16/06/2026
Making a very welcome return to The Watermark
John Hegley
Friday 9 April
The Edinburgh fringe success story from "comedy's poet laureate" comes a-touring
Acrosss a 90 minute performance, John Hegley introduces a clutch of new verses, a few older favourites and a cardboard camel with a moving jaw. Be prepared for drawings of elephants, myths, discos, daleks, optional community singing and the search for a sense of self-worth. A show with stories, poems, songs and pictures - deep and daft and digestive
"This show proves he's as good as ever" 4* - Entertainment Now
"Lovely stories, music, poetry and silliness" 4* - British Theatre Review
"Just because he is one of the funniest men alive, do not underestimate his dedicated gentleness" - Adrian Mitchell, The New Statesman
John Hegley began his career busking outside Westminster tube station, beside the toilets, and burning incense sticks to sweeten this experience. He graducated to street entertaining in Covent Garden with the spectacular Popticians, who recorded two sessions for John Peel.
Then came a Perrier comedy nomination, a residency at Keats House, twelve books, one mug, an honorary doctorate and radio appearances across the BBC network - which included a one-off special 'All you ever needed to know about busking'
John has toured nationally and internationally for the past 40 years, appearing regularly on BBC Radio and developing a cult audience following.
Devised for adults, but not unsuitable for the odd nine-year-old.
Ticket on sale now!
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