
Biscuit of Destiny
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'Biscuit of Destiny' will take place on 19 January 2027 at The Cockpit in London. John Hegley presents a mix of poetry, music, and visual art, drawing inspiration from his book 'A Scarcity of Biscuit'. The performance features whimsical storytelling and playful illustrations, including references to Romantic poet John Keats.
John Hegley returns with a celebratory jamboree chock-full of daft and deft wordplay, sing-along numbers and against all advice, a selection of 'drawings' and other curiosities. Gape in baffled exhilaration as the much loved bespectacled poet lays out a treasury of new and selected potatoes for your enjoyment, drawing on his recently published book 'A Scarcity of Biscuit'. The collection weaves gentle fictions and fanciful meanderings around the letters of Romantic poet John Keats... “Keats features quite strongly in the narrative of this show, and it is from him that the biscuit reference comes: he met a woman in Ireland being transported in some kind of kennel who the poet said seemed to be suffering from a “scarcity of biscuit”. There are several of Hegley's distinctive drawings on slides in the show, including seven elephants, three of which we had to vote on later. It's a lovely hour of stories, music, poetry and silliness” - British Theatre Guide Review "Awseomely Mundane" - Independent This is the Edinburgh Fringe show with a bonus 50% of added Cockpit nourishment.
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Frequently asked questions
Biscuit of Destiny takes place on Tuesday, 19 January 2027 at 19:30.
Biscuit of Destiny is held at The Cockpit in London (Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH).
Tickets for Biscuit of Destiny range from £12 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on thecockpit.org.uk.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Cockpit can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Biscuit of Destiny can be booked via thecockpit.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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'Biscuit of Destiny' will take place on 19 January 2027 at The Cockpit in London. John Hegley presents a mix of poetry, music, and visual art, drawing inspiration from his book 'A Scarcity of Biscuit'. The performance features whimsical storytelling and playful illustrations, including references to Romantic poet John Keats.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
John Hegley returns with a celebratory jamboree chock-full of daft and deft wordplay, sing-along numbers and against all advice, a selection of 'drawings' and other curiosities. Gape in baffled exhilaration as the much loved bespectacled poet lays out a treasury of new and selected potatoes for your enjoyment, drawing on his recently published book 'A Scarcity of Biscuit'. The collection weaves gentle fictions and fanciful meanderings around the letters of Romantic poet John Keats... “Keats features quite strongly in the narrative of this show, and it is from him that the biscuit reference comes: he met a woman in Ireland being transported in some kind of kennel who the poet said seemed to be suffering from a “scarcity of biscuit”. There are several of Hegley's distinctive drawings on slides in the show, including seven elephants, three of which we had to vote on later. It's a lovely hour of stories, music, poetry and silliness” - British Theatre Guide Review "Awseomely Mundane" - Independent This is the Edinburgh Fringe show with a bonus 50% of added Cockpit nourishment.
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When is Biscuit of Destiny?
Biscuit of Destiny takes place on Tuesday, 19 January 2027 at 19:30.
Where is Biscuit of Destiny taking place?
Biscuit of Destiny is held at The Cockpit in London (Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH).
How much are tickets for Biscuit of Destiny?
Tickets for Biscuit of Destiny range from £12 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on thecockpit.org.uk.
Is there anywhere to stay near Biscuit of Destiny?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Cockpit can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Biscuit of Destiny?
Tickets for Biscuit of Destiny can be booked via thecockpit.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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