To Make People Happy

John OsborneBooking Info

There has never been a better time for an uplifting show...

"His work has an endearing gentleness that captures you and soothes you"

Ian McMillian

"Beautifully written, funny and poignant"

The Scotsman on John Peel's Shed

To Make People Happy explores the humour section of second hand book shops, jokes overheard on market stalls and finding the positives in life, even if that means finding friendship with your end-of-life carers and sharing a love of Chas and Dave with a taxi driver after the world's least appealing wedding.

With audio clips of moments guaranteed to make an audience happy, this is a poetry show with a difference. From the creator of John Peel's Shed and Sky 1's After Hours

Running time: 80mins + interval
Touring with Artsreach, as part of the national INN Crowd project.

www.johnosbornewriter.co.uk


Thanks to the generous support of Pub is the Hub, INN CROWD is delighted to re-open its doors in 2026, supporting more pubs to host brilliant spoken-word performances.

Please note that booking is essential for these events as tickets are limited - see booking details for each pub below.

Dates & Times


Wed 12th Aug 2026 8:00pm The Gaggle of Geese Buckland NewtonBook
Thu 13th Aug 2026 7:30pm The Royal Oak DrimptonBook