

John Hegley was born in 1953 in Newington Green, and moved to Luton at an early age. After leaving school he worked as a bus conductor and social security clerk, until he went to Bradford University, eking out his grant by working as a nurse in a local mental hospital.
He has worked with two children's theatre groups, 'Interaction' and 'Soapbox', and began his highly successful career at the notoriously tough comedy store in 1980.
His first notable media exposure was the John Peel sessions (Radio One) with Popticians in 1983/4, with songs about spectacles and the misery of human existence.
After publishing 'Glad to Wear Glasses' in 1990 another six titles followed filled with verse, prose, drawings drama and photographs of potatoes, and the CD/Cassette 'Saint and Blurry'.
In 2000, John received an honorary Arts Doctorate from Luton University and had his most notable live engagement in a women's prison, Medellin, Columbia.
Warm Words Weekend
for Parent and Child.....
Saturday 11pm till 5 pm 2 hours then lunch then 2 hours then break then dinner 7pm - 9pm fin
Sunday 10pm till 12pm lunch fun 1pm
f you are interested in joining us for anotherpleae email or phone [see contact page] claire@castpresentations.com
{so much spam at the moment on claire@artbreakmotel.com I might miss you
Here below a charmingly creative response from participants to our last Warm Words W eekend in December
"Just wanted to send you a big better-late-than-never T H A N K Y O U for our warm words weekend
at the Artbreak Motel where
although its always crowded,
You still can find some room....
You can sit with no shoes on
alongside your muse, John,
(the poet from Luton)
on a sofa or futon,
take tea with a bourbon
while clare puts the stew on
lletting you express views on
the importance of rhyme or
jjust have a nice time, 'til you're ready to move on"
from Jen and Finlay Bulrush Dec 07
Age no younger than 7 years old...( exceptions for those who have good reading skills)
Fee for Adult and child £200 inclusive
For one adult £150
stimulating & scintilating poetry insight by this spectacular performance poet.
No previous experience is required for this NEW DRAWING & WRITING and PERFORMING weekend just enthusiasm. You will leave with some impressive expressive creations for stage and page........
accommodation not include