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Monday, 15 February 2021, 8:58 am
Wellington comic
Dave Batten will get to
celebrate his 30th birthday in true style, rolling in to
headline a star-studded line-up at Petone Club thanks to a
brand-new portable wheelchair ramp on Friday 19th
March.
Dave, who has athetoid cerebral palsy,
describes himself as more of a sit-down than stand-up
comedian, more than happy to make light of the things that
set him apart. Providing a big source of inspiration for his
comedy, Dave’s cerebral palsy requires him to use a
motorised wheelchair full time to get out and about. Until
recently, the biggest barrier to Dave’s career has been