Dr John Cooper Clarke

Dr JOHN COOPER CLARKE

With Special Guest Mike Garry

The Godfather of Punk Poetry. A cult icon. A lyrical genius. A razor-sharp wit.

Dr John Cooper Clarke—Salford’s original punk poet performs at this year’s Southport Comedy Festival with a brand new live show packed with classic verse, new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat and the unmistakable swagger that’s made him a legend.

From the stages of the '70s punk scene—sharing bills with Joy Division, The Sex Pistols, and The Clash—to the pages of the UK school curriculum, Clarke’s influence is undeniable. His iconic I Wanna Be Yours, famously reimagined by Arctic Monkeys, has racked up over a billion streams, while Evidently Chickentown made its mark on The Sopranos.

This is your chance to see one of the world’s most important and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best.

"One of Britain's outstanding poets" Sir Paul McCartney

"Fantastically entertaining" The Times

"Riveting" The Observer

Photo credit : Andy Hollingworth