Greg Wise - Grief Talking

Acclaimed actor, writer, and campaigner Greg Wise joins us at Tring Book Festival for a profound, compassionate evening discussing his moving new book, *Grief Talking*. Sharing his personal experiences with loss—from sudden tragedy to caring for his sister—Greg offers an honest, uplifting guide to navigating death and mourning. Facing into grief with honesty and vulnerability, join us for a deeply comforting conversation on how processing loss can ultimately help us live more fully, kindly, and joyfully.


Date	Friday 13^th November 2026
Time	7:30 PM
Doors Open	6:45 PM
Venue	The Dembe Theatre (Formerly The Court Theatre)

Standard Seats	£17.00
Standard Ticket and Signed Copy of Grief Talking	£32.00
Members earn 5 points per ticket

About the Book: Grief Talking

"I am a being formed by loss, and I am uniquely more alive, more grateful, more compassionate... I don’t think I ever really felt joy until I faced into my grief."

In Grief Talking, much-loved actor and screenwriter Greg Wise offers a heartfelt, honest exploration of the chaotic, messy journey of death. Drawing on his own encounters with traumatic grief, intergenerational sorrow, the pain of infertility, and caring for his sister Clare through terminal cancer, Greg advocates for a vital shift in our suppressive modern culture of mourning.

Rather than hiding from loss, Greg shows how honesty, vulnerability, and simple rituals can help us heal, connect, and reclaim genuine joy.

About Greg Wise

Greg Wise is a renowned actor, writer, documentary maker, and screenwriter whose screen credits include *Sense and Sensibility* and *The Crown*. His previous book, *Not That Kind of Love*, co-written with his late sister Clare, chronicled her final months with incredible warmth and candor. A dedicated advocate for end-of-life care, Greg serves as an ambassador for Marie Curie, the Carers Trust, and the Good Grief Trust, and is a patron for End of Life Doula UK.