Tuesday, 24th November, 2009, 7.30pm (food available from 6.30pm), £5/£4
Kitchen Garden Café,
17 York Road,
Kings Heath,
Birmingham
B14 7SA
Angela France is a Gloucestershire-based poet whose second collection, Occupation, has been published this year by Ragged Raven Press. She has had poems published in many of the leading journals in the UK and US and has been anthologised – most recently in A Twist of Malice: uncomfortable poems by older women. She has just completed an MA in Creative and Critical Writing at the University of Gloucestershire
"Angela France writes with passion and clarity; here is a meticulous sensuous imagination, richly structured and musical." - Penelope Shuttle
" The poems are always vigorous and rhythmically controlled. Occupation establishes a clear, firm, valuable voice in contemporary poetry." - George Szirtes
Poetry Bites includes floor spots where you can share your own poetry with an appreciative audience. Please arrive early to book a spot.
To reserve a place email jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk or pay at the door.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
LONDON: Camden Poetry Series
Friday, 20th November, 2009, doors open 6.30pm, 7pm start, £4/£3, wine
Trinity United Reform Church
1 Buck Street,
Camden Town
(2 minutes Camden Town tube.)
Ruth O'Callaghan presents Arc poets Shanta Acharya and Stephen Watts. Poets from the floor very welcome.
Cinnamon Press is our new sponsor. Please bring a copy of the poem if you wish to be considered for the new anthology. Proceeds to the Cold Weather Shelter for the Homeless
Trinity United Reform Church
1 Buck Street,
Camden Town
(2 minutes Camden Town tube.)
Ruth O'Callaghan presents Arc poets Shanta Acharya and Stephen Watts. Poets from the floor very welcome.
Cinnamon Press is our new sponsor. Please bring a copy of the poem if you wish to be considered for the new anthology. Proceeds to the Cold Weather Shelter for the Homeless
LEAMINGTON SPA: PUREandGOODandRIGHT
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009, 7.30pm, £3 (£2 Student/OAP)
The Stables,
Newbold Comyn Arms,
Newbold Terrace East
Leamington Spa
CV32 4EU
Our guest MC for the night is Richard Owen and our performance poet is the truly amazing and absolutely fabulous Matt Black.
Both serious and entertaining, Matt writes on subjects such as snails, love, travels in Texas and Cleethorpes, granny power, childhood, council strategies and the joys of Ofsted inspections. Matt writes and performs for adults and children, created the first Poetry Jukebox, set a world record performing in 50 venues in 5 hours (on a tandem) and runs (with Jonny White) the Zing-Zong Fantielastical Poetry Imagination Machine. He is published in magazines such as Envoi, Fatchance, Magma, Smith’s Knoll, Interpreter’s House ………he has won awards and commissions and has toured in Germany, U.S.A, Ireland, Poland and the Czech Republic.
For more information please see www.matt-black.co.uk
With open mic support from…….yes……YOU! Arrive early to book a slot.
If you're planning to come along, or would like to know more about the night, please email pgrpoetryandpints@talktalk.net
The Stables,
Newbold Comyn Arms,
Newbold Terrace East
Leamington Spa
CV32 4EU
Our guest MC for the night is Richard Owen and our performance poet is the truly amazing and absolutely fabulous Matt Black.
Both serious and entertaining, Matt writes on subjects such as snails, love, travels in Texas and Cleethorpes, granny power, childhood, council strategies and the joys of Ofsted inspections. Matt writes and performs for adults and children, created the first Poetry Jukebox, set a world record performing in 50 venues in 5 hours (on a tandem) and runs (with Jonny White) the Zing-Zong Fantielastical Poetry Imagination Machine. He is published in magazines such as Envoi, Fatchance, Magma, Smith’s Knoll, Interpreter’s House ………he has won awards and commissions and has toured in Germany, U.S.A, Ireland, Poland and the Czech Republic.
For more information please see www.matt-black.co.uk
With open mic support from…….yes……YOU! Arrive early to book a slot.
If you're planning to come along, or would like to know more about the night, please email pgrpoetryandpints@talktalk.net
RICHMOND: Poetry Jam @ The Tea Box
Friday, 13th November, 2009, 7.30pm, FREE
The Tea Box,
7 Paradise Road,
Richmond,
TW9 1RX
Nearest tube: Richmond
‘Innocence meets Experience’ as The Tea Box hosts another open mic poetry jam where new voices can perform alongside established performance poets.
