Doc (Joe Hawkins) Brown

Doc Brown star of the hit US show Law and Order is set to bring his seamless mix of hip-hop and stand-up to the Pavilion Arts Centre in September. The actor, comedian and rapper will be sharing his unique take on life, love and lyricism as part of his new show The Weird Way Round on Friday 11 September.

Known to audiences for his role as DS Joe Hawkins in Law and Order, Doc also has an army of fans for his stand-up career, which came out of his ‘battle rapper’ gigs in the early noughties.

After regularly hosting live events as part of London’s underground scene, Brown caught the attention of big names who wanted him to host their events. After introducing nights for DJ Mark Ronson, he was asked to join the producer’s band, providing vocals alongside Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen. Meanwhile his reputation as an ‘accidental comedian’ was growing, with his fusion of stand-up/rap gigs selling out at Edinburgh Festival and The Soho Theatre.

Late in 2007 Doc became a script consultant on Danny Robins’ BBC Radio 4 sitcom Rudy’s Rare Records, starring Lenny Henry. This led to parts on the acclaimed BBC series Rev., Miranda, The Inbetweeners, and ultimately his starring role in Law & Order. Fame and talent runs in the family – Doc brown is the brother of famous novelist Zadie Smith.

Doc Brown The Weird Way Round takes place at Pavilion Arts Centre on Friday 11 September at 7.30pm.Tickets are priced at £15. To buy tickets or for more information call the Box Office on 01298 72190 or visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk