Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks

Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks

Wed 4 Nov, Stamford Theatre stamford poetry events, arts centre promoted events, theatre

Expect stories of mistaken identity, odes to rebellious snails, and ruminations on time travelling public officials, all delivered with Rowan’s trademark warmth and wit.

Following the release of his new book, The Door-to-Door Poet, as well as a hit programme on BBC Radio 4, Rowan McCabe returns to the stage with Hard Knocks, a show of spoken word and comedy about community and connection.

Rowan likes making a nuisance of himself with poetry. Over the past 10 years he’s been poet in residence in a pizza takeaway, in William Wordsworth’s childhood home and, once, on a miniature steam train. He's also the world's first Door-to-Door Poet and in 2019 he travelled all across England, knocking on strangers' doors and writing bespoke verses for them, for free, on any subject of their choosing. It’s a bit like the Avon lady… but with rhymes. 

Hard Knocks is a collection of all new material that lifts the lid on some of the most funny and challenging moments of this unconventional career path. Expect stories of mistaken identity, odes to rebellious snails, and ruminations on time travelling public officials, all delivered with Rowan’s trademark warmth and wit.

“Very funny and very charming”- Stuart Maconie

“Invaluable”- The Guardian

With support from multi-award-winning poet and battle rapper Mark Grist.

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Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Theatre

Tickets: £10 standard

With support from multi-award-winning poet and battle rapper Mark Grist

Running Time: 80 minutes

Suitable for ages 14+

This is a programmed event

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