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Ruth E. CockburnNorthern writer, poet, musical comedian, performance artist and dyslexic academic,
Ruth has made it her job to find the weird and the wonderful in all aspects of life.
From Blackpool, inspired by the sense of the place, (and the sense to get out of the place…but then return to the place) Ruth has created touring theatre shows and performance pieces for many years.
Her latest book of poetry and stories, “Miss Nobodies” has recently been taken by The British library and she is currently on tour as one half of satirical rock duo, Black Liver in ‘Support Your Local Library! A Gothic/Pub Rock Opera’.
They are currently on tour with our shows, ‘Miss Nobodies’ and ‘Support Your Local Library! A Gothic/Pub Rock Opera’
Ruth E. Cockburn's shows
Open Up the Mic Graduates
This showcase event is an opportunity for the young people who have taken part in Showtown’s short comedy course (Open Up the mic) to perform again and try out new…
What are you laughing at?
Want to start a career in comedy? Do you need some help writing a comedy set? Find out how with this entertaining conversation between comics; Allyson June Smith, Sian Davies…
Black Liver presents Tall Tales for Big Kids
Musical comedy duo Black Liver deliver a gaggle of fables, yarns and stories for grown ups as part of Blackpool Comedy Festival.
