6: Jack Rooke | Making Space

Fresh from the red carpet after getting his second BAFTA, writer, comedian and performer and Roundhouse alum Jack Rooke joins Roundhouse CEO and Artistic Director Marcus Davey on the latest episode of Making Space: Exploring Creativity, Society, and the Roundhouse.Jack shares his personal story, which draws from his lived experience and often involves themes of grief and suicide, in an intimate conversation about writing his first poem, ‘Lasagna’ at the Roundhouse and returning to the Main Space this August with his show, Good Grief.Hear Jack explore his writing and performing career, the success of his Channel 4 show Big Boys and why he considers the Roundhouse his home.For tickets to the Roundhouse Comedy Festival head to www.roundhouse.org.uk. Making Space is a six-episode series, featuring intimate conversations with leading artists and thinkers connected to the Roundhouse. Previous episodes welcomed Oscar-winning actor, writer, producer, and director Daniel Kaluuya, internationally renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley,poet and former Young People's Laureate for London, Cecilia Knapp, internationally renowned dancer and choreographer, Akram Khan and artist, producer, composer, and technologist Imogen Heap.The Roundhouse is a youth charity and independent multi-arts venue based in Camden, London. Set within a Grade II* listed performance space, it is the UK’s leading creative centre for young people, engaging more than 10,000 young people annually through its creative youth programme.CreditsGuest: Jack RookeHost: Marcus DaveyAudio Producer: Mia CampbellEditor: Sarah WarrenTheme music by ShunajiSenior Producer: Marie Horner