Finding joy in the chaos

KATHERINE Craft's latest offering, Shaky, is a captivating dive into the life of Nicole, a spirited 30-year-old drummer grappling with the weight of a recent diagnosis of Young-Onset Parkinson's disease. This audiobook was released earlier this month and offers a refreshingly witty take on the realities of illness, relationships, and personal growth.

- SHAKY Katherine Craft Performed by a full cast

Nicole's journey begins at a seemingly normal point in her life; she's indulging in her wild-child lifestyle full of drumming and partying. However, an abrupt stop is signalled by her shocking diagnosis, thrusting her into an unfamiliar reality where denial becomes her immediate defence mechanism. Craft's narrative artfully articulates the shock of such a diagnosis at a young age, encapsulating not just the individual's struggles, but the ripple effects affecting family dynamics, friendships and career paths.