Badly Drawn Boy

Join us for an intimate evening with Mercury Prize winner Badly Drawn Boy in conversation with Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music)

This April, acclaimed artist Damon Gough, known as Badly Drawn Boy comes to Shakespeare North as part of his latest UK tour, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience his music and stories up close in a unique, personal setting.

Blending live performance with candid conversation, the evening will journey through an extraordinary career that has shaped British indie music for over two decades. Expect stripped-back renditions, reflections, and behind-the-scenes insights into the songs that defined an era.

The set will draw from his much-loved catalogue, including tracks from his landmark debut album, The Hour of Bewilderbeast (2000), which earned him the prestigious Mercury Prize, as well as tracks from the beloved soundtrack to Nick Hornby’s much loved film, About a Boy (2002).

Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering his music for the first time, this promises to be a warm, reflective, and unforgettable night of songs, stories, from one of the UK’s most distinctive voices.