Emotional comedy show heads to Wigan on its way to Edinburgh Fringe

How to Be a Better Human sees Chris Singleton talk about losing two of the biggest relationships in his life – his dad and his wife – within a few months and explores how we can find humour in death and divorce through poetry, animation and awful karaoke.

The show was a huge success at Lancashire Fringe Festival earlier this year, bringing in a sell-out crowd despite the difficult subject matter.

Chris’s direct style, which includes the use of a PowerPoint presentation, hugely engages with audiences despite the awkward and very personal subject matter.

He said: “So many people warned me not to do it! Other artists who had toured very personal shows. I guess my apprehensions were kind of eased by the fact that writing the show became part of me processing grief – it was a help and a support, rather than something to fear.

“We were also concerned about audience safety from day one – it’s hard-hitting at points, and we wanted to make sure the audience didn’t feel unsafe at any point – but were given permission to grieve – and laugh – along with me.”

How To Be A Better Human will be performed at the Old Courts on Thursday, July 21, with doors opening at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the Old Courts’ website or by calling the box office on 0343 2086015.