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RAISE THE OOF with John Shuttleworth

Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!).

In RAISE THE OOF John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV's Clarinet Man - next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!).

When I met Ken he was eating a CurlyWurly recalls John, although initially I thought it was a packet of sparklers, so I gave him a wide berth, and the rest, as they say, is hysterical!

Actually, I feel rather calm muses John, although after forty years and still no chart success, perhaps I should be slightly anxious. My wife Mary says I should get a proper job, but there's not time - I'm about to retire! Besides, Comet - where I used to demonstrate audio equipment - no longer exists. As for the sweet factory in the Rotherham area where I worked as a security guard in the 1980's - that's now an Axe Throwing Centre. Oof!

But I'm still posting off my songs (on cassette tape with Dolby so it's not too hissy) to cutting edge pop acts like Chris Rea and the Lighthouse Family, plus I'm still being booked for nostalgic singalongs at the local hospice (for petrol money only) so we have every reason to celebrate my long and illustrious career. Do come along and join me in punching the air, and helping - in an orderly and controlled fashion - to RAISE THE OOF!
event dateWednesday 12 February
venue addressTheatre Royal Winchester 21-23 Jewry Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 8SB
event timesWed 12 Feb 2025
7.30pm

Recommended age:
Universal (suitable for all)
Venue:
Auditorium
Categories:
Comedy
Ticket information
Tickets £28
telephone 01962840440 for latest times or cancellations.
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