Dr John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. The Godfather of Punk Poetry and the original people's poet, his cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion.

From creating some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era, including the world's most popular wedding poem, I Wanna Be Yours (recently celebrating over a billion streams in its incarnation as a hit record by the Arctic Monkeys) to sharing his life story in his memoir of the same name, he is referenced as a major influence by artists across the globe.

Watching John perform is an opportunity to see a living legend at the top of his game. In 2024, he will be celebrating his 75th birthday, and this is a chance to see one of the world's most important and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best.

Special Guests: Mike Garry and Toria Garbutt.