Henry Normal and Dubliner Jan Brierton present an evening of poetry and laughs in the first event of it’s kind for Roseberry Road Studios. 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. 

Henry is a writer, poet, TV & Film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival. In June 2017 he was honoured with a special BAFTA for services to Television. He 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. Setting up Baby Cow Productions Ltd in 1990, Henry Executive Produced all and script edited many of the shows of it's 17 and a half year output during his tenure as MD.

Highlights of the Baby Cow output during his time include the Oscar nominated film Philomena, I believe in Miracles, Gavin and Stacey, Moone Boy, Uncle, Marion and Geof, Nighty Night, The Mighty Boosh, Red Dwarf, Hunderby, Camping and Alan Partridge.

In her live show, Jan Brierton riffs on modern life, love and friendships, wellness and ageing, rage and domestic exasperation. Jan’s poems reflect on being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and retired raver.

Her rhythmic poems are all delivered in her Dublin brogue, with a cheeky knowing smile. Plus lots of stuff about tea, lipstick and biscuits.

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!