Feed your mind, soul and belly at this unique event where you can enjoy tea, hot food, soft and alcoholic drinks while listening to the odd bard or two.
At our last event Dominoe Joe entertained us with his witty and quirky performance poetry, mixed up with some sad and serious war poetry.
And hopefully we'll be seeing either some more war poetry, given the proximity to Remembrance Day, or some scary and supernatural poetry as this jam takes place on Friday 13th!
Our audience are always friendly, supportive and enthusiastic, as is our host, resident poet 'Anonymous Webster', who will ensure you receive a warm welcome to the stage.
Want to join the Jam? Call us on 020 8940 3521, e-mail on info@theteabox.co.uk or just stick your hand up on the night.
The Tea Box,
7 Paradise Road,
Richmond,
TW9 1RX
Nearest tube: Richmond
‘Innocence meets Experience’ as The Tea Box hosts another open mic poetry jam where new voices can perform alongside established performance poets.
Feed your mind, soul and belly at this unique event where you can enjoy tea, hot food, soft and alcoholic drinks while listening to the odd bard or two.
At our last event Dominoe Joe entertained us with his witty and quirky performance poetry, mixed up with some sad and serious war poetry.
And hopefully we'll be seeing either some more war poetry, given the proximity to Remembrance Day, or some scary and supernatural poetry as this jam takes place on Friday 13th!
Our audience are always friendly, supportive and enthusiastic, as is our host, resident poet 'Anonymous Webster', who will ensure you receive a warm welcome to the stage.
Want to join the Jam? Call us on 020 8940 3521, e-mail on info@theteabox.co.uk or just stick your hand up on the night.
LONDON: Rum, Punch and Poets
Friday, November 13th, 2009, 8pm, £12 / £10
Rich Mix
35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road,
London,
E1 6LA
A mouthwatering show with four leading poets. Legend Lemn Sissay leads the way. Dub poet Jean 'Binta' Breeze has worked in theatre, television and film. Inua Ellams has been described as the love child of John Keats and Mos Def. Alex Pascall OBE is an inspirational playwright and songwriter..
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_whatson.htm
Box Office: 020 7613 7498
Online booking: www.richmix.org.uk/bookings
Rich Mix
35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road,
London,
E1 6LA
A mouthwatering show with four leading poets. Legend Lemn Sissay leads the way. Dub poet Jean 'Binta' Breeze has worked in theatre, television and film. Inua Ellams has been described as the love child of John Keats and Mos Def. Alex Pascall OBE is an inspirational playwright and songwriter..
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_whatson.htm
Box Office: 020 7613 7498
Online booking: www.richmix.org.uk/bookings
LONDON: Tall Lighthouse
Friday, 13th November, 2009, 8pm (late bar), £3
The Old Tigers Head,
351 Lee High Road,
SE12 8RU
Tall-Lighthouse presents a seriously good poetry night, supported by the Lee Green Locality Fund
with Roddy Lumsden, Niall O’Sullivan, Christopher Horton, Jocelyn Page, Paul Blake, plus others tbc
with John Citizen (mc)
plus open mic
The Old Tigers Head,
351 Lee High Road,
SE12 8RU
Tall-Lighthouse presents a seriously good poetry night, supported by the Lee Green Locality Fund
with Roddy Lumsden, Niall O’Sullivan, Christopher Horton, Jocelyn Page, Paul Blake, plus others tbc
with John Citizen (mc)
plus open mic
LEICESTER: Three Leicester Poets
Friday, November 13th, 2009, 7.30pm
Friends Meeting House,
16 Queen's Road,
Leicester
featuring Pam Thompson, Lydia Towsey and Matt Merritt.
Pam Thompson has been writing and performing poetry in the East Midlands for a number of years. She is part of the steering-group of and was artistic producer of the Lyric Lounge week at The Y Theatre, Leicester, in July 2009. Pam is widely published in magazines and pamphlets. Her first full collection is The Japan Quiz, published by Redbeck Press in 2008
Lydia Towsey comperes and coordinates WORD! and in 2009 has been the Artistic Director of The Lyric Lounge (www.lyriclounge.co.uk). She has performed alongside John Hegley and Jean 'Binta' Breeze and is soon to be published in POM, an anthology of new voices, co-edited by Michael Horovitz, John Hegley and Melanie Abrahams.
