A comedian who appeared on a popular Channel 4 series is set to bring his one-man show to Stourport.
Joel Sanders spent much of his early career in the US, working across the country with the aim of becoming the first British comedian to perform in all 50 states.
His journey took him from small-town bars in the Deep South to theatres and casinos, including a run of shows in Las Vegas.
After a show in Tennessee didn't go to plan in 2008, the comedian, back in the UK, made a decision that would completely change his life - he bought a narrowboat.
He said: "I thought it might be a quieter way of living. It hasn't quite worked out like that."
For the past 18 years, Mr Sanders has been living on the UK's waterways, navigating the realities of life afloat, including broken engines, practical challenges and the gradual realisation that every lifestyle comes with its own complications.
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Over time, those experiences became the basis of Angry Boater, a live show combining comedy and storytelling.
More recently, he has appeared on Channel 4's Narrow Escapes, which followed his journeys on the waterways, including a 3am trip taking his narrowboat onto the Bristol Channel.
Mr Sanders said: "The TV version shows some of it. The live show is really everything else."
He is now bringing Angry Boater to the Stourport Civic on Friday (October 23).
The show explores what happens when you step awat from a conventional life and try to do things differently - only to discover that the problems don't disappear, they just change shape.
The show has developed a loyal following with audiences ranging from experienced boaters to those who have never set foot on the water.
Tickets and more information can be found by visiting https://www.angryboater.com
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