed injections, life expectancy and strong language.