Matt Merritt's first full collection, Troy Town, was published by Arrowhead Press in March 2008, following a chapbook, Making The Most Of The Light, from HappenStance in 2005. He has read all over England and Scotland, and blogs at Polyolbion.
Friends Meeting House,
16 Queen's Road,
Leicester
featuring Pam Thompson, Lydia Towsey and Matt Merritt.
Pam Thompson has been writing and performing poetry in the East Midlands for a number of years. She is part of the steering-group of and was artistic producer of the Lyric Lounge week at The Y Theatre, Leicester, in July 2009. Pam is widely published in magazines and pamphlets. Her first full collection is The Japan Quiz, published by Redbeck Press in 2008
Lydia Towsey comperes and coordinates WORD! and in 2009 has been the Artistic Director of The Lyric Lounge (www.lyriclounge.co.uk). She has performed alongside John Hegley and Jean 'Binta' Breeze and is soon to be published in POM, an anthology of new voices, co-edited by Michael Horovitz, John Hegley and Melanie Abrahams.
Matt Merritt's first full collection, Troy Town, was published by Arrowhead Press in March 2008, following a chapbook, Making The Most Of The Light, from HappenStance in 2005. He has read all over England and Scotland, and blogs at Polyolbion.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
NOTTINGHAM: Poets and Exhibitions
Tuesday, 24th November, 2009, 7pm, FREE
Nottingham Contemporary Gallery
Come along and hear newly commissioned poems in response to two exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary Gallery: 'David Hockney 1960-1968, A Marriage of Styles' and 'Frances Stark: But what of Frances Stark, standing by itself, a naked name, bare as a ghost to whom one would like to lend a sheet?'
Poets reading: Wayne Burrows, Sue Dymoke, Michael McKimm, Carol Rowntree-Jones and Gregory Woods.
Nottingham Contemporary Gallery
Come along and hear newly commissioned poems in response to two exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary Gallery: 'David Hockney 1960-1968, A Marriage of Styles' and 'Frances Stark: But what of Frances Stark, standing by itself, a naked name, bare as a ghost to whom one would like to lend a sheet?'
Poets reading: Wayne Burrows, Sue Dymoke, Michael McKimm, Carol Rowntree-Jones and Gregory Woods.
MANCHESTER: Beyond Words - New Poetry from South Africa
12th November 2009, 8pm, £10 / £6
Contact,
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M15 6JA
Box office: 0161 274 0600 / www.contact-theatre.org
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
Contact,
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M15 6JA
Box office: 0161 274 0600 / www.contact-theatre.org
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
CAMBRIDGE: CB1 Poetry - Lizzy Dening
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009, doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start
The Punter Pub,
Pound Hill,
Cambridge
CB1@ The Punter presents Lizzy Dening
Lizzy Dening is a local poet and wildlife writer who graduated from Liverpool with a degree in Creative Writing. She was the editor of the prestigious literature journal at John Moore's University and has been published in various poetry magazines.
Readers from the floor fill up most of the night, with two 10-minute slots either side of the interval for the headliner to read.
For details of how to find The Punter visit us at our website, www.cb1poetry.org.uk
The Punter Pub,
Pound Hill,
Cambridge
CB1@ The Punter presents Lizzy Dening
Lizzy Dening is a local poet and wildlife writer who graduated from Liverpool with a degree in Creative Writing. She was the editor of the prestigious literature journal at John Moore's University and has been published in various poetry magazines.
Readers from the floor fill up most of the night, with two 10-minute slots either side of the interval for the headliner to read.
For details of how to find The Punter visit us at our website, www.cb1poetry.org.uk
Monday, November 09, 2009
LONDON: Lumen Poetry Series
Tuesday, 10th November, 2009, doors open 6.30pm for 7pm, £4/£3, Wine
88 Tavistock Place
WC1
Tubes: Russell Square , Kings Cross, St Pancras.
Ruth O'Callaghan presents Flipped Eye poets Paul Lyalls, Adrienne Odasso and Camilla Reeve.
