As in ripe for the taking.
As in a heart swelled to twice its size.
As in soft. As in delicious. As in ready.
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood. From introducing his baby to a horse for the first time, to trying to work out if the GP really did drop them on purpose to test their reflexes,Tendercontains poems from the first hundred days of new life and celebrates all of the euphoria, panic and vulnerability that come with it. Following on from the last two years’ 40-date sellout runs ofWonderfulandWonderful 2.0, he’ll even slip in some non-baby bangers too. Expect more laughter and tears than ever.
“Harry Baker’s intricate, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing” – The Scotsman
“Spectacularly Witty” ***** (Whatsonstage)
“Blistering wordplay” ***** (Threeweeks)
“Not one syllable out of place” ***** (The Wee Review)
“The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible” ***** (Broadway Baby)
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is a poet,a maths graduate, and a new father. His work has connected with millions online, from being shared onTED.com to making people cry through their TikTok and Instagram feeds, but he thinks it is even better in person. His previous collection Wonderful was accompanied by a 40-date sellout UK tour two years in a row, including headlining the Poet’s Revival at the Royal Albert Hall. His new collectionTender is published with Canongate in March 2026 alongside another national tour, and he can’t flipping wait. He lives and writes and swims and runs and takes his baby to nice coffee shops in Margate.
“Simply put… The greatest performer on earth” ***** (BBC Radio 1)
Starring:
Harry Baker
Running time:
120 mins