Thursday, 30th July, 2009, 8pm, £5
The Custard Factory Theatre,
Gibb Street
Birmingham
B9 4AA
Jimmy Fantastik is alright. Last stop was Hull where the organisers of the Love Poetry Hate Racism gig said he was right and shook him by the hand. He's also been published by the great Wrote Under Publishing Co-Operative and is now in the National Academy of Writing.
Spoken word artist Adrian “Poetic” Mckenzie burst on to the scene with an exciting blend of poignant rhymes and smooth wordplay. His lyrical dexterity has captivated UK and overseas audiences, always one to watch.
George Too Quick aka 'PoshBoy' - has spent the last few years honing his poetic craft. He will be performing pieces from his new one-man show. How could tulips, bees and rap music inspire a person to give up their job and rely on poetry to provide a living? Join George for an evening of wit, wisdom and sharing guaranteed to have you leave with a smile on your face and maybe one or two new perspectives to play with.
MC Lorna Meehan
Plus, the Wordbag Challenge, live music and The Rhymes Raffle.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
LONDON: Ride The Word XII
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009, 7pm-9.15pm, FREE
The Cafe Yumchaa,
45 Berwick Street,
Soho,
London
W1
Reading are poets Luke Kennard, Cherry Smyth, Derek Adams, Aletta Lawson (for Catherine Eisner), Jay Merill, Mark Norfolk and Vincent De Souza
plus
guests Tears in the Fence, with editor David Caddy, Tom Chivers and Dzifa Benson
plus
limited open mic slots
Hosted by Jay Merill and Vincent De Souza
The Cafe Yumchaa,
45 Berwick Street,
Soho,
London
W1
Reading are poets Luke Kennard, Cherry Smyth, Derek Adams, Aletta Lawson (for Catherine Eisner), Jay Merill, Mark Norfolk and Vincent De Souza
plus
guests Tears in the Fence, with editor David Caddy, Tom Chivers and Dzifa Benson
plus
limited open mic slots
Hosted by Jay Merill and Vincent De Souza
Sunday, July 26, 2009
GLASGOW: Last Monday at Rio
Monday, July 27th, 2009, 8pm-10-ish, FREE
The Rio Cafe
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow
G11
Friends, it's the end of the month. Flashing the cash is for many of us but a distant memory, so please form yourselves into an orderly rammy and make your way to that haven of cheap dinners which is the Rio Cafe.
Top acts this month are Tim Turnbull, a poet who chooses from various of his lives for subject matter. Rural woodsman, Big Smoke lurker, Post-Punk decibel menace, Writer-in-Residence at Saughton prison, Tim may well have other incarnations I don't know about to draw on. Don't miss.
And there's Andy Fleming, fresh from the Wickerman festival. Not sure what Andy's going to perform for us. Maybe dense gonzo free-beat associative loopings? Maybe he'll just play the Hallelujah chorus ... on the banjo!
Robin Cairns is your compere. One or two five-minute open mic spots are still to be claimed. Please claim them!
The Rio Cafe
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow
G11
Friends, it's the end of the month. Flashing the cash is for many of us but a distant memory, so please form yourselves into an orderly rammy and make your way to that haven of cheap dinners which is the Rio Cafe.
Top acts this month are Tim Turnbull, a poet who chooses from various of his lives for subject matter. Rural woodsman, Big Smoke lurker, Post-Punk decibel menace, Writer-in-Residence at Saughton prison, Tim may well have other incarnations I don't know about to draw on. Don't miss.
And there's Andy Fleming, fresh from the Wickerman festival. Not sure what Andy's going to perform for us. Maybe dense gonzo free-beat associative loopings? Maybe he'll just play the Hallelujah chorus ... on the banjo!
Robin Cairns is your compere. One or two five-minute open mic spots are still to be claimed. Please claim them!
Friday, July 24, 2009
LEAMINGTON SPA: PUREandGOODandRIGHT
Sunday, July 26th, 2009, 7.30pm prompt start, £3/£2
The Newbold Comyn Arms,
Newbold Terrace East
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 4EU
PUREandGOODandRIGHT is an open mic poetry event, with great guest performance poets! Every event is an opportunity for YOU to come along and perform your poetry!! Please arrive in time to book a slot.
