Coming to Preston Guild Hall with all his wit, wisdom, and wisecracking punk poetry, it’s the one and only Dr John Cooper Clarke.

The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour debuts the first new book of poetry from the esteemed Dr in several decades; The Luckiest Guy Alive. His new work is a brilliant collection of poetry influenced by our modern era. From the ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’ to a hymn on the seductive properties of the humble pie, The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour will have it all. Hand-grenade haikus, rapid-fire ballads, and possibly an informal meditation on the loss of Bono’s leather pants. Plus we’re sure he’ll recite some fan-favourites such as ‘Evidently Chickentown’, ‘Beasley Street’, ‘I Wanna Be Yours’, and others.

It needs little confirmation that Cooper Clarke’s status as the ‘Emperor of Punk Poetry’ is still intact after a 40 year career. He is an extraordinary versifier, a man of incredible wit, and is brilliantly good at bringing poetry to the masses. He has influenced a vast number of people through his writings and performances, notably the Arctic Monkey’s Alex Turner, who takes inspiration from Cooper Clarke’s poetry when writing his own lyrics. The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour is set to be a wonderfully compelling performance by one of Britain’s greatest poets.

‘John Cooper Clarke is one of Britain’s outstanding poets. His anarchic punk poetry has thrilled people for decades … long may his slender frame and spiky top produce words and deeds that keep us on our toes and alive to the wonders of the world.’ Sir Paul McCartney

Under 16’s to be accompanied by adult 18+

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In Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much, the founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about his mishaps and adventures of life on the road with one of the biggest and most loved bands ever.

Francis is a true member of British Rock Royalty.  He sang the first words at Live Aid in 1985, survived the obligatory rock’n’roll brush with alcohol and drugs, was awarded an OBE in 2010 and has a BRIT for his Outstanding Contribution to Music. His band has sold more than 120 million records globally.

Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out.

Rossi will be joined on stage by award-winning writer and broadcaster Mick Wall, who has sold more than 1 million books.

There are limited VIP tickets available which will include an exclusive VIP lanyard and unsigned photograph.

Running times:
First half: 7:30 – 8:20pm
Second half: 8:40 – 9:30pm

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Sally is one of the UK’s most successful touring acts and has been wowing audiences across the country for the past 10 years.

Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans. The messages from beyond come thick and fast. Funny, entertaining, touching, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; The 10 year anniversary tour showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best loved medium.

Sally says ‘The shows will be psychic dynamite and although they are undoubtedly entertaining, there is also a very serious side, which is to give audience members messages of hope and love from the other side’.

This is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

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