NOTE: This show, OLD  ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER, previously toured under the name The Shock of the Old.

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“Musically wonderful. Just a fantastic evening.”

“A cracking show.”

“He speaks the truth. And he’s terribly funny. And he brings a tear to your eye.”

In this hilarious and spirit-lifting one-man show, songwriter and author Terence Blacker celebrates one of the great challenges of life  –  the art of ageing with style. With songs described by Gyles Brandreth as “witty, wistful, wonderful”, plus anecdotes and a dash of wisdom, he shows how getting old can be the best, most liberating  – and funniest –  part of your life.

Old Enough To Know Better may not reveal the great secret of the coming of age, but Terence Blacker shares a world of fun, warmth and wisdom looking for it.

‘Melodic, funny, and with a touch of melancholy, Terence Blacker’s show blends sharp, knowing comedy with cracking tunes. You’re in for a treat.’ Craig Brown

“We need cheering up right now and this singer-songwriter…  is just the ticket.”   Sunday Times

 “Terence Blacker is a one-off… A hugely popular performer in folk clubs, his songs range from the tender to the satirical, and are always written with wit.”    Folk London

 “A consummate crowd-pleasing performer  –  brilliant.”    Northern Sky Magazine

Click here for a showreel for OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER.

DATES

7th February 2026    Appleton Village Hall, OX13   5JS

6th March, Market House,  Long Sutton, PE12 9DD

7th March, Upper Broughton Village Hall,  LE14 3BA

17th April, The Flyfords Hall,  WR7 4PG

18th April, Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Holloway, DE4 5AQ

More details of my shows and how to book tickets can be found on my Gigs page.