
Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success
Wed 30 Sept · 19:30
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Glasgow audiences are invited to a special retrospective of Jack Rooke's debut show, Good Grief, on Wednesday 30 September 2026. The BAFTA-winning writer and creator of the acclaimed television series Big Boys will revisit the performance that first launched his career, a decade on from its initial run. This unique evening promises a look back at the genesis of Rooke's distinctive comedic voice, as he delves into the themes of grief and personal experience that have become hallmarks of his work. The show, which explored these profound subjects with a blend of humour and raw honesty, achieved varied levels of success in its original iteration. Attendees can expect an insightful and potentially poignant journey through Rooke's formative years as a performer. Tickets for this retrospective are available starting from £24.00. The specific venue for the performance is yet to be confirmed.
Berk’s Nest in association with Soho Theatre and Curtis Brown present Jack Rooke's Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success BAFTA-winning writer and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu / C4’s Big Boys) brings back his debut comedy-theatre show ‘Good Grief’, a decade on from it launching his career. Featuring the original show (co-written with his 80-year old Nan Sicely) and some present day musings, this retrospective further explores grief, ambition, being a class traitor, milking having a dead dad for personal / professional gain, the innocence of writing just for oneself before the interference of "telly wankers", and the palpable regret of his own decline into becoming said "telly wanker". Content Warning: this show may contain potentially triggering stories around grief, suicide and Geri leaving the Spice Girls in May 1998. Directed by Gabriel Bisset-Smith (now also a telly wanker). 'Good Grief 2.0 [is] a delightful and still affecting watch' Guardian 'Engaging, frank and humorous.’ New York Times 'A delight... cheerily but sensitively tackling the most painful of subjects and finding hope in them' ★★★★ Scotsman Ages 16+. Duration: 110 minutes (inc. interval)
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Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 19:30.
Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success is held at Glasgow.
Tickets for Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success are priced at £24. Live prices and availability are shown on oran-mor.co.uk.
The forecast for Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success is Rain · 11°C. Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
Jack Rooke is performing at Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success.
Tickets for Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success can be booked via oran-mor.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success
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Jack Rooke is an English comedian and writer. His work often explores issues surrounding grief and loss, using humour and documentary film to explore the awkwardness of death.
About this event
Glasgow audiences are invited to a special retrospective of Jack Rooke's debut show, Good Grief, on Wednesday 30 September 2026. The BAFTA-winning writer and creator of the acclaimed television series Big Boys will revisit the performance that first launched his career, a decade on from its initial run. This unique evening promises a look back at the genesis of Rooke's distinctive comedic voice, as he delves into the themes of grief and personal experience that have become hallmarks of his work. The show, which explored these profound subjects with a blend of humour and raw honesty, achieved varied levels of success in its original iteration. Attendees can expect an insightful and potentially poignant journey through Rooke's formative years as a performer. Tickets for this retrospective are available starting from £24.00. The specific venue for the performance is yet to be confirmed.
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Berk’s Nest in association with Soho Theatre and Curtis Brown present Jack Rooke's Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success BAFTA-winning writer and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu / C4’s Big Boys) brings back his debut comedy-theatre show ‘Good Grief’, a decade on from it launching his career. Featuring the original show (co-written with his 80-year old Nan Sicely) and some present day musings, this retrospective further explores grief, ambition, being a class traitor, milking having a dead dad for personal / professional gain, the innocence of writing just for oneself before the interference of "telly wankers", and the palpable regret of his own decline into becoming said "telly wanker". Content Warning: this show may contain potentially triggering stories around grief, suicide and Geri leaving the Spice Girls in May 1998. Directed by Gabriel Bisset-Smith (now also a telly wanker). 'Good Grief 2.0 [is] a delightful and still affecting watch' Guardian 'Engaging, frank and humorous.’ New York Times 'A delight... cheerily but sensitively tackling the most painful of subjects and finding hope in them' ★★★★ Scotsman Ages 16+. Duration: 110 minutes (inc. interval)
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Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success taking place?
Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success is held at Glasgow.
How much are tickets for Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success?
Tickets for Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success are priced at £24. Live prices and availability are shown on oran-mor.co.uk.
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The forecast for Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success is Rain · 11°C. Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
Who is performing at Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success?
Jack Rooke is performing at Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success.
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Tickets for Jack Rooke’s Good Grief: a decade retrospective of capitalising on my dead dad to varied levels of failure and success can be booked via oran-mor.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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