Joy!

Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee proved that in his 40s Wright is making the best work of his life (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) JOY is an even more ambitious show, drilling down into a the slippery concept of joy, with some outrageous pieces of spoken word, inventive uses of poetic form and some utterly heart-wrenching moments. And there’s a stack of great gags to boot.

“Breathtaking … with a sharpness and wisdom that lifts the soul, and soothes the battered heart.” ★★★★ The Scotsman (2023)

The French novelist Henry de Montherlant said that “happiness writes white” but Wright’s not exactly starting with a blank page. In his new show the Fringe’s favourite poet writes urgently and warmly about family, fatherhood, and the joy of language itself.

“The best exploration of love, family and belonging I have ever had the pleasure of seeing.” ★★★★★ The Student (2023)