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Ivor Cutler

Contains 6 performances.

15 January 1923 – 3 March 2006.

Scottish poet, songwriter and humorist. Known for his regular performances on BBC radio, latterly including numerous Radio 1 sessions for John Peel and Andy Kershaw. Appeared in The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour film in 1967 and on Neil Innes's various TV shows. Wrote books for children and adults and was a former teacher at Summerhill School.

Cutler's records generally followed a pattern: surreal deadpan poems alternating with fictitious episodes from his childhood 'in a Scotch sitting room' and songs accompanied by a wheezing harmonium.  Artistic collaborators included Robert Wyatt and Phyllis April King - the latter also being his life-partner.

  • Ivor Cutler, Phyllis King, The Popticians

    Ivor Cutler, Phyllis King, The Popticians

    12 November 1983 at 
    Roebuck (51)
  • Keep the GLC

    Keep the GLC

    17 April 1984 at 
    Commonwealth Institute (2)
    A ‘Thirty-Two Borough Touring Show’ engineered by CAST New Variety (and consequently hosted by Roland Muldoon). This was the only date on the tour that A&S partnered on. Valerie Bloom replaced Louise Bennett (Miss Lou), who was originally booked to perform.
  • GLC Giroshow (Chelsea Claimants' Ball)

    GLC Giroshow (Chelsea Claimants' Ball)

    01 February 1985 at 
    Chelsea Town Hall (1)
  • GLC Giroshow

    GLC Giroshow

    02 March 1985 at 
    Wandsworth Civic Centre (1)
    Poets sharing a bill with Carol Grimes & Eyes Wide Open and The Hank Wangford Band.
  • Arts in Danger Week

    Arts in Danger Week

    07 March 1985 at 
    Diorama (1)
    Arts in Danger was a CAST New Variety initiative. This show does not occur in press adverts listing Arts in Danger Week events, but seems nevertheless to be in support of it. LKJ does not appear on the flyer, but is named (instead of Lioness Chant) in Time Out‘s listings.
  • Anti-Apartheid Benefit

    Anti-Apartheid Benefit

    4 September 1985 at 
    Southbank Centre (29)
    Apart from the great line-up and the great cause, this show surely boasts the best take on the ‘apple/snake’ motif to have graced an Apples & Snakes flyer. The circularity and the black/white symbolism are entirely appropriate, and that ‘apple of the eye’ is a touch of genius.
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