In 2018, comedian Adam Cayton-Holland published his first book, Tragedy Plus Time: A Tragi-Comic Memoir, highlighting his experience dealing with the impacts of his sister’s suicide. Cayton-Holland described his books in these words, “If you’re expecting a guide to navigating life after grief, this isn’t it. It’s an honest look at mental illness, depression, death and the beautiful relationships between families and siblings — one that lets you know that there is no guide to grief, and that it’s still O.K. to laugh.”
On September 4th, 2021, he is putting on a one-man show called, “Happy Place”, loosely based on the book. Some of the material will cover his experience with grief and EMDR treatment. Knowing that Adam is one of the best comedians in Denver, it is bound to be honest and vulnerable, and sure to bring tears and smiles. Details about the show can be found at the Bug Theatre.
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Williams, John (August 26, 2018). “Grief and Laughter Mingle in ‘Tragedy Plus Time'”. nytimes.com. Retrieved September 14, 2018.