# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alistair McGowan : ‘Like Never Before’ - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Impressionist Alistair McGowan’s shares readings from his second poetry collection: ‘Like Never Before’About this EventAfter the March 2026 release of impressionist Alistair McGowan’s second poetry collection Like Never Before, we are delighted to announce this exclusive Bishop’s Castle reading from the book. Alistair will also offer the opportunity for an audience Q&A after the reading.His first collection, Not What We Were Expecting, released in 2024, was 40 years in the making. These new poems have all been written in the last 18 months.As before, some are comic, some poignant, some observational. Nearly all follow the theme of a changing world - linguistically, politically, environmentally - and the changes we all experience as we age. This is Alistair - like never before - commenting on a world that is accelerating "like never before".Praise for his first collection:‘The poems are WONDERFUL ; Alistair has his own voice and a real gift !’ Gyles Brandreth.‘The breadth of subject matter,the humour and honesty I found truly touching,brilliantly observed.’ Leigh Lawson‘Masterly!’ Simon Cowell.While audiences have said :‘Touching and kind, funny and poignant.’‘Brilliantly observational, topical, moving and funny.’“Alistair brings a warmth and sincerity to the readings, which makes it very special. (I also enjoyed the sprinkling of impressions and the audience interaction!)”This show is an exclusive performance of Alistair's poems, separate from his 3-in-1 piano and poetry performance tour. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishops-castle/alistair-mcgowan-‘like-never-before’/100001984138604979 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.96, max: 16.96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bishop's Castle - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Poetry Pharmacy Lab - **lat**: 52.49474739999999 - **long**: -2.9976187 - **full address**: The Poetry Pharmacy Lab, 10 Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alistair McGowan : ‘Like Never Before’ - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/940484fa2745101c25deefe1338b4907544e79786129087f64b1e8cf3766e6c1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc39877a-gmir.jpg?v=1772828078 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alistair McGowan : ‘Like Never Before’ being held? - **A:** Alistair McGowan : ‘Like Never Before’ takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Poetry Pharmacy Lab, 10 Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Alistair McGowan : ‘Like Never Before’? - **A:** Alistair McGowan : ‘Like Never Before’ is organized by Poetry Pharmacy- Deborah Alma. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alistair McGowan : ‘Like Never Before’ is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bishop's Castle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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