DR John Cooper Clarke
Wed 18 Nov · 19:00
Blackpool Opera House
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John Cooper Clarke, a British performance poet and punk rock icon known for works such as "Evidently Chickentown" and "I Wanna Be Yours," will perform at Blackpool Opera House on 18 November 2026 at 19:00.
John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins. The song "Evidently
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DR John Cooper Clarke takes place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 19:00.
DR John Cooper Clarke is held at Blackpool Opera House in Blackpool (Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HW).
John Cooper Clarke is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke.
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John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins. The song "Evidently
About this event
John Cooper Clarke, a British performance poet and punk rock icon known for works such as "Evidently Chickentown" and "I Wanna Be Yours," will perform at Blackpool Opera House on 18 November 2026 at 19:00.
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John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins. The song "Evidently
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is DR John Cooper Clarke?
DR John Cooper Clarke takes place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is DR John Cooper Clarke taking place?
DR John Cooper Clarke is held at Blackpool Opera House in Blackpool (Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HW).
Who is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke?
John Cooper Clarke is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke.
How do I get tickets for DR John Cooper Clarke?
Tickets for DR John Cooper Clarke can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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