John Cooper Clarke: I Wanna Be Yours - The Courtyard

In celebration of his new autobiography, I Wanna Be Yours, Dr. John Cooper Clarke is embarking on a brand-new tour and will be bringing his show to The Courtyard this November. John’s new show is a showcase of poetry and spoken work, sharing stories from his incredible life and hugely successful career. He will take audiences on a journey with pieces from the new book as well as his usual musings, off the wall chat, riffs, gags and humour. John Cooper Clarke, also known as the Bard of Salford, is Poet Laureate of Punk, rock star, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter, social and cultural commentator. He is one of Britain’s most beloved and influential writers and performers. John’s upcoming memoir will be released in the UK on 15th October by Picador. The book will explore his extraordinary life, filled with remarkable personalities: from Nico to Chuck Berry; Elvis Costello to Gregory Corso; Mark E. Smith to Gil Scott Heron and Joe Strummer and on to more recent collaborators like Alex Turner, Plan B and Guy Garvey. Interspersed with stories of his rock and roll and performing career, John also reveals his mind-boggling  take on popular culture over the centuries: from Baudelaire and Edgar Allan Poe, to Pop Art, pop music, the movies, fashion, football and show business–with more than a few laughs along the way. John Cooper Clarke will be in The Courtyard’s Main House Saturday 6th November at 8pm.