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Done the soundcheck, focused the lights. It’s that moment of calm before the audience are let in, the show begins, and the air is punched.. oof!

I hope, if nothing else, I get a special award for my hairstyle in this movie..

Having fun fun fun fun on the M one one one one… as we head to The Clapham Grand for tonight’s John Shuttleworth ‘Raise the Oof!’ with special guest, the impeccable Mike Flowers. Starts 7.45!

First time at Clapham Grand since a historic benefit for the late Phillip Hall – the manager of Manic Street Preachers in 94. The late Shane MacGowan had to be poured out of a bottle onto the stage. John Shuttleworth looked on.. bewildered.

Well I never! Wednesday’s gig Clapham Grand nearly didn’t happen as John’s jacket went missing. Luckily a member of the audience was wearing a perfect replica of John’s vintage leather coat and kindly agreed to lend it. Eternally grateful to Simon Sprackling simon sprackling

I really enjoyed being on David Hepworth and Mark Ellen’s suave ‘Word in your Ear’ podcast. You might like it too.. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gra…

I’ve only just found out about this.. For anyone with a spare few bob (and a designated parking space) who wants to own a key part of John Shuttleworth history! mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lot/lo…

Chicken Town is coming to cinemas 27 June. It follows two schoolfriends who join forces with a grandad to clean up some weeds, but end up dealing with a criminal family. Graham Fellows, @lazbotron, alistair green, Ethaniel Davy and Amelie Davies star. comedy.co.uk/film/chicken-t…

If you fancy seeing me doing something a little different - reciting poetry and song lyrics.. including obscure John Shuttleworth ones - come on down to The Poetry Shack in Islington on Tuesday June 24th at 7pm. facebook.com/events/1559727…

Free in the evening of Wednesday 25th and in the South Yorkshire area? Come and see me play a cannabis-growing pensioner while supporting British Independent Cinema.. sheffield.thelight.co.uk/chicken-town-i…

As well as the Sheffield screening on the 25th, there’s one in Leicester on the 22nd. Both showings are followed by a Q&A with director Richard Bracewell and myself. Hope you can make it! phoenix.org.uk/whats-on/progr…

Come and hear me read some of my poems. Tuesday evening in Islington. candidartslondon.com/product/poetry…

Some of my poems are extremely short. For example: If it’s got that swing - what does it mean? But most are longer.. The most exciting thing about this town Is that there’s nothing going on I saw a dog the other day look round When it heard a baby yawn (to be continued)

Leicester premiere of Chicken Town at the Phoenix 6pm Sunday 22nd, with post screening q&a. Come on down! phoenix.org.uk/whats-on/progr…

They did, and thanks for coming! Sheffield premiere at the Light Cinema at 7pm on Wednesday, with post screening q&a!

I should have posted this a week ago, apologies. An in-depth interview with LBC’s James O’Brien. At times I felt like I was talking to a shrink, but I guess that’s all part of James’s inimitable probing style. Warning: contains moderately amusing moments! youtu.be/UuUO6ZVGFYI?si…

Super to bump into ‘Mr Fringe’ Christopher Richardson - at the Pleasance in Edinburgh. I’m here for John Shuttleworth - Pleasance Upstairs today (a venue I last played in 92 with Guide to Stardom) Then Pleasance One from tomorrow til Friday 15th at 4 pm. shuttleworths.co.uk/pages/tour.html

Extremely sad to hear of the death of Anthony Ryan Carter, better known as ‘Tosh’. He was the boss of Rabid Records and the man who made ‘Jilted John’ a hit back in ‘78. Tosh also launched the careers of John Cooper Clarke, Slaughter and the Dogs, Frank Sidebottom and others.

They may look like they’re auditioning for Oliver!, but these 2 chaps played significant roles in my musical past. Snuff (on the left) played the drums on my 1985 LP ‘Love at the Hacienda’. And Mog - bass on the original (lost) demo of Jilted John. Consider yourselves my mates!