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NYC Premiere of Dave Piontkowski's One Man Show, 3 Kidneys No Colon

The show is a humorous look at life dealing with major illnesses and surgeries.

Press release

NEW YORK CITY – After a successful run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dave Piontkowski is bringing his groundbreaking comedy show, 3 Kidneys No Colon, to Caveat on October 3rd at 7pm!
3 Kidneys No Colon is a show detailing the medical diaries (or rather…diarrheas) of Dave who suffers from chronic kidney disease and ulcerative colitis. Dave Piontkowski's one man show, 3 Kidneys No Colon, NYC premiere at Caveat on Oct 3rd!

In his one-man show, Dave breaks down barriers of chronic health conditions, and sheds light on the day-to-day for people with autoimmune diseases through jokes, storytelling, and a dash of humanity.

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He infuses humor into the highs and lows of his health journey battling ulcerative colitis and chronic kidney disease, while discovering the resilience of the human spirit.
By sharing his trauma and laughing at some of the worst moments of his life, Dave has shown others that there is light at the end of the tunnel and how all of this has changed his life.
So grab your tickets and experience the hilarious, inspiring, and resilient Dave Piontkowski!

3 Kidneys No Colon on Thursday, October 3rd at 7 pm (doors 6:30) at Caveat, 21 Clinton Street, Manhattan 10002

TICKETS: $20 online ll $25 door
Produced by and starring Dave Piontkowski; Opener Graham Kay

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Dave Piontkowski is an NYC based stand-up comedian who performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024 with his one man show 3 Kidneys No Colon. Dave has performed at various clubs in and around New York including The Stand, New York Comedy Club, Comedy Village, QED and many more. Dave also performed improv and sketch comedy with UCB, Magnet and The PIT. Dave won the UC comedy competition, and appeared on the Close The Door Behind You podcast and will be debuting on Story Collider podcast this December!

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