Poets from the floor very welcome. Please bring a copy of your poem if you wish to be considered for the anthology, sponsored by the thought-provoking Cinnamon Press. Proceeds to the Cold Weather Shelter.
88 Tavistock Place
WC1
Tubes: Russell Square , Kings Cross, St Pancras.
Ruth O'Callaghan presents Flipped Eye poets Paul Lyalls, Adrienne Odasso and Camilla Reeve.
Poets from the floor very welcome. Please bring a copy of your poem if you wish to be considered for the anthology, sponsored by the thought-provoking Cinnamon Press. Proceeds to the Cold Weather Shelter.
CAMBRIDGE: CB1 Poetry - Roddy Lumsden and Tom Warner
Tuesday, 10th November, 2009, 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)
Michaelhouse,
Trinity Street,
Cambridge
For directions to our venue visit our website at: www.cb1poetry.org.uk
CB1 Poetry @Michaelhouse
This month we present
Roddy Lumsden and Tom Warner
Roddy Lumsden’s first book Yeah Yeah Yeah (1997) was shortlisted for Forward and Saltire prizes. His second collection The Book of Love (2000), a Poetry Book Society Choice, was short-listed for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Mischief Night: New & Selected Poems (Bloodaxe Books, 2004) was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Third Wish Wasted (Bloodaxe Books, 2009) is his latest collection. He was a “poet-in-residence” to the music industry when he co-wrote The Message, a book on poetry and pop music (Poetry Society, 1999). His other books include Vitamin Q: a temple of trivia, lists and curious words (Chambers Harrap, 2004). His anthology Identity Parade: New British and Irish poets is due from Bloodaxe Books in 2010. Born in St Andrews, he lived in Edinburgh before moving to London.
Tom Warner is currently the poet in residence for Newark as is busy preparing poems about the River Trent. In 2010 he will be one of the new Faber poets. He won an Eric Gregory Major Award in 2001 and his work has been published in a number of places including The Rialto, Smith's Knoll and Stand. He is 28 and lives in Norfolk.
"This is exquisite work ... Thomas Warner has an exceptional gift as a serious poet", Denise Riley
"Thomas Warner is one of the most interesting poets I've taught...I've no doubt we'll be hearing more of him in the future", Andrew Motion;
"There is a genuine sensibility at work here ... Poetry used as a vehicle of serious investigation", Christopher Reid;
"Tom Warner's poems seem to be carved from firm, natural material. They are austere structures but moving and humane at core, indeed all the more humane for their austerity", George Szirtes.
There will be a short open mike. There is disability access and a hearing loop available.
Come and support Poetry in Cambridge and meet other poetry-minded people. There is a bar and coffee available.
Michaelhouse,
Trinity Street,
Cambridge
For directions to our venue visit our website at: www.cb1poetry.org.uk
CB1 Poetry @Michaelhouse
This month we present
Roddy Lumsden and Tom Warner
Roddy Lumsden’s first book Yeah Yeah Yeah (1997) was shortlisted for Forward and Saltire prizes. His second collection The Book of Love (2000), a Poetry Book Society Choice, was short-listed for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Mischief Night: New & Selected Poems (Bloodaxe Books, 2004) was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Third Wish Wasted (Bloodaxe Books, 2009) is his latest collection. He was a “poet-in-residence” to the music industry when he co-wrote The Message, a book on poetry and pop music (Poetry Society, 1999). His other books include Vitamin Q: a temple of trivia, lists and curious words (Chambers Harrap, 2004). His anthology Identity Parade: New British and Irish poets is due from Bloodaxe Books in 2010. Born in St Andrews, he lived in Edinburgh before moving to London.
Tom Warner is currently the poet in residence for Newark as is busy preparing poems about the River Trent. In 2010 he will be one of the new Faber poets. He won an Eric Gregory Major Award in 2001 and his work has been published in a number of places including The Rialto, Smith's Knoll and Stand. He is 28 and lives in Norfolk.
