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John Barclay is a writer, entertainer and performance poet based in Dorset, England. Deftly crafted pieces in styles to suit their subjects, his poems are dramatic rather than descriptive, in-your-face rather than introspective. Whether angry, moving, surreal, witty or daft, John presents them with charm and theatrical flair, proving that poetry has come out of the dusty bookcase into the real world, or at least the world of entertainment.
A former Marks & Spencer speechwriter, in 2005 John brought out a collection of poems called 'The Blood of Others'. He has written plays, sketches, comedy material, song lyrics, newspaper articles and published a travel memoir 'SURFACE MALE - Round the World Without Flying'.
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John says, 'Welcome to my website.·
There is now a page called "VIDEOS", via which you can watch me perform some entertaining items, including a hilarious Shakespeare parody .'
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Tuesday 23rd April is World Book Night. It is also St George's Day. To celebrate both events, on that date I will give away a copy of my book 'Surface Male' to somebody somewhere in England.
21.04.13
STREET CHILDREN
When I was in San Salvador (on my round-the-world adventure), I was shocked to
see young children sleeping in broad daylight on the pavement outside a giant
shopping mall. Back home, I started supporting 'Toybox', a charity that rescues and supports street children in El Salvador and other countries. In
July, I shall be joining a 27-mile sponsored trek in Derbyshire to raise money for Toybox.
Meanwhile, the charity has just closed an on-lineauction to raise money for their work. I won a pastel portrait of
a street child in Guatemala City (where I also stayed). The Auction raised nearly £11,000.
28.03.13
As I train for the above event, I remember a poem I wrote when walking in France:
Marching Song
My socks are full of grass seed;my boots are full of grit.I march along and sing a song -I couldn't give a shit.A bank-card in my belly-belt,a sun hat on my head,I'm gonna stridethe highway wideuntil I drop down dead!
08.05.13
WHAT ESSENTIAL TRAVEL MAGAZINE SAID ABOUT 'SURFACE MALE'
'The trip continues predominantly off the beaten tourist track, and normally without the benefit of much planning. This gives the reader a unique insight into the countries John visits that following the established travel routes simply wouldn’t afford. . . . fast-paced, ever-changing and above all exciting . . . genuinely offers an interesting take on some amazing countries that become more desirable to visit with the turn of every page.'
Full review: www.essentialtravel.co.uk/magazine/the-buzz/surface-male.asp
For more information on 'Surface Male' see·Publications.
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