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6th January 2023

FANS of The Great Pottery Throwdown are in for a double treat – not only is the popular TV show returning to screens this weekend but the show’s famous judge, Keith Brymer Jones, will be appearing in York this summer.

Keith – the renowned British designer, bestselling author and Throwdown judge – will be sharing stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel in Life, Clay and Everything at York Theatre Royal, on June 1.

He’ll also give a live demonstration at his pottery wheel.

Dancer. Front man in an almost famous band. Judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown. How did all that happen?

A spokesperson for the theatre said: “Keith will be revealing all in conversation with his beloved wife, actor Marj Hogarth – their relationship and on-stage chemistry making for a live show like no other.

“Marj will guide Keith through tales from his fascinating life and career, from designing ceramic ranges for top retailers to throwing in his studio in Whitstable, and everything in between.

“He’ll pay tribute to the people, happy coincidences and memorable moments that have made his life what it is – from the art teacher who changed his life to the nearly-famous band he fronted.

“What’s more, Keith will take the audience on a journey through shapes, giving an exclusive on-stage demonstration at his much loved pottery wheel and sharing his advice and top tips about working with clay.

“He will also talk about how and why he decided to become a judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown on Channel 4.”

Tickets for Keith Brymer-Jones LIVE: Life, Clay and Everything are available from the Theatre Royal box office, by telephone on 01904 623568, or online at yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

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Great Pottery Throwdown judge Keith to reveal all in York show

Sat 7 Jan 2023  @ 10:37am Rachel Rogers Things to do

Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throwdown judge Keith Brymer Jones is coming to York — and will be revealing all in conversation with his wife, actor Marj Hogarth.

The renowned British designer, bestselling author and Throwdown judge will be sharing stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel in Life, Clay and Everything .

There will even be a live demonstration at his pottery wheel!

Life, Clay and Everything is at York Theatre Royal on Thursday 1 June .

Marj will guide Keith through tales from his fascinating life and career — from designing ceramic ranges for top retailers to throwing in his studio in Whitstable, the art teacher who changed his life to the nearly-famous band he fronted.

Keith will give an exclusive on-stage demonstration at his much loved pottery wheel and sharing his advice and top tips about working with clay.

He will also talk about how and why he decided to become a judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown .

The Great Pottery Throwdown returns to Channel 4 this weekend, on Sunday 8 January.

Tickets for Life, Clay and Everything start at £27 and are available here .

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Keith Brymer-Jones LIVE: Life, Clay and Everything

York Theatre Royal , June 1

As The Great Pottery Throwdown returns to TV screens this weekend (Jan 8), York Theatre Royal has announced that the show’s famous judge Keith Brymer Jones will be appearing at the theatre on June 1.

The renowned British designer, bestselling author and Throwdown judge will be sharing stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel in Life, Clay and Everything. He’ll also give a live demonstration at his pottery wheel.

Dancer. Front man in an almost famous band. Judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown. How did all that happen? Keith will be revealing all in conversation with his beloved wife, actor Marj Hogarth – their relationship and on-stage chemistry making for a live show like no other.

Marj will guide Keith through tales from his fascinating life and career, from designing ceramic ranges for top retailers to throwing in his studio in Whitstable, and everything in between. He’ll pay tribute to the people, happy coincidences and memorable moments that have made his life what it is – from the art teacher who changed his life to the nearly-famous band he fronted.

What’s more, Keith will take the audience on a journey through shapes, giving an exclusive on-stage demonstration at his much loved pottery wheel and sharing his advice and top tips about working with clay. He will also talk about how and why he decided to become a judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown on Channel 4.

Hilarious, at times heart-wrenching, but most definitely entertaining, this is a one-off live experience with the man himself exploring life, clay, and, well…everything!

‘During downtime on Pottery Throwdown Keith made my hair curl with some of his tales – he’s a great raconteur and recounts his story […] with joy, charm & mischief.’ – Sara Cox

Tickets are available from the box office 01904 623568 | yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

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Thanks to everyone who has joined us for Our Welsh Chapel Dream on Channel 4. It’s obviously just the start of a long restoration, and we’ll have more here as the story unfolds. “Hopefully you’ll be able to follow the transformation,” Keith says, “Many thanks to the people of the Llŷn Peninsula and the very special people of Pwllheli. Also a massive thank you to our crew and all at Love Productions.”

Marj says, “We’re really proud of what we’ve made. It’s slow and honest and a genuine reflection of us and the task we’ve taken on.”

But as the run of Our Welsh Chapel Dream on Channel 4 comes to an end, a UK tour starts! The Life, Clay and Everything tour starts in The Potteries this weekend. Here are all the links you need to get tickets -

2nd June Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

3rd June Royal & Derngate, Northampton

9th June Curve, Leicester

12th June Theatre Royal, Norwich

13th June G Live, Guildford

16th June Kendal Leisure Centre

17th June Perth Concert Hall

18th June M usic Hall, Aberdeen

22nd June The Great Hall, Exeter

24th June Hall For Cornwall

Don’t forget that, to go with the tour, alt-folk duo Lunatraktors are releasing their collaboration with Keith as a single on 7th June, and here’s the link to pre-save it . You can also find it on Bandcamp .