Our special guest this month is our very own, extremely talented and amazing George Hardwick. What do onions, woodlice and community empowerment have to do with poetry? How could tulips, bees and rap music inspire a person to give up their job and rely on poetry to provide a living? Since realising his passion for poetry and actually having some talent to back it up, George Hardwick - aka PoshBoy - has spent the last few years honing his poetic craft. This one man show is the culmination of his journey to date. It draws humour from the rants of his early angry phase, builds on the inspiration found in being a youthworker in the Midlands, and brings to public awareness for the first time the nation's original Hip Hop Woodlouse. Join George for an evening of wit, wisdom and sharing guaranteed to have you leave with a smile on your face and maybe one or two new perspectives to play with.
If you're planning to come along, or would like to know more about the night, please email pgrpoetryandpints@talktalk.net
The Newbold Comyn Arms,
Newbold Terrace East
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 4EU
PUREandGOODandRIGHT is an open mic poetry event, with great guest performance poets! Every event is an opportunity for YOU to come along and perform your poetry!! Please arrive in time to book a slot.
Our special guest this month is our very own, extremely talented and amazing George Hardwick. What do onions, woodlice and community empowerment have to do with poetry? How could tulips, bees and rap music inspire a person to give up their job and rely on poetry to provide a living? Since realising his passion for poetry and actually having some talent to back it up, George Hardwick - aka PoshBoy - has spent the last few years honing his poetic craft. This one man show is the culmination of his journey to date. It draws humour from the rants of his early angry phase, builds on the inspiration found in being a youthworker in the Midlands, and brings to public awareness for the first time the nation's original Hip Hop Woodlouse. Join George for an evening of wit, wisdom and sharing guaranteed to have you leave with a smile on your face and maybe one or two new perspectives to play with.
If you're planning to come along, or would like to know more about the night, please email pgrpoetryandpints@talktalk.net
Thursday, July 23, 2009
GLASGOW: Last Monday at Rio
Monday, July 27th, 2009, 8pm-10-ish, FREE
The Rio Cafe
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow
G11
Friends, it's the end of the month. Flashing the cash is for many of us but a distant memory, so please form yourselves into an orderly rammy and make your way to that haven of cheap dinners which is the Rio Cafe.
Top acts this month are Tim Turnbull, a poet who chooses from various of his lives for subject matter. Rural woodsman, Big Smoke lurker, Post-Punk decibel menace, Writer-in-Residence at Saughton prison, Tim may well have other incarnations I don't know about to draw on. Don't miss.
And there's Andy Fleming, fresh from the Wickerman festival. Not sure what Andy's going to perform for us. Maybe dense gonzo free-beat associative loopings? Maybe he'll just play the Hallelujah chorus ... on the banjo!
Robin Cairns is your compere. One or two five-minute open mic spots are still to be claimed. Please claim them!
The Rio Cafe
27 Hyndland Street,
Glasgow
G11
Friends, it's the end of the month. Flashing the cash is for many of us but a distant memory, so please form yourselves into an orderly rammy and make your way to that haven of cheap dinners which is the Rio Cafe.
Top acts this month are Tim Turnbull, a poet who chooses from various of his lives for subject matter. Rural woodsman, Big Smoke lurker, Post-Punk decibel menace, Writer-in-Residence at Saughton prison, Tim may well have other incarnations I don't know about to draw on. Don't miss.
And there's Andy Fleming, fresh from the Wickerman festival. Not sure what Andy's going to perform for us. Maybe dense gonzo free-beat associative loopings? Maybe he'll just play the Hallelujah chorus ... on the banjo!
Robin Cairns is your compere. One or two five-minute open mic spots are still to be claimed. Please claim them!
LONDON: 14 Hour presents Donut Press
Thursday, 23rd July, 2009, 7pm-10pm, FREE
The Whitechapel Gallery,
77-82 Whitechapel High Street,
London
E1 7QX
Nearest tube: Aldgate East
Featuring:
JOHN HEGLEY: Born in Newington Green, London, in 1953. His father was born in Paris. His mother was born in Ramsgate. His dog was born in Wales. She ran away in 1985.
