BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL - JOHN HEGLEY - SOLO SHOW - 15/07/24

PICTURED: John Hegley PHOTO: Jackie di Stefano

Performance poet extraordinaire John Hegley is one of the few poets in the UK likely to be recognised in the street and his poetry is just as distinctive. A poet, editor, comedian, musician, songwriter, glasses-wearer and much more, he finds poetry in the everyday and wants to put it back there.

In a career spanning four decades John has captivated and devastated audience all over the country, in theatres and festivals, at gigs at the Edinburgh Festival, and with countless appearances on radio and television. He has written a number of collections of poetry, ranging from the surreal through the humorous to the personal and emotional. Recurring themes in his poems include, notably, glasses, dogs, romans and reminiscences of his childhood in Luton.

Back by popular demand at Balham Comedy Festival, this new compilation shows the breadth of his appeal, with seriously funny, cleverly comic poems on everything from love, family, France, art and the sea, to dogs, dads, gods, taxidermy, carrots, spectacles and - of course - potatoes.

“Family life would be a lot easier if you could just open the cupboard and pull out your Hegley every time things got fractious, heated or miserable.” - THE LIST

There is NO SEATING RESERVATION with ticket purchase for this show

- this event is 65% seated / 35% standing (seating first come first served)

Should you prefer a full meal, the venue has other charming dining areas and offers a great menu. To book a table please contact The Bedford.

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NB. We regret we are unable to welcome canine friends to Banana Cabaret other than service dogs.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, London, United Kingdom