“I once picked up John Cooper Clarke at 3.30pm; he had a custard cream for breakfast” – Henry Normal unveils Salford memories and poem ahead of Lowry gig

By James Crabtree 30th November 2021 Comedy, Culture, Poetry 0 comments

Henry Normal, one of the greats of British comedy and the performing arts is coming to Salford during his next […]

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Dr. John Cooper Clarke announces ‘an evening of poetry and laughs’ this Christmas

By Caleb Staples 23rd November 2020 Culture, Poetry 0 comments

Dr. John Cooper Clarke has recently announced a one-off online show on Saturday 12th December. ‘I Wanna Be Yours At […]

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Christopher Eccleston shares a heartwarming book inscription from John Cooper Clarke

By JamesSweetnam 3rd November 2020 Culture, Poetry 0 comments

Salford actor Christopher Eccleston has released a touching tribute to poet John Cooper Clarke, who he claims changed his life. […]

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Salford poet JB Barrington’s show is sold out already: but who is he?

By Tanisha Cantrell 5th March 2020 Features, Music, Theatre 0 comments

An award-winning Salford-born performance poet has sold out his show in the city in just three weeks. The eagerly-anticipated night […]

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Poetry based comedy ‘Don’t Bother’ showcases this weekend

By Elizabeth Fagan 22nd November 2019 Art, Comedy, Interviews, News, Theatre 0 comments

Balancing spoken word and comedy, multi-award winning performer Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin returns to Salford this weekend with his latest show ‘Don’t Bother’ […]

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Salford to become first ‘Living Wage City’ as £9.30 rate is announced

By Lydia Ransome 12th November 2019 News 0 comments

Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett and Manchester poet Tony Walsh joined a host of guests for the Living Wage Week […]

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