Brent Saulnier

Neurohilarity promised clever comedy with a twist, but in the end, it was a swing and a miss.

According to the Fringe description, the cabaret would feature “funny artists with ADHD and Autism” and help audiences “accept and understand those on the autism-ADHD spectrum.” Based on that, I expected a witty performance celebrating neurodivergence and offering insight into those experiences. Instead, the evening unfolded as a series of separate acts. Only one, performed by Adam, the host and director, directly reflected the advertised theme. I found Adam’s performance thoughtful and engaging.

The rest of the show felt disconnected from the description, with some acts straying into unrelated territory such as burlesque. Rather than leaving with a better understanding of neurodivergence, I left feeling that the show didn’t deliver on the expectations it set for itself.