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From The Archives

Way Back When
Click here to see stuff about some tours John did when he was nobbut a lad.

Letters to an Earwig
Click here for a review of John's show at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Uncut Confetti at Warwick Arts Centre
Click here for a review.

I Am A Potato at The Pleasance Islington
Click here for a review.

Sound of Paint Drying
Click here for a review of the book and a preview of the show at the Contact Theatre in Manchester.

Contemporary Writers
Click here for a biography of John on the Contemporary Writers website.

Comic Book Launch at the ICA
John hosted this launch party, for a collection of new graphic works by comedians, poets, writers and artists who love cartoons, at the ICA on 5 November 2007. Click here for more information.

Cock Tavern Opening Night Launch
John headed the lineup on the opening night of the Cock Tavern Comedy Club on 10 November 2007. Click here for more details.

On The Road Again at the Marquee Club
November 2007 also saw John join the star-studded lineup of this glittering Beat Weekend staged by LIPS Festival to celebrate the 50th anniverary of Jack Kerouac's world-changing novel. Click here for more.

A Near-Christmas Cabaret Experience
The bespectacled Poet Laureate of Comedy captivated audiences at the Cheese & Grain in Frome, Somerset in December 2007. Click here to see the pre-publicity.

Christmas Creatures
Later in December 2007 John opened at Studio 68 in Battersea with his unique take on the Christmas season. Click here for a preview in The Independent.

Other sites

Apples and Snakes
This pioneering poetry organisation focuses on working with emerging artists, and aims to stretch the boundaries of poetry in performance and education.
www.applesand snakes.org

ArtBreak Motel
Collaborative, creative weekends, each hosted and shaped by an inspirational practising artist. Suitable for adults and children aged 7+.
www.artbreakmotel.com
claire@artbreakmotel.com

Bad Poetry Quarterly
Copies of this magazine are available to buy for 99p + 1 first class stamp per issue. Cheques to be made payable to G Smith.

They are always on the lookout for new poems and illustrations. When you send in your work please make sure your name and address are on each page. Your contribution can be returned only if you include a S.A.E. Send to:

Bad Poetry Quarterly
PO Box 6319
London E11 2EP

Diamond Twig
Diamond Twig is a small press launched in 1992 by Ellen Phethean and Julia Darling to publish new writing by women in the North East of England. Its projects include The Ropes: Poems to Hold On To, an anthology co-edited by John, which is of particular relevance to young people.

Do The Green Thing
Help John save the planet - see how you can do your bit at www.dothegreenthing.com!

Hearing Eye
A small independent press established in 1987, unusual for keeping all their books in print. John appears in their anthology In the Company of Poets and has performed at Torriano Meeting House a number of times. Follow the link to discover more...
www.hearingeye.org

Inclusifolk
Colin Shaddick's Inclusifolk is a homespun, do-it-yourself personal record label promoting his own poetry and music creations. As the name suggests, it's an inclusive artform and uses elements of the many folk music sub genres. To find out more about what BBC Radio describes as "this eccentric slice of the British way of life" go to the Inclusifolk website.

Media and English Centre
A great site for teachers looking for inventive approaches to the teaching of literature, language and media studies.
www.englishandmedia.co.uk

Methuen
To see other authors published by Methuen go to:
www.methuen.co.uk

Poetry Kit
For poetry information of a more general kind, featuring events, a magazine and other listings.
www.poetrykit.org

Poetry Olympics
The official website for Poetry Olympics events, Jazz Poetry SuperJams and New Departures publications.
www.poetryolympics.com

UK Touring
To find out about other artists with UK Touring, have a look at their website:
www.uktouring.org.uk


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