TIM WELLS: Forward Prize nominee and long-time editor of Rising, he, like any other right-thinking person, has misgivings about Peaches Geldof.
WAYNE SMITH: Co-editor of underground magazine Lick Clean the Food Bowl, and one of the hosts of the regular poetry event New Blood, Wayne Smith's work has been published in The Wolf, Rising and nth position.
ANNIE FREUD: Great-grand-daughter of Sigmund, daughter of Lucien, Annie's first full-length collection, The Best Man Who Ever Was, was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation in 2007.
Donut Press editor-in-chief ANDY CHING will also be speaking and answering questions.
JOHN CITIZEN is guest compere. Plus 14 Hour DJs.
The Whitechapel Gallery,
77-82 Whitechapel High Street,
London
E1 7QX
Nearest tube: Aldgate East
Featuring:
JOHN HEGLEY: Born in Newington Green, London, in 1953. His father was born in Paris. His mother was born in Ramsgate. His dog was born in Wales. She ran away in 1985.
TIM WELLS: Forward Prize nominee and long-time editor of Rising, he, like any other right-thinking person, has misgivings about Peaches Geldof.
WAYNE SMITH: Co-editor of underground magazine Lick Clean the Food Bowl, and one of the hosts of the regular poetry event New Blood, Wayne Smith's work has been published in The Wolf, Rising and nth position.
ANNIE FREUD: Great-grand-daughter of Sigmund, daughter of Lucien, Annie's first full-length collection, The Best Man Who Ever Was, was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation in 2007.
Donut Press editor-in-chief ANDY CHING will also be speaking and answering questions.
JOHN CITIZEN is guest compere. Plus 14 Hour DJs.
LONDON: On A Trip To Cirrus Minor - New poems inspired by the music of Pink Floyd
Thursday, 23rd July, 2009, 7pm, £3
The Duchess,
Battersea Park Road,
London
SW8 4DS
Featuring Simon Barraclough, Julia Bird, Jude Cowan, Claire Crowther, Isobel Dixon, Katy Evans Bush, Dean Farrow, Luke Heeley, Patrick Brandon, Amy Key, Roddy Lumsden, Lorraine Marriner, Chris McCabe, Jon Morrison, Helen Mort, Dave Palmer, Heather Phillipson, and George Ttoouli.
The Duchess,
Battersea Park Road,
London
SW8 4DS
Featuring Simon Barraclough, Julia Bird, Jude Cowan, Claire Crowther, Isobel Dixon, Katy Evans Bush, Dean Farrow, Luke Heeley, Patrick Brandon, Amy Key, Roddy Lumsden, Lorraine Marriner, Chris McCabe, Jon Morrison, Helen Mort, Dave Palmer, Heather Phillipson, and George Ttoouli.
LONDON: Camden Poetry Series
Friday, 24th July, 2009, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm), £4/£3, wine
Trinity United Reform Church,
1 Buck Street,
Camden Town,
London
(2 minutes from Camden Town tube)
Ruth O'Callaghan presents Chimera and Ninth Arrondissement poets Derek Adams, Ken Champion, Olivia McCannon and Philip Wilson.
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,
London
(2 minutes from Camden Town tube)
Ruth O'Callaghan presents Chimera and Ninth Arrondissement poets Derek Adams, Ken Champion, Olivia McCannon and Philip Wilson.
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
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
BIRMINGHAM: Poetry Bites, with Luke Kennard
Tuesday, 21st July, 2009, 7.30pm, (food available from 6.30pm), £5/£4
Kitchen Garden Café,
17 York Road,
Kings Heath,
Birmingham
B14 7SA
To reserve a place email jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk or pay at the door
Jacqui Rowe presents Poetry Bites, with Luke Kennard
Luke Kennard lectures at the University of Birmingham. His second poetry collection, The Harbour Beyond the Movie, was shortlisted for the Forward Prize in 2007, making him the youngest writer ever to be nominated. His fiction and criticism has been published all over the English-speaking world. His third collection, Migraine Hotel, is out in April 2009. The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and The Independent have all described him as “brilliant.”
Poetry Bites also includes floor spots where you can share your own poetry with an appreciative audience. Please arrive early to book a spot.