"This is exquisite work ... Thomas Warner has an exceptional gift as a serious poet", Denise Riley
"Thomas Warner is one of the most interesting poets I've taught...I've no doubt we'll be hearing more of him in the future", Andrew Motion;
"There is a genuine sensibility at work here ... Poetry used as a vehicle of serious investigation", Christopher Reid;
"Tom Warner's poems seem to be carved from firm, natural material. They are austere structures but moving and humane at core, indeed all the more humane for their austerity", George Szirtes.
There will be a short open mike. There is disability access and a hearing loop available.
Come and support Poetry in Cambridge and meet other poetry-minded people. There is a bar and coffee available.
LONDON: Beyond Words - New Poetry From South Africa
10th November 2009, 8pm, £8 / £5
The Albany,
Douglas Way,
Deptford,
London
SE8 4AG
Box office: 020 8692 4446 / www.thealbany.org.uk
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
The Albany,
Douglas Way,
Deptford,
London
SE8 4AG
Box office: 020 8692 4446 / www.thealbany.org.uk
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Flarestack Launch in Birmingham
FLARESTACK POETS BOOK LAUNCH, 2pm, SATURDAY, 21ST NOVEMBER, BIRMINGHAM REP
Flarestack Poets, the new imprint from Flarestack Publishing, will celebrate the publication of its first three pamphlets, Wake by Cliff Forshaw, Advice On Wearing Animal Prints by Selima Hill (both winners of the Flarestack Poets Pamphlet Competition 2009) and Mr Barton Isn't Paying, an anthology of poems selected from the competition.
There will be readings from Cliff Forshaw, Selima Hill and poets whose work appears in the anthology.
Wine and other refreshments will be served. The event is free, but anyone wishing to attend should contact jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk
Flarestack Poets, the new imprint from Flarestack Publishing, will celebrate the publication of its first three pamphlets, Wake by Cliff Forshaw, Advice On Wearing Animal Prints by Selima Hill (both winners of the Flarestack Poets Pamphlet Competition 2009) and Mr Barton Isn't Paying, an anthology of poems selected from the competition.
There will be readings from Cliff Forshaw, Selima Hill and poets whose work appears in the anthology.
Wine and other refreshments will be served. The event is free, but anyone wishing to attend should contact jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk
Friday, November 06, 2009
HAY ON WYE: Tigerfish Session
Saturday, 7th November, 2009, 8pm, £8 / £6
The Globe,
Hay
Roy Sadler at this month's Tigerfish Session @ The Globe at Hay
This is the third of a new series of live music and poetry events on the first Saturday every month. Admission is £8 (concessions £6) which this month entitles you to £5 (£4) for December - February.
December features poetry and jazz with Tony Walton. January welcomes The Fire Poet Philip Wells.
See www.globeathay.org
The Globe,
Hay
Roy Sadler at this month's Tigerfish Session @ The Globe at Hay
This is the third of a new series of live music and poetry events on the first Saturday every month. Admission is £8 (concessions £6) which this month entitles you to £5 (£4) for December - February.
December features poetry and jazz with Tony Walton. January welcomes The Fire Poet Philip Wells.
See www.globeathay.org
NORTH SHIELDS: Beyond Words - New Poetry From South Africa
7th November 2009, 7.30pm, £8/£6
Saville Exchange,
Howard Street,
North Shields
NE30 1SE
Box office 0191 643 7093
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
Saville Exchange,
Howard Street,
North Shields
NE30 1SE
Box office 0191 643 7093
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
Thursday, November 05, 2009
GALWAY: Over The Edge
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 6.30pm-8pm
Galway City Library,
St. Augustine Street,
Galway
Featured Readers are Jimi McDonnell, James Marshall and Claire Kilroy.
Jimi McDonnell is a native of Tuam, Co.Galway. He cites his family, playwright Tom Murphy and footballer Ja Fallon as pivotal influences. Since 2007, Jimi has been the music correspondent for the Connacht Tribune. Last year he took Susan Millar DuMars’ Creative Writing course at GTI and is now enrolled in the MA in Writing programme at NUI, Galway. Jimi is currently working on poetry and fiction projects.
James Marshall was born on the west coast of Scotland sometime in the 60s to a Swedish mother and Scottish father. He grew up in and around London. James landed in Galway in 1999 and never took off again. A mid life crisis resulted in his musical tastes broadening towards the extreme end of the spectrum; the more bizarre and challenging the better. He has attended creative writing classes with both Susan Millar DuMars and Kevin Higgins at Galway Technical Institute and is currently working on his first novel, but not as much as he should be.
