Comedy Thu 16 October 2025

John Shuttleworth: Raise The Oof

Book

“It remains a comic endeavour both bittersweet and laugh-out-loud funny” 

The Times

“A ludicrously compelling night out”

Evening Standard

"Sublime character comedy"

The Guardian

Radio 4 favourite and comedy legend, 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!) 

"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." 

"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!" 

Dates

Thu 16 October 2025

Space

Main House

Tickets

£27.00

Duration

120 minutes

Intermission Duration

20 minutes

  • Thu 16 October 2025
    7:30pm – 9:30pm
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