John Cooper Clarke will be heading to Lincoln, Barrow, Hull and Cheltenham this May, in celebration of his long-awaited autobiography I Wanna Be Yours. One of Britain’s most beloved and influential writers and performers, the so-called Bard of Salford is a phenomenon: Poet Laureate of Punk, rock star, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter and cultural commentator.
The 2023 run of shows is set to be a breathtaking showcase of poetry and spoken word performance, with John sharing stories from his incredible life and hugely successful career. Taking audiences on an incredible journey with pieces from his new book, JCC will also deliver his usual musings, off-the-wall chat, riffs, gags and wicked humour.
Revealing his mind-boggling encyclopaedic take on pop culture over the centuries, JCC discusses everything from Baudelaire and Edgar Allan Poe to Pop Art, pop music, the movies, fashion, football and show business — with more than a few laughs thrown in along the way.
The tour comes to Hull City Hall on 18th May next year.