How To Be A Better A Human

A spoken word comedy about grief, loss and self-acceptance, the show tells Chris’ story of losing two of the biggest relationships in his life – Dad and Wife – in the space of a few months.

Performed by Chris Singleton and directed by Tom Wright, How to Be A Better Human uses powerpoint comedy, autobiographical storytelling and poetry to open accessible conversations about grief, loss and mental health.

It finds the lightness and humour in death, loss and divorce; explores how they help us become better at empathising, connecting and understanding each other. How we can lose everything and still find the strength to rebuild. How growing a beard can be the best decision of your life, and why some hedgehogs are absolute d*******s.

Shortlisted for Best Spoken Word Show and Best Spoken Word Performer (Saboteur Awards 2022)

Shortlisted for Birds of Paradise Excellence in Theatre Award

“a refreshing message in a likeable, low-key spoken word show…honest and entertaining”

– Lyn Gardner, The Stage

“the storytelling feels fresh…the story is deeply personal, the themes are universal”

– The Wee Review, 4 ****

“this is a man sharing his feelings to help others, creating something out of his pain in a way that’s impossible not to get behind”

– Ed Fringe Review 4 ****