Making history as the first poet to headline an arena in the UK at Co-op Live
In Celebration of World Poetry Day. Clarke will return to the stage for three very special performances, starting at The London Palladium on Wednesday 19th March followed by Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Friday 21st March (World Poetry Day 2025). The Salford born legend will then bring his tour home for a historic performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live where he is set to become the first-ever poet to headline an arena here in the UK.
Fans can expect a one-of-a-kind journey through poetry by one of the world’s most important and entertaining spoken word artists. Performing classic numbers including Chickentown and Beasley Street as well as brand new material from the new collection “WHAT”, John will bring his unique perspective and incredible work to his biggest audiences yet – with plenty of laughs along the way. John will also be joined by special guests on each night of the tour including the wonderfully talented John Agard (London), Henry Normal (Nottingham) and Linkton Kewesi Johnson (Manchester).
Tickets for Dr John Cooper Clarke’s UK tour will go on general sale on Friday 18th October at 10am
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