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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 through his 120k selling memoir of the same name. John is referenced as a major influence not just by the Arctic Monkeys but also by artists across the globe… As well as musicians like Alex Turner, The Sleaford Mods and Plan B, his legendary number “Evidently Chickentown” plays out the penultimate episode of The Sopranos. Watching John Cooper Clarke perform is an opportunity to see a living legend at the top of his game. 

Doctor John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s. Captivating audiences with his unique poetry and delivery style, he clawed his way up from working mens clubs and cabaret venues in his native Salford and Manchester, to become one of the most prolific figures in punk. 

John’s early live shows were renowned occasions, and headline gigs were supported by many soon-to-be superstars including Joy Division, New Order and Duran Duran, as well as playing as special guest on shows by the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks and The Clash. 

After the release of his seminal album on CBS “Snap, Crackle and Bop” where John’s poems were put to music by the legendary music producer Martin Hannett, he was firmly established as one of the most important artists of the Punk era. His recorded album was followed by the release of his first collection 10 Years in an Open Necked Shirt. The book is one of the best-selling poetry anthologies ever in the UK, Canada and Australia. 

As relevant and vibrant as ever, John Cooper Clarke’s influence is just as visible in contemporary pop culture, with his trademark ‘look’ resonating with fashion-conscious individuals across all demographics and his poetry features in the UK national curriculum syllabus. Having had a groundbreaking effect on modern music, his influence can be heard within the social observations of the Arctic Monkeys, amongst many others. 

John's 2018 poetry collection The Luckiest Guy Alive featured 30 new poems and his long-awaited 2020 autobiography I Wanna Be Yours is a groundbreaking piece of literature and a “riveting memoir”. His sense of humour resounds throughout his career, and his latest live show is a mix of classic verse, new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat.

In 2024 John will be celebrating his 75th birthday with a new live  tour of the UK’s major cities including a show at the London Palladium as well as at the Lowry Theatre in his native Salford. It’s a chance to see one of the world’s most important and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best. 

Setlists

    1. 1.Guest List
    2. 2.Questions I Can't Answer
    3. 3.Hire Car
    4. 4.Get Back on Drugs You Fat Fuck
    5. 5.Thug
    6. 6.Diez Macarenas
    7. 7.Lydia, Girl With an Itch
    8. 8.Necrophilia
    9. 9.I'm not saying all Welsh men are incestuous but...
    10. 10.Home Honey I'm High
    11. 11.Beasley Street
    12. 12.Beasley Boulevard
    13. 13.R U the Business?
    14. 14.Look in Any Junk Yard
    15. 15.A Sudden Change of Attitude
    16. 16.The Marital Miseries of the Modern Misogynist or The Rime of the Ancient Marrier
    17. 17.Recently Confirmed Bachelor
    18. 18.Credits
    19. 19.Evidently Chickentown
  1. Encore

    1. 20.Twat
    2. 21.I Wanna Be Yours
    3. -Danke Schoën (Wayne Newton cover)
    1. 1.Guest List
    2. 2.Questions I Can't Answer
    3. 3.Hire Car
    4. 4.Get Back on Drugs You Fat Fuck
    5. 5.Thug
    6. 6.Diez Macarenas
    7. 7.(I Married a) Monster From Outer Space
    8. 8.Burnley
    9. 9.Beasley Street
    10. 10.Beasley Boulevard
    11. 11.I'm not saying all Welsh men are incestous but...
    12. 12.Lydia, Girl With an Itch
    13. 13.Necrophilia
    14. 14.Lucky Men in Junkyard
    15. 15.The Marital Miseries of the Modern Misogynist or The Rime of the Ancient Marrier
    16. 16.Recently Confirmed Bachelor
    17. 17.I've Fallen in Love With My Wife
    18. 18.Evidently Chickentown
  1. Encore

    1. 19.Twat
    2. 20.I Wanna Be Yours
    1. 1.Guest List
    2. 2.Questions I Can't Answer
    3. 3.Hire Car
    4. 4.Get Back on Drugs You Fat Fuck
    5. 5.Diez Macarenas
    6. 6.Doomed
    7. 7.Beasley Street
    8. 8.Beasley Boulevard
    9. 9.R U the Business?
    10. 10.Lydia, Girl With an Itch
    11. 11.Necrophilia
    12. 12.Home Honey I'm High
    13. 13.Thug
    14. 14.I'm not saying all Welsh men are insestous but..
    15. 15.Pot Leg
    16. 16.Il Douchebag
    17. 17.The Marital Miseries of the Modern Misogynist or The Rime of the Ancient Marrier
    18. 18.I've Fallen in Love With My Wife
    19. 19.Evidently Chickentown
  1. Encore

    1. 20.Twat
    2. 21.I Wanna Be Yours
    1. 1.Guest List
    2. 2.Questions I Can't Answer
    3. 3.Hire Car
    4. 4.Get Back on Drugs You Fat Fuck
    5. 5.Diez Macarenas
    6. 6.Doomed
    7. 7.Beasley Street
    8. 8.Beasley Boulevard
    9. 9.R U the Business?
    10. 10.Lydia, Girl With an Itch
    11. 11.Necrophilia
    12. 12.Home Honey I'm High
    13. 13.Thug
    14. 14.I'm not saying all Welsh men are insestous but..
    15. 15.Pot Leg
    16. 16.Il Douchebag
    17. 17.The Marital Miseries of the Modern Misogynist or The Rime of the Ancient Marrier
    18. 18.I'm In Love With My Wife
    19. 19.Evidently Chickentown
  1. Encore

    1. 20.Twat
    2. 21.I Wanna Be Yours
    1. -
    2. 1.Guest List
    3. 2.Hire Car
    4. 3.Get Back on Drugs You Fat Fuck
    5. 4.Thug
    6. 5.Latino Party
    7. 6.Lydia, Girl With an Itch
    8. 7.Necrophilia
    9. 8.Two ugly sisters from Fordham
    10. 9.Home Honey I'm High
    11. 10.Beasley Street
    12. 11.Beasley Boulevard
    13. 12.I'm not saying all Welsh men are insestous but..
    14. 13.R U the Business?
    15. 14.Agoraphobia
    16. 15.Il Douchebag
    17. 16.The Marital Miseries of the Modern Misogynist or The Rime of the Ancient Marrier
    18. 17.Recently Confirmed Bachelor
    19. 18.She's Got a Metal Plate in Her Head
    20. 19.I've Fallen in Love With My Wife
    21. 20.Evidently Chickentown

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