Henry Normal + Jan Brierton
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Roper Theatre | Bath, EN
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Henry Normal and Dubliner Jan Brierton present an evening of poetry and laughs. Henry will be reading poems from his new book 'A Quiet Promise' whilst Jans' poems reflect on being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and retired raver. Expect a highly engaging evening.Jokes, stories and poetry from Radio 4's reticent poet, writer and TV and Film producer Henry Normal.
Henry co-wrote and script edited the multi-award winning Mrs Merton show and the spin off series Mrs Merton and Malcolm. He also co-created and co-wrote the first series of The Royle Family.
With Steve Coogan he co-wrote the BAFTA winning Paul and Pauline Calf Video Diaries, Coogan's Run, Tony Ferrino, Doctor Terrible and all three of Steve's live tours and the film The Parole Officer.
"Not heard anything that jumps from hilarious to moving in such an intelligent, subtle way as Henry Normal's show" - Radio Times
"Succinct, heartrending and peppered with gentle punchlines" Hannah Verdier, -The Guardian
"Shove up National Treasures. We need to make room for Henry Normal" Simon O'Hagan - Radio Times
"the Alan Bennett of poetry" - The Scotsman
"Dovetails bittersweet poetry with a sublimely observant wit" - The Guardian
Suitable for ages 16+ (swearing and sexual references)
Doors at 7pm
Show from 7:30pm
Ends at 10pm
Tickets £20 (+£2 booking fee)
Henry & Jan's books will be available to buy on the evening and they can be available to sign during the interval and post show!
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Where is it happening?
Roper Theatre, Bath Academy Of Musical Theatre, Lower Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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