Before Jacob was born, his Grandfather was gone. He left the UK on business, and sent a letter to the family saying he wasn’t coming back. Now, Jacob is on a mission to discover who this missing man is and why he left. Watch as Jacob uncovers where he’s been hiding, why he left and why he’s never come back. Follow along as we travel from the UK to Brazil, from Brazil to Australia and from Australia back to the UK again: all stops on Jacob’s solo voyage towards the truth behind his murky family history.
This is a story of true determination, of striving for answers when no one wants to give them. It’s the story of family, of connecting with ancestry, and of learning how to balance everyday life with a greater mission. It’s also the story of coping with rejection in it’s most painful form. But most importantly, Jacob Wants His Grandad is 60 minutes of exciting, unadulterated entertainment. You can guarantee you’ve never seen a show quite like it.
Jacob Wants His Grandad has been supported by The Nottingham Playhouse as part of their Creative Associate programme, and has been in development since February 2022.