Aoife Dunne is an Irish comedian, poet, writer and storyteller whose work lives where laughter meets loss. Through comedy and spoken word, she explores Irishness, shame, grief, family and survival, best known for her viral comedy sketches online and her acclaimed show Good Grief, which has sold out across Ireland and UK.
Extended Tour for 2026
After selling out everywhere in 2025, Aoife Dunne's critically acclaimed hit debut is back by phenomenal demand to even more bigger places. Good Grief is a hilarious yet deeply moving one-woman show exploring love, loss, family, and the strange, surreal moments that follow grief. Blending storytelling, comedy and spoken word, Aoife reflects on the death of her mother at 23 and the messy, tender, often hilarious journey of becoming yourself in the aftermath. Heartbreaking and life-affirming in equal measure, Good Grief is a celebration of survival, memory, and finding light in the darkest places. You don't want to miss out in 2026! Get your tickets here.
'Hilarious...Aoife Dunne beams with scintillating light...her command of the stage is absolute'
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THE IRISH TIMES: 'Comedian and storyteller Aoife Dunne inspires a deep dive into earnest open-hearted empathy, full bodied laughs and emotional honesty'
THE IRISH EXAMINER: 'Nothing to lose and nothing to prove: Aoife Dunne on how losing her mother shaped her future'
RTE RADIO 1: 'Stand-up comedian, Aoife Dunne, told Oliver about finding comedy in grief, becoming the head of her household at the age of 23 and how she came to revisit her dreams and ambitions in her thirties'