This is just a reminder of an International Women's Day poetry event, as I've already flagged this up as a good evening to attend if at all possible. But I didn't know at that stage about the free chocolates!
So, for the second year running, Hammer and Tongue will be hosting a poetry slam at the ZODIAC, Cowley, to celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday the 7th of March. Oxford's premier performance poetry night, Hammer and Tongue, presents 'Crème de la Femme,' a chocolatey treat for International Women's Day that brings this year's theme of 'Women's Voices,' into the loud, proud, public domain.
Hammer & Tongue will indulge the audience with a delectable array of female poetic talent: smooth, dark, sweet, sophisticated, zesty, bitter and stimulating, just like your favourite chocolates! Serving up the finest homemade truffles and cakes to tempt audiences in the breaks, we promise to send serotonin levels soaring - and all the profits from the sweets go to Women's Aid, so forget the guilt!
Guest artists include:
· Salena Saliva - London spoken word artist whose mission is to take poetry into clubs; renowned for her uncensored poetry and sexy, sassy stage presence.
· Rebecca Smart - 2005's Cheltenham Literature Festival Slam champion- lyrical, sophisticated and charming.
· Jay Bernard - Daring, powerful young London poet, featured in the Guardian and on Radio 4 - an unmissable up-and-coming talent.
· Baraka - Local spoken-word goddess from the Coven Club
The comperes - Hammer and Tongue Slam Champions Claire 'Radical Supergirly' Fauset and Sophia 'Sassy Sappho,' Blackwell - will bring their own brand of wild womanhood to the night.
The highlight of the night will be a competitive Poetry Slam featuring eight local performance poets. Anyone is welcome to come and sign up for the Slam!
Doors open 7 pm, showcase and slam 8 - 11, £6 / £4 concessions. Places at the slam are limited to 8 competitors, so arrive early if you want to perform. For more information call 01865 200550, or email poetry@hammerandtongue.org
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