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Ruby Wax: I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was

Ruby Wax: I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was

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Grand Opera House York
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Thu 28 Sep 2023
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After a complete sell-out run of a 40-date national tour, Ruby Wax's rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet announces its first West End dates at The Ambassadors Theatre. As well as the show, this unique performance includes an exclusive, frank and personal Q&A with Ruby and the chance to meet her after the show.

Grand Opera House York

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Thu 28 Sep 2023
Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
1 hour 40 minutes incl. interval
Thu at 19:30
Age guidance: 14+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online
Or call 020 7206 1174

Based on her bestselling book of the same name, I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was sees Ruby reflect on a series of life-changing journeys she undertook in search of meaning – swimming with humpback whales; embarking on a 30-day silent retreat in California; joining a Christian monastery – that ended up taking her in a very different direction. After ten years, Ruby’s depression resurfaced, and at the start of 2022 she was admitted to a mental health clinic.

Ruby Wax: I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was

“The original idea behind this show was based on the extreme journeys that I wanted to take in order to find an antidote to living a frazzled life. Along the way I wanted to find meaning, peace, happiness – the stuff we’re all chasing. However, after some transcendent experiences, I ended up in a mental institution. Obviously, I didn’t find what I was looking for.” - Ruby Wax

Directed by Alison Summers, the show sees Ruby subvert our stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding mental health and happiness in her most honest, compelling and vulnerable performance yet.

Highlighting the importance of community and connection around mental health, Ruby encourages audience members to participate in a live Q&A in the second half of each performance, giving people the opportunity to share their experiences with others. A meet and greet will also take place after the show, with copies of her latest book for sale.

Ruby Wax is a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Masters’ degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health. To date, Ruby has sold over one million copies of her books worldwide. She is the author of books Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled and has toured all over the world with the accompanying one-woman shows. Both books have reached the number one spot on the Sunday Times bestsellers list, along with a third book, How to Be Human: The Manual. In March 2017 she launched Frazzled café in partnership with Marks & Spencer and held daily sessions online at Frazzled.org during the coronavirus lockdown.

Please note: there will be no performance on Fri 20 Sep 2024

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What the critics say

Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy
- The Times
A fascinating hour in the company of a survivor
- The Telegraph

Grand Opera House York

Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
York Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
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Access
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

Not originally intended to be a theatre, the buildings that comprise the Grand Opera House York officially opened in 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. Since then it has been owned by FJ Butterworth, the Shepherd of Shambles and the India Pru Co. Ltd who spent £4,000,000 restoring the theatre to its former glory in 1987.

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Grand Opera House York

change
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
1 hour 40 minutes incl. interval
Thu at 19:30
Age guidance: 14+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online
Or call 020 7206 1174
Join ATG+, the UK's best live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
Priority booking and ringfenced seats
Ticket offers and no transaction fees
Flexible tickets
Join today