JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH - RAISE THE OOF

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Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) 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!) 
 
“When I met Ken he was eating a CurlyWurly” recalls John, “although initially I thought it was a
packet of sparklers, so I gave him a wide berth”, and the rest, as they say, is hysterical! 
 
“ Actually, I feel rather calm” muses John, “although 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. As for the sweet factory in the Rotherham area where I worked as a security guard in
the 1980's - that’s now an Axe Throwing Centre. Oof!"
 
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!
 
"His stand up is second to none, his timing is impeccable, and you can practically warm your hands
on his good nature" The Guardian
The Cole Porter of the antimacassar set”  The Times
“A ludicrously compelling night out” Evening Standard
 
Sublime character comedy – the Guardian
 
Totally Unmissable - NME

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John Shuttleworth: Raise the Oof 

16 March 2025, 7:30pm 

Tickets £27