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Join us for an unforgettable evening with legendary punk poet and cultural icon, John Cooper Clarke, as he reflects on a life lived at full tilt. 

In this candid and captivating in-conversation event, Clarke will explore the journey that took him from the backstreets of Salford to the world stage—through the rise of punk, the countercultural whirlwind of the ’70s and ’80s, and his place today as one of Britain’s most distinctive literary voices. 

Expect wit, wisdom, and plenty of stories from the man who has inspired generations with his biting verse and brilliant humour. To close the evening, Clarke will take to the mic for a live reading, bringing his unmistakable voice and electric presence to a selection of his most celebrated work.