By: Daniella Marley
From beer mats to big feelings…
Luke Wright perfectly blends the heart wrenching and belly laughing in his new stand up pub crawl of poetry. He promises us a hearty meal, served on a sticky table at your local, the jukebox playing sleazy punk and the regulars filling the room with stories of time passed.
Wright elevates the everyday- full of humour, texture, lyricism and talent. The swearing at home within the sonnets; Luke pairs sonic play and poetic craft with the day to day British experiences. Wright’s performance style seals the deal. He’s magnetic on stage, delivering jokes like bar-room banter and engaging the audience like an old friend.
There’s plenty of laughter but also moments of tenderness. Wright doesn’t just lampoon or mock but performs with a vulnerability and a warmth, inviting the audience to join him on this journey of a Tuesday lunch.
Pub Grub offers more than just poetry, and more than just laughs. It is a toast to the fish and chip shops and uni dorms of the UK; a true love letter to the British boozer.
In his most recent show, Wright has written a full-throated ode to the places where lives intersect over lukewarm lager, dog-eared menus and one last thing to say.
If you’re looking for polite, polished escapism, Pub Grub won’t be your pint. But if you want an hour of bold, brilliantly crafted storytelling that honours the everyday, Wright delivers in spades. Like the best nights down the local, it’s raucous, tender and unexpectedly moving — a welcome reminder that poetry can still feel as real and vital as the places it depicts.