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Dr John Cooper Clarke at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Dr John Cooper Clarke at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts logo

Dr John Cooper Clarke has announced a UK tour for 2026, where he is coming to Lighthouse.

Dr John Cooper Clarke's anarchic punk poetry has thrilled people for decades and his no nonsense approach to his work has seen his career spanning cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. His critically acclaimed 2020 memoir ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ explored his extraordinary life, filled with remarkable personalities.

His latest collection, ‘Have It’, will be a completely new collection of work and follows on from 2024’s ‘WHAT’, an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Across his 20-date 2026 tour, Dr John Cooper Clarke will be introducing this new body of work alongside his beloved, hilarious and classic fan-favourites.

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Venue/Contact Details
The Lighthouse
21 Kingland Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH15 1UG
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
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Facilities
  • Hearing Loop Available
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Lift
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Saturday 10 October from 7:45pm
Further opening details:
  • Evening
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Term Only
Costs:
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Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Eligibility criteria:
14+ (under 18 to be accompanied by an adult)
Booking Information:
  • Booking Essential
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