![Grief: A Comedy Image Alice Larkin from the shoulders up smiling, wrapping herself tighter in a blue and white coat.](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2024/06/GriefAComedyStandard.jpg?fit=50%2C50)
Alison Larkin is a best-selling novelist and comedian bringing her show Grief: A Comedy fresh from Soho Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe and Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour on a UK tour, following a sell-out run in the US.
Alison found true love for the first time in her 50s with an Indian climate scientist who had also immigrated to the US. Then he died. Then something wildly unexpected happened. Instead of wanting to hide under the bed and never come out, Alison found herself wanting to live and love more fully than ever before. When Archbishop Desmond Tutu found out about it, he insisted she write this show – with music by Emmy Award-winning composer Gary Schreiner.
Alison’s book, The English American, was published by Simon & Schuster in 2009 and called the ‘most powerful book of the season’ by Vogue. She is publishing Grief… A Comedy as a book in 2024 as a companion to the stage show.
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‘This is truly a show that could change your outlook on life’
Entertainment Now
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‘Leaves you believing that joy really can be found after grief’
Daily Mail
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‘Outstandingly uplifting’
Scottish Field
Event information
Running Time: TBC
Age Guidance: 16+
Triggers and advisories: TBC
Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable
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