JOHN OTWAY
When
Saturday, 1 August 2026
13 Stoke Fields, Guildford GU1 4LS
Price guide
Free! (worth double-checking)
About this event
John Otway remains one of Britain’s most enduring cult figures - an eccentric singer-songwriter whose career has thrived on near-misses and unwavering devotion. Bursting onto the scene in the late 1970s with the chaotic charm of his hit “Really Free,” he built a reputation not through chart dominance but through sheer persistence and theatrical unpredictability. Otway’s performances feel part comedy, part confession, delivered with a disarming sincerity that keeps audiences fiercely loyal. His self-proclaimed status as “rock and roll’s greatest failure” only strengthened his legend, turning setbacks into mythology. Decades on, he stands as a testament to resilience, originality, and unapologetic enthusiasm.
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