DR John Cooper Clarke
Wed 18 Nov · 19:00
Blackpool Opera House
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2°C · 24% rain
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Performance poet John Cooper Clarke presents his work at Blackpool Opera House on 18 November 2026. Known affectionately as the Bard of Salford, Clarke performs in Blackpool. The event starts 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).
The forecast for DR John Cooper Clarke is Clear · 2°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blackpool Opera House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
John Cooper Clarke is performing at 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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Performance poet John Cooper Clarke presents his work at Blackpool Opera House on 18 November 2026. Known affectionately as the Bard of Salford, Clarke performs in Blackpool. The event starts 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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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).
What will the weather be like at DR John Cooper Clarke?
The forecast for DR John Cooper Clarke is Clear · 2°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near DR John Cooper Clarke?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Blackpool Opera House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke?
John Cooper Clarke is performing at DR John Cooper Clarke.
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