A BAFTA winning writer and producer turned poet and comedy actor are heading to Bury as part of a national autumn tour.

Writer and poet Henry Normal and actor Nigel Planer first toured together in the early 90s and reunited in 2023 when they teamed up their latest spoken word shows.

They have created an evening of poetry and comedy that has been winning over audiences across the country.

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This autumn tour is the first time the pair have taken on a full national tour together showcasing their newest work as well as classic material from their impressive back catalogue.

Henry Normal’s career spans over 40 years and includes writing and producing some of the country’s best loved and critically acclaimed TV programmes and films.

He has toured with his poetry show since retiring from TV and film production.

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He has a distinctive style where he finds fun in the familiar, humour in the everyday and poignancy in the pitfalls of modern life.

Nigel Planer is a critically acclaimed British actor, writer and musician best known for his roles as Neil in the BBC 1980s comedy The Young Ones and Ralph Filthy in Filthy Rich and Catflap.

He will be bringing his lesser known but just as prolific poetic talent to the stage.

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Nigel and Henry will compliment one another’s warm, funny, and unique words for an unforgettable double bill that will bring poetry to the people and plenty of laughter too.

They will be at The Met on October 10.