Claire Kilroy is the author of three novels which loosely form a trilogy about the obsessions and exhilarations of art. Her debut, All Summer, a literary thriller about a stolen painting, was awarded the 2004 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature. Her second novel, Tenderwire, a love story between a violinist and a masterpiece violin, was published to great acclaim in 2006, and was shortlisted for the 2007 Irish Novel of the Year as well as the Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award. Her latest novel, All Names Have Been Changed, set in 1980s Dublin and centring around a great Irish writer and his Trinity writing class, was published this May. Educated at Trinity College, she lives in Dublin.
There will be an open-mic when the Featured Readers have finished. This is open to anyone who has a poem or story to share. New readers are always especially welcome. The MC for the evening will be Susan Millar DuMars. For further details phone 087-6431748.
Galway City Library,
St. Augustine Street,
Galway
Featured Readers are Jimi McDonnell, James Marshall and Claire Kilroy.
Jimi McDonnell is a native of Tuam, Co.Galway. He cites his family, playwright Tom Murphy and footballer Ja Fallon as pivotal influences. Since 2007, Jimi has been the music correspondent for the Connacht Tribune. Last year he took Susan Millar DuMars’ Creative Writing course at GTI and is now enrolled in the MA in Writing programme at NUI, Galway. Jimi is currently working on poetry and fiction projects.
James Marshall was born on the west coast of Scotland sometime in the 60s to a Swedish mother and Scottish father. He grew up in and around London. James landed in Galway in 1999 and never took off again. A mid life crisis resulted in his musical tastes broadening towards the extreme end of the spectrum; the more bizarre and challenging the better. He has attended creative writing classes with both Susan Millar DuMars and Kevin Higgins at Galway Technical Institute and is currently working on his first novel, but not as much as he should be.
Claire Kilroy is the author of three novels which loosely form a trilogy about the obsessions and exhilarations of art. Her debut, All Summer, a literary thriller about a stolen painting, was awarded the 2004 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature. Her second novel, Tenderwire, a love story between a violinist and a masterpiece violin, was published to great acclaim in 2006, and was shortlisted for the 2007 Irish Novel of the Year as well as the Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award. Her latest novel, All Names Have Been Changed, set in 1980s Dublin and centring around a great Irish writer and his Trinity writing class, was published this May. Educated at Trinity College, she lives in Dublin.
There will be an open-mic when the Featured Readers have finished. This is open to anyone who has a poem or story to share. New readers are always especially welcome. The MC for the evening will be Susan Millar DuMars. For further details phone 087-6431748.
LONDON: Gay's the Word reading
Wednesday, 18th November, 2009, 8pm
Gay's the Word,
66 Marchmont Street,
London
WC1N 1AB
Readers Kate Foley, Joy Howard and Cherry Potts.
Women only event
Gay's the Word,
66 Marchmont Street,
London
WC1N 1AB
Readers Kate Foley, Joy Howard and Cherry Potts.
Women only event
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
RICHMOND: Poetry Jam @ The Tea Box
Friday, 13th November, 2009, 7.30pm, FREE
The Tea Box,
7 Paradise Road,
Richmond,
TW9 1RX
Nearest tube: Richmond
‘Innocence meets Experience’ as The Tea Box hosts another open mic poetry jam where new voices can perform alongside established performance poets.
Feed your mind, soul and belly at this unique event where you can enjoy tea, hot food, soft and alcoholic drinks while listening to the odd bard or two.
At our last event Dominoe Joe entertained us with his witty and quirky performance poetry, mixed up with some sad and serious war poetry.
And hopefully we'll be seeing either some more war poetry, given the proximity to Remembrance Day, or some scary and supernatural poetry as this jam takes place on Friday 13th!
Our audience are always friendly, supportive and enthusiastic, as is our host, resident poet 'Anonymous Webster', who will ensure you receive a warm welcome to the stage.
Want to join the Jam? Call us on 020 8940 3521, e-mail on info@theteabox.co.uk or just stick your hand up on the night.
The Tea Box,
7 Paradise Road,
Richmond,
TW9 1RX
Nearest tube: Richmond
‘Innocence meets Experience’ as The Tea Box hosts another open mic poetry jam where new voices can perform alongside established performance poets.