Kitchen Garden Café,
17 York Road,
Kings Heath,
Birmingham
B14 7SA
To reserve a place email jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk or pay at the door
Jacqui Rowe presents Poetry Bites, with Luke Kennard
Luke Kennard lectures at the University of Birmingham. His second poetry collection, The Harbour Beyond the Movie, was shortlisted for the Forward Prize in 2007, making him the youngest writer ever to be nominated. His fiction and criticism has been published all over the English-speaking world. His third collection, Migraine Hotel, is out in April 2009. The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and The Independent have all described him as “brilliant.”
Poetry Bites also includes floor spots where you can share your own poetry with an appreciative audience. Please arrive early to book a spot.
GALWAY: Westside Library Writers & Over The Edge Summer Open-Mic
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009, 6.30pm
Westside Library,
Seamus Quirke Road,
Galway
Over The Edge in association with Westside Arts Festival presents a reading by the Westside Writers and the 2009 Over The Edge Summer Open Mic
The Westside Library Writers, who recently participated in a series of workshops facilitated by Kevin Higgins at Westside Library, will read their work. Afterwards the annual Over The Edge Summer Open Mic will take place. Everyone who has a poem or story to share is most welcome to take part.
The MCs for the evening will be Kevin Higgins and Susan Millar DuMars. All are welcome to attend.
Westside Library,
Seamus Quirke Road,
Galway
Over The Edge in association with Westside Arts Festival presents a reading by the Westside Writers and the 2009 Over The Edge Summer Open Mic
The Westside Library Writers, who recently participated in a series of workshops facilitated by Kevin Higgins at Westside Library, will read their work. Afterwards the annual Over The Edge Summer Open Mic will take place. Everyone who has a poem or story to share is most welcome to take part.
The MCs for the evening will be Kevin Higgins and Susan Millar DuMars. All are welcome to attend.
Friday, July 17, 2009
MILTON KEYNES: Tongue In Chic
Sunday, July 19th, 2009, 7.30pm, £6/£4
Madcap Performing Arts Centre,
Creed Street,
Wolverton,
Milton Keynes
Tongue In Chic, with John Hegley
The list of guest poets for Tongue in Chic’s first season is impressive, especially as the mighty John Hegley adds his name to the role call. The “scandously talented” Mr Hegley (according to the Sunday Times) brings his particular mix of comedy, music and poetry to the MADCAP stage.
He will be ably supported by Richard Tyrone Jones, who is putting the final polish to his material ahead of a busy Edinburgh Festival.
Flying the flag as the Milton Keynes poet this time will be Ian Barker, a stalwart of the local scene whose work is by turns challenging and moving.
And you could be sharing a stage with these talented people! A draw will be made for the open mic this time. The first ten people out of the hat will be able to have their three minutes of fame in the first half of the show.
Tickets available from Mark Niel 01908 691755 or markniel@gmail.com
Madcap Performing Arts Centre,
Creed Street,
Wolverton,
Milton Keynes
Tongue In Chic, with John Hegley
The list of guest poets for Tongue in Chic’s first season is impressive, especially as the mighty John Hegley adds his name to the role call. The “scandously talented” Mr Hegley (according to the Sunday Times) brings his particular mix of comedy, music and poetry to the MADCAP stage.
He will be ably supported by Richard Tyrone Jones, who is putting the final polish to his material ahead of a busy Edinburgh Festival.
Flying the flag as the Milton Keynes poet this time will be Ian Barker, a stalwart of the local scene whose work is by turns challenging and moving.
And you could be sharing a stage with these talented people! A draw will be made for the open mic this time. The first ten people out of the hat will be able to have their three minutes of fame in the first half of the show.
Tickets available from Mark Niel 01908 691755 or markniel@gmail.com
BUXTON: Mark Gwynne Jones
Saturday, 18th July, 2009, 8pm, £8
Railway Hotel,
Bridge Street,
Buxton
Winners at last year's Festival, Mark Gwynne Jones and the Psychicbread return to the Buxton Fringe for one night only.
Tickets from Opera House Box Office, tewl: 0845 127 2190
http://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2009.html#top
Railway Hotel,
Bridge Street,
Buxton
Winners at last year's Festival, Mark Gwynne Jones and the Psychicbread return to the Buxton Fringe for one night only.
