Jon Richardson in Conversation: The Teenage Diaries of a Stand-Up Comedian
Join Jon Richardson along with a special guest as he takes you through his new book and much more.
What possible value could there be in revisiting the awkward, unfiltered thoughts of a 14-year-old boy, especially now, in his forties and a successful comedian, actor and father? As it turns out, quite a lot.
In this candid memoir, Jon reconnects with his younger self – a boy growing up in an era when Oasis dominated the charts and Baywatch dominated his imagination. From embarrassing teenage misadventures, including a mortifying PE lesson involving a climbing rope, to small but significant triumphs like earning a pack of Chewits for the ‘cleanest tent’ at scout camp, Jon revisits the moments that shaped him and, ultimately, set him on the path to comedy.
‘Whip-smart comedy… His mind is extraordinary.’
GQ
★★★★
‘A wildly funny whinge of volcanic frustrations’
Guardian
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Running Time: 1hr 45mins (approx. including interval)
Age Guidance: 14+ (parental guidance recommended)
Content Guidance: Adult themes and strong language
Boxes at £42pp are available to book by calling the Box Office on 0113 243 0808
Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable
Tickets include a copy of Jon’s new book
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