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Keith Brymer Jones LIVE Life, Clay and Everything

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Back by popular demand after a sold-out debut tour, renowned British designer, bestselling author and The Great Pottery Throw Down judge, Keith Brymer Jones returns to the stage as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel.

Dancer. Front man in an almost-famous band. Judge on  The Great Pottery Throw Down . How did all that happen? Join Keith for these exclusive live events, where he’ll be in conversation with his beloved partner, actor Marj Hogarth – their relationship and on-stage chemistry making for a live show like no other. 

Marj will guide Keith through tales from his fascinating life and career, from designing ceramic ranges for top retailers to throwing in his studio in Whitstable, and everything in between. He’ll pay tribute to the people, happy coincidences and memorable moments that have made his life what it is – from the art teacher who changed his life to the nearly-famous band he fronted.  

What’s more, Keith will take the audience on a journey through shapes, giving an exclusive on-stage demonstration at his much-loved pottery wheel and sharing his advice and top tips about working with clay. He will also talk about how and why he decided to become a judge on Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throw Down . 

Hilarious, heartwarming, and thoroughly entertaining, don’t miss this one-off live experience with the man himself, exploring more life, more clay, and, well…more everything!

The show features an audio treat from award-winning ‘broken folk’ experimentalists, Lunatraktors . You can find the full lyric video HERE . The track will be offically released on Friday 7 June!

"During downtime on Pottery Throwdown Keith made my hair curl with some of his tales - he's a great raconteur and recounts his story […] with joy, charm & mischief." Sara Cox

Keith Brymer-Jones LIVE: Life, Clay and Everything

Tue 27 Feb, 19:30

Run-Times: 7.30pm Start 50 min first half 20 min Interval 50 min second half 9.30pm End All times are approx

Back by popular demand after a sold-out debut tour, renowned British designer, bestselling author and the Great Pottery Throw Down judge, Keith Brymer-Jones returns to the stage as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel.  

Dancer. Front man in an almost-famous band. Judge on the Great Pottery Throw Down. How did all that happen? Join Keith for these exclusive live events, where he’ll be in conversation with his beloved partner, actor Marj Hogarth – their relationship and on-stage chemistry making for a live show like no other. 

Marj will guide Keith through tales from his fascinating life and career, from designing ceramic ranges for top retailers to throwing in his studio in Whitstable, and everything in between. He’ll pay tribute to the people, happy coincidences and memorable moments that have made his life what it is – from the art teacher who changed his life to the nearly-famous band he fronted.  

What’s more, Keith will take the audience on a journey through shapes, giving an exclusive on-stage demonstration at his much-loved pottery wheel and sharing his advice and top tips about working with clay. He will also talk about how and why he decided to become a judge on Channel 4’s Great Pottery Throw Down. 

Hilarious, heartwarming, and thoroughly entertaining, don’t miss this one-off live experience with the man himself, exploring more life, more clay, and, well…more everything! 

'During downtime on Pottery Throwdown Keith made my hair curl with some of his tales - he's a great raconteur and recounts his story […] with joy, charm & mischief.' Sara Cox 

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Spend a hilarious and uplifting evening with renowned British designer, bestselling author and Great Pottery Throw Down judge, Keith Brymer Jones, as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel.

Dancer. Front man in an almost famous band. Judge on  The Great Pottery Throwdown . How did all that happen? Join Keith for these exclusive live events, where he’ll be in conversation with his beloved wife, actor Marj Hogarth – their relationship and on-stage chemistry making for a live show like no other. Marj will guide Keith through tales from his fascinating life and career, from designing ceramic ranges for top retailers to throwing in his studio in Whitstable, and everything in between. He’ll pay tribute to the people, happy coincidences and memorable moments that have made his life what it is – from the art teacher who changed his life to the nearly-famous band he fronted. What’s more, Keith will take the audience on a journey through shapes, giving an exclusive on-stage demonstration at his much loved pottery wheel and sharing his advice and top tips about working with clay. He will also talk about how and why he decided to become a judge on The Great Pottery Throwdown on Channel 4. Hilarious, at times heart-wrenching, but most definitely entertaining, this is a one-off live experience with the man himself exploring life, clay, and, well…everything!

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Back by popular demand after a sold-out debut tour, renowned British designer, bestselling author and the Great Pottery Throw Down judge, Keith Brymer-Jones returns to the stage as he shares stories of life in front of and behind the potter’s wheel.

Dancer. Front man in an almost-famous band. Judge on the Great Pottery Throw Down. How did all that happen? Join Keith for these exclusive live events, where he’ll be in conversation with his beloved partner, actor Marj Hogarth – their relationship and on-stage chemistry making for a live show like no other.

Marj will guide Keith through tales from his fascinating life and career, from designing ceramic ranges for top retailers to throwing in his studio in Whitstable, and everything in between. He’ll pay tribute to the people, happy coincidences and memorable moments that have made his life what it is – from the art teacher who changed his life to the nearly-famous band he fronted.

What’s more, Keith will take the audience on a journey through shapes, giving an exclusive on-stage demonstration at his much-loved pottery wheel and sharing his advice and top tips about working with clay. He will also talk about how and why he decided to become a judge on Channel 4’s Great Pottery Throw Down.

Hilarious, heart-warming, and thoroughly entertaining, don’t miss this one-off live experience with the man himself, exploring more life, more clay, and, well…more everything!

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