Luke Wright: "JOY"

Over twenty-five years, Luke Wright has built up a reputation for being one of Britain’s most popular live poets, winning an unprecedented four Saboteur Awards, a Stage Award, and a Fringe First.

He’s sold out shows across the world and regularly tours with John Cooper Clarke and The Libertines. Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42-year-old, to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like?

The French novelist Henry de Montherlant said that “happiness writes white” but Wright’s not exactly starting with a blank page. The poet writes urgently and warmly about family, fatherhood, and the joy of language itself. We might have to go down to come up, but we’ll get there in the end. Come let a little joy into your life with a raconteur and wordsmith at the top of his game.

“Breathtaking… with a sharpness and wisdom that lifts the soul, and soothes the battered heart.” ★★★★ The Scotsman

“A winning combination of honesty, humour, ire and wonder. He is at the peak of his powers.” ★★★★★ The Stage

“Britain’s finest performance poet.” ★★★★★ Life As Theatre

Touring Dorset with Artsreach, the county’s rural arts charity.

Suitable 14+

Running Time: 60mins + 2nd half of poetry

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