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XS Malarkey Presents John-Luke Roberts: It Is Better + Best Of
Presented by: XS Malarkey| 0 | MANCHESTER: 53Two |
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| P | Wednesday 21st May, 2025 |
| N | 7:30pm |
Event information
In 2024 John-Luke Roberts remounted all ten of his solo shows, from over fifteen years of making and performing comedy. To celebrate the achievement, he’s taking a compilation of some of his favourite bits on tour, alongside the whole of his 2020 show “It Is Better.” This is a rare chance to see JLR’s least seen show, originally released to vinyl in a year when no one could go out.
“It is Better” is an hour long spoken-word comedy show written and performed by John-Luke Roberts, with music by composer John Chambers. An absurd reflection on love and loss, “It Is Better” is best enjoyed around a log fire, while long-thought extinct beasts roam through the streets outside. But, failing that, it’s good in a theatre.
“A one-man finger-in-the-dyke against the blandification of comedy” The Guardian
Named one of the 50 funniest comedians of the 21st Century by The Telegraph
***** Fest
**** The Telegraph
**** The Times
**** The Guardian
Venue information
MANCHESTER: 53Two| 0 | Arch 19 Watson St Manchester M3 4LP |
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| > | www.53two.com/ |
| ! | 07432198724 |
| ` | 53Two is an independent arts venue located in the heart of Manchester, UK. The venue provides a platform for emerging artists and performers to showcase their work, as well as hosting established acts and productions. With two versatile performance spaces |
