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Dr John Cooper Clarke

Theatre Royal Brighton14 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 (selected dates)

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14 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 (selected dates)

Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

About the show

Dr John Cooper Clarke performs new collection Have It on his 2026 UK tour, with guests including Nigel Planer. Check tickets and booking details.

Dr John Cooper Clarke tickets and regional UK dates

Dr John Cooper Clarke brings his 20-date 2026 UK tour to venues including Theatre Royal Brighton, Victoria Hall Stoke-on-Trent and Grand Opera House York, performing work from his forthcoming collection 'Have It' alongside fan favourites, with special guests Nigel Planer, Luke Wright, John Agard and Salena Godden.

What to expect

The tour centres on 'Have It', a completely new poetry collection following 'WHAT', his 2024 Sunday Times bestseller. The evening also includes established favourites alongside the new work.

Four special guests join the bill: Nigel Planer, Luke Wright, John Agard and Salena Godden, making this a broader poetry event rather than a solo headline set.

Background and age guidance

In 2025, Dr John Cooper Clarke became the first poet to headline a UK arena, performing at Manchester's Co-op Live, and received the 2025 Northern Music Award for his influence in music. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. No running time is listed in the ATG listing, so check with your specific venue before travelling.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Theatre Royal Brighton	Brighton	Wed 14 Oct 2026	On sale	Book tickets
Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent	Stoke-on-Trent	Fri 23 Oct 2026	On sale	Book tickets
Grand Opera House York	York	Fri 6 Nov 2026	On sale	Book tickets

Choosing your tickets

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Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Theatre Royal Brighton, Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, Grand Opera House, York. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the special guests on the 2026 tour?

The bill includes four special guests: Nigel Planer, Luke Wright, John Agard and Salena Godden.

Can under-16s attend?

Under-16s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

What is 'Have It'?

'Have It' is Dr John Cooper Clarke's latest poetry collection, described as completely new work. It follows 'WHAT', which was published in 2024 and debuted as a Sunday Times bestseller.

Where can I book Dr John Cooper Clarke tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Dr John Cooper Clarke?

Theatre Royal Brighton: Wed 14 Oct 2026; Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent: Fri 23 Oct 2026; Grand Opera House, York: Fri 6 Nov 2026.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD

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Train

Brighton (BTN) railway station is about a 10 minute walk from the theatre, or roughly 4 minutes by taxi, with the walking route running along Queen's Road and through North Laine. The station has frequent services to London and across the South East.

Bus

Numerous Brighton & Hove Buses services stop along North Street, around 2 minutes' walk away. The closest stops are B, C, X and Y, served by routes 1, 1A, 2, 5, 5A, 5B, N5, 7, 12, 12A, 12X, 18, 21, 22, 25, 46, 55 and 60.

Parking

The nearest car park is the NCP Theatre Car Park on Church Street, BN1 1US. The theatre has no parking of its own, but there are three disabled bays on New Road just outside the theatre for Blue Badge holders, and four Access parking spaces on New Road about 25 metres from the venue, outside the accountancy firm Lucraft, Hodgson & Dawes and the restaurant Tonkotsu. Taxis can drop off and pick up directly outside.