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Chris Groves turns grief into something refreshingly uplifting and unexpectedly funny. Blending sharp stand-up with heartfelt honesty in a life-affirming hour about loss, family and finding laughter when you need it most. He dives into strange, awkward and oddly funny moments following a loss, from dealing with practicalities to the unexpected ways grief shows up in everyday life. Open, warm, and genuinely funny, this is a show for anyone who’s lost someone – or just enjoys laughing at life (and death). You might not leave healed, but you will have laughed for a bit!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Dead Parent Society – Chris Groves is by Christopher Groves, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Nicolson Square, 25 Nicolson Square and Nicolson Square Gardens, EH8 9BX, 16 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £6. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.