John Hegley, Esq

John Hegley, Esq's Biography

Forename(s)
John Richard
Sex
Male
Date of Birth
1/10/1953 Islington, London
Surname
HEGLEY
Style
John Hegley, Esq

John Hegley, Esq's Professional Career

Career
performance poet; began career in children's theatre with Interaction and Soapbox 1980 then at Comedy Store 1981 and John Peel sessions with The Popticians 1983-84 (previously employed as bus conductor); numerous tours; regular presenter BBC Radio 4; performed in The Pyjama Game (musical) 1999; Hon Dr of Arts Univ of Luton 2000

John Hegley, Esq's Publications

Books and Publications
Poetry Poems for Pleasure (1989), Glad to Wear Glasses (1990), Can I Come Down Now, Dad? (1991), Five Sugars Please (1993), Saint and Blurry (audio recording, poetry and songs, 1993), These Were Your Father's (1994), Love Cuts (1995), The Family Pack (collection, 1996), Beyond Our Kennel (1998), Dog (2000), My Dog is a Carrot (for children, 2002), The Sound of Paint Drying (2003)

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