Feed your mind, soul and belly at this unique event where you can enjoy tea, hot food, soft and alcoholic drinks while listening to the odd bard or two.
At our last event Dominoe Joe entertained us with his witty and quirky performance poetry, mixed up with some sad and serious war poetry.
And hopefully we'll be seeing either some more war poetry, given the proximity to Remembrance Day, or some scary and supernatural poetry as this jam takes place on Friday 13th!
Our audience are always friendly, supportive and enthusiastic, as is our host, resident poet 'Anonymous Webster', who will ensure you receive a warm welcome to the stage.
Want to join the Jam? Call us on 020 8940 3521, e-mail on info@theteabox.co.uk or just stick your hand up on the night.
LONDON: Tall-Lighthouse First Thursday
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 8pm, £5/£4
The Poetry Cafe
Betterton Street,
WC2H 9BX
With Hugo Williams, Rhian Edwards, Rob Auton, Anne Brechin and John Citizen (mc) plus open mic.
The Poetry Cafe
Betterton Street,
WC2H 9BX
With Hugo Williams, Rhian Edwards, Rob Auton, Anne Brechin and John Citizen (mc) plus open mic.
ORANMORE: Charlie Byrne's Bookshop launch
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 6pm
Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop,
Oranmore Village (near the filling station!)
Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, in association with Over The Edge, presents an evening of poetry to celebrate their new shop in Oranmore
Local poets, including John Walsh, Mary Mullen, Jarlath Fahy, Miceal Kearney, Edward Lee, Connie Masterson and Bernie Crawford will read their work. Come along and enjoy refreshments and browse through our selection of new and remaindered books. If you haven't gotten the chance to visit our Oranmore shop yet, this is the perfect opportunity!
http://overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/evening-of-poetry-to-celebrate-new.html
Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop,
Oranmore Village (near the filling station!)
Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, in association with Over The Edge, presents an evening of poetry to celebrate their new shop in Oranmore
Local poets, including John Walsh, Mary Mullen, Jarlath Fahy, Miceal Kearney, Edward Lee, Connie Masterson and Bernie Crawford will read their work. Come along and enjoy refreshments and browse through our selection of new and remaindered books. If you haven't gotten the chance to visit our Oranmore shop yet, this is the perfect opportunity!
http://overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com/2009/10/evening-of-poetry-to-celebrate-new.html
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
LONDON: Rum, Punch and Poets
Friday, November 13th, 2009, 8pm, £12 / £10
Rich Mix
35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road,
London,
E1 6LA
A mouthwatering show with four leading poets. Legend Lemn Sissay leads the way. Dub poet Jean 'Binta' Breeze has worked in theatre, television and film. Inua Ellams has been described as the love child of John Keats and Mos Def. Alex Pascall OBE is an inspirational playwright and songwriter..
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_whatson.htm
Box Office: 020 7613 7498
Online booking: www.richmix.org.uk/bookings
Rich Mix
35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road,
London,
E1 6LA
A mouthwatering show with four leading poets. Legend Lemn Sissay leads the way. Dub poet Jean 'Binta' Breeze has worked in theatre, television and film. Inua Ellams has been described as the love child of John Keats and Mos Def. Alex Pascall OBE is an inspirational playwright and songwriter..
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_whatson.htm
Box Office: 020 7613 7498
Online booking: www.richmix.org.uk/bookings
TONBRIDGE: Matt Nunn and Peter Carpenter
Thursday, 5th November, 2009, 7.30pm, £6
The Studio Theatre,
Tonbridge School,
Tonbridge,
Kent
Readings from Matt Nunn and Peter Carpenter to celebrate the launch of their Nine Arches Press collections, Sounds in the Grass and After the Goldrush.
Peter Carpenter’s poetry is radiant with quiet surprises, important moments captured in the folds of an old document wallet, in back gardens or on winter sea-fronts, buried in the sand or hidden by the noise of a football crowd. Such moments take flight to uncover a distinctive take on both ‘the here and now’ and the echoes of public and private histories. After the Goldrush is thus of its time and about time, in the attentive, skilful hands of a poet truly hitting his stride.
