Tim Clare’s Death Drive

There’s nothing like seeing your dad have a go at an activity to make it seem embarrassing. It turns out suicide is no exception.

From the man who brought you Channel 4′s How To Get A Book Deal and the award-winning memoir We Can’t All Be Astronauts comes the true-story of how a father-son suicide pact transformed him from cynical loser to happy failure.

Sacked, dumped, and stuck living back with his parents, failed writer Tim Clare struggled to see the point in carrying on. Eventually, during a 4am drive, his newly spiritual dad staged a dramatic last-ditch bid to shock him out his misery. Thus Tim began a quest to lose his cynicism and get happy. But when you’re faced with jeering teens, obnoxious neighbours, all six Rocky movies and a psychic horse, is there anything in this sordid world worth getting happy about?

REVIEWS FOR THIS SHOW:

“Tim Clare’s self-referential material has audiences hooting in recognition. Sublime” – The Guardian

“The most compelling solo performer on the Fringe” ★★★★★ – What’s On Stage

“An expert meshing of poetry and stand-up. Intimate and energetic” - The Stage

“Heartfelt and wildly entertaining” ★★★★ – The List

Shrewd and funny” – The Scotsman