Tickets from Opera House Box Office, tewl: 0845 127 2190
http://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/descriptions2009.html#top
Thursday, July 16, 2009
BIRMINGHAM: 'Rhymes' @ The Custard Factory
Thursday, 30th July, 2009, 8pm, £5
The Custard Factory Theatre,
Gibb Street
Birmingham
B9 4AA
Jimmy Fantastik is alright. Last stop was Hull where the organisers of the Love Poetry Hate Racism gig said he was right and shook him by the hand. He's also been published by the great Wrote Under Publishing Co-Operative and is now in the National Academy of Writing.
Spoken word artist Adrian “Poetic” Mckenzie burst on to the scene with an exciting blend of poignant rhymes and smooth wordplay. His lyrical dexterity has captivated UK and overseas audiences, always one to watch.
George Too Quick aka 'PoshBoy' - has spent the last few years honing his poetic craft. He will be performing pieces from his new one-man show. How could tulips, bees and rap music inspire a person to give up their job and rely on poetry to provide a living? Join George for an evening of wit, wisdom and sharing guaranteed to have you leave with a smile on your face and maybe one or two new perspectives to play with.
MC Lorna Meehan
Plus, the Wordbag Challenge, live music and The Rhymes Raffle.
The Custard Factory Theatre,
Gibb Street
Birmingham
B9 4AA
Jimmy Fantastik is alright. Last stop was Hull where the organisers of the Love Poetry Hate Racism gig said he was right and shook him by the hand. He's also been published by the great Wrote Under Publishing Co-Operative and is now in the National Academy of Writing.
Spoken word artist Adrian “Poetic” Mckenzie burst on to the scene with an exciting blend of poignant rhymes and smooth wordplay. His lyrical dexterity has captivated UK and overseas audiences, always one to watch.
George Too Quick aka 'PoshBoy' - has spent the last few years honing his poetic craft. He will be performing pieces from his new one-man show. How could tulips, bees and rap music inspire a person to give up their job and rely on poetry to provide a living? Join George for an evening of wit, wisdom and sharing guaranteed to have you leave with a smile on your face and maybe one or two new perspectives to play with.
MC Lorna Meehan
Plus, the Wordbag Challenge, live music and The Rhymes Raffle.
RICHMOND: Jam @ The Box
Friday, July 17th, 2009, 7.30pm, FREE
The Tea Box
7 Paradise Road,
Richmond,
Surrey
TW9 1RX
Come one and come all, The Tea Box hosts another evening of verse, poetry and spoken-word-ness.
Newcomers and veterans, experienced and innocent, published or non-published, all are welcome to perform in this open mic night like no other. Anyone can sign up for a slot, either by phone or e-mail, or just turn up and stick up your hand.
The Tea Box offers a lovely friendly atmosphere and a full range of booze, teas and food to grease the cogs of creativity.
Hosted by resident poet Anonymous Webster and with several professional and published poets already signed up, this should be a poetry jam filled with fun and frolics (but no dancing, we're not licensed for dancing).
To sign up for a slot contact James on 020 8940 3521 or info@theteabox.co.uk
Tel: 0208 940 3521
E-mail: info@theteabox.co.uk
The Tea Box
7 Paradise Road,
Richmond,
Surrey
TW9 1RX
Come one and come all, The Tea Box hosts another evening of verse, poetry and spoken-word-ness.
Newcomers and veterans, experienced and innocent, published or non-published, all are welcome to perform in this open mic night like no other. Anyone can sign up for a slot, either by phone or e-mail, or just turn up and stick up your hand.
The Tea Box offers a lovely friendly atmosphere and a full range of booze, teas and food to grease the cogs of creativity.
Hosted by resident poet Anonymous Webster and with several professional and published poets already signed up, this should be a poetry jam filled with fun and frolics (but no dancing, we're not licensed for dancing).
To sign up for a slot contact James on 020 8940 3521 or info@theteabox.co.uk
Tel: 0208 940 3521
E-mail: info@theteabox.co.uk
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
LONDON: 14 Hour presents Donut Press