Punk Poet Dr John Cooper Clarke Performs in Ulverston This Weekend
Dr John Cooper Clarke will take the stage at The Coro in Ulverston on Saturday, March 21. The punk poet brings his sharp verse and stage presence to the town this weekend.
Show details
Doors open at 7.15pm and the performance starts at 8pm. The event is open to audiences aged 14 and over.
Ticket information
- Standard tickets: £24.50 and £27.50.
- Reduced price for NUS card holders: £20.50.
- Remaining tickets can be checked at Filmogaz.com.
Artistic influence and reception
Clarke’s work crosses literature, music and fashion. Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner cites him as a key inspiration.
Sir Paul McCartney called him “one of Britain’s outstanding poets.” The Times has described his performances as “fantastically entertaining.”
Notable achievements
His poem Evidently Chickentown featured in the penultimate episode of The Sopranos. His memoir I Wanna Be Yours has sold around 120,000 copies.
The Ulverston date offers a chance to see the poet live. Fans can expect a concise, energetic set from a significant cultural figure.
