Dead Siblings Society is an award winning one-act show tackling what it means to lose a sibling. A special kind of grief for a special kind of relationship. This show explores themes of grief, loss, mental health and abuse with a comedic and light hearted voice. Laughter is the best medicine, especially when facing the darkest parts of the human experience.
Originally presented at the Ottawa Fringe Festival in 2025, Dead Siblings Society is written and created by Nicholas Maillet and Murph Hickey with production support from Shauna Akkermans. The show won Best of Fest and Outstanding Overall Production at the festival, along with Outstanding Production and Outstanding New Creation at the Prix Rideau Awards.
This show deals with difficult themes of suicide, death, grief, mental health and child abuse. Minimal swearing and no explicit content. Some playful stage violence.
