John Cooper Clarke celebrates 50 years in showbiz with a show at the Helix Dublin

Literary phenom and British cult hero John Cooper Clarke is coming to Dublin for an extra special show you don't wanna miss.

To celebrate 50 years in showbiz, Clarke will take the stage at the Helix DCU on 13 September, with special guest Mike Garry. Tickets start from €32 plus booking fee and are available to book here.

At 75, John Cooper Clarke has made a name for himself as the "Godfather of Punk Poetry" and the OG people's poet, his cultural influence spanning literature, music and fashion - from creating some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era, including the popular wedding poem “I Wanna Be Yours” (recently celebrating over a billion streams in its incarnation as a hit record by the Arctic Monkeys) to sharing his life story in his memoir of the same name.

His live performances were, still are, highly-lauded occasions, with some of his headliners boasting supporting slots from many soon-to-be-superstars including Joy Division, New Order and Duran Duran, as well as being a special guest for the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks and The Clash.

Captivating audiences with his unique poetry and delivery style, he made his way up from working mens clubs and cabaret venues in his native Salford and Manchester during the 1970s, to become one of the most prolific and preeminent figures in punk.

After the release of his seminal album on CBS “Snap, Crackle and Bop” where Clarke's poems were put to music by the legendary music producer Martin Hannett, he was firmly established as one of the most important artists of the Punk era. His recorded album was followed by the release of his best-selling debut collection, 10 Years in an Open Necked Shirt.

In January, Clarke celebrated his 75th birthday with a new live tour of the UK’s major cities including a show at the London Palladium as well as at the Lowry Theatre in his native Salford. This upcoming visit to the Helix in Dublin is a chance to see one of the most prolific and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best. Don't walk - run to the box office!