'…a new voice, precise and distinct, and therefore, doubly welcome' George Szirtes
'In short, Peter Carpenter is a masterly portrait-painter' - Matthew Jarvis English
Join Matt Nunn as he travels through the spaces that define us, taking in subjects as diverse as Mother Nature, the back catalogues of youth, breaking down at the greasy spoon and hitting the highways, all accompanied by generous and bittersweet helpings of food, sex and music. Matt Nunn’s third collection, following on from Apocalyptic Bubblegum and Happy cos I’m Blue is his most complete yet.
‘Nunn has the staccato, twisted, lyrical joy in language of an English Raymond Queneau and he brings it to bear on a beautiful, litter-strewn urban landscape where “civilisations intersect” in travestied platitudes, deep-dish riddles and a cavalcade of local detail all at about 100mph.’ – Luke Kennard
'Matt Nunn is multitudes' - David Morley
The Studio Theatre,
Tonbridge School,
Tonbridge,
Kent
Readings from Matt Nunn and Peter Carpenter to celebrate the launch of their Nine Arches Press collections, Sounds in the Grass and After the Goldrush.
Peter Carpenter’s poetry is radiant with quiet surprises, important moments captured in the folds of an old document wallet, in back gardens or on winter sea-fronts, buried in the sand or hidden by the noise of a football crowd. Such moments take flight to uncover a distinctive take on both ‘the here and now’ and the echoes of public and private histories. After the Goldrush is thus of its time and about time, in the attentive, skilful hands of a poet truly hitting his stride.
'…a new voice, precise and distinct, and therefore, doubly welcome' George Szirtes
'In short, Peter Carpenter is a masterly portrait-painter' - Matthew Jarvis English
Join Matt Nunn as he travels through the spaces that define us, taking in subjects as diverse as Mother Nature, the back catalogues of youth, breaking down at the greasy spoon and hitting the highways, all accompanied by generous and bittersweet helpings of food, sex and music. Matt Nunn’s third collection, following on from Apocalyptic Bubblegum and Happy cos I’m Blue is his most complete yet.
‘Nunn has the staccato, twisted, lyrical joy in language of an English Raymond Queneau and he brings it to bear on a beautiful, litter-strewn urban landscape where “civilisations intersect” in travestied platitudes, deep-dish riddles and a cavalcade of local detail all at about 100mph.’ – Luke Kennard
'Matt Nunn is multitudes' - David Morley
HAY ON WYE: Tigerfish Session
Saturday, 7th November, 2009, 8pm, £8 / £6
The Globe,
Hay
Roy Sadler at this month's Tigerfish Session @ The Globe at Hay
This is the third of a new series of live music and poetry events on the first Saturday every month. Admission is £8 (concessions £6) which this month entitles you to £5 (£4) for December - February.
December features poetry and jazz with Tony Walton. January welcomes The Fire Poet Philip Wells.
See www.globeathay.org
The Globe,
Hay
Roy Sadler at this month's Tigerfish Session @ The Globe at Hay
This is the third of a new series of live music and poetry events on the first Saturday every month. Admission is £8 (concessions £6) which this month entitles you to £5 (£4) for December - February.
December features poetry and jazz with Tony Walton. January welcomes The Fire Poet Philip Wells.
See www.globeathay.org
LONDON: Beyond Words - New Poetry From South Africa
4th November 2009, 7.45pm, £10
Southbank Centre,
Purcell Room,
Belvedere Road,
London
SE1 8XX
Boxx office: 0871 663 2500 / www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
Southbank Centre,
Purcell Room,
Belvedere Road,
London
SE1 8XX
Boxx office: 0871 663 2500 / www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Apples & Snakes presents Beyond Words: New Poetry From South Africa Live On Tour
Four incredible South African poets tour the UK together for the first time. Brought together by South African Poet Laureate and renowned exile campaigner Keorapetse Kgositsile, the show premieres specially commissioned new work. This is a blistering introduction to the new South Africa and to the power of live poetry in performance.
Featuring some of the most exciting voices of South Africa in the 21st century - Keorapetse Kgositsile, Lebo Mashile, Don Mattera and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
Keorapetse Kgositsile said: "I think an exchange of literature among peoples has better chances of building understanding and friendship than any diplomatic missions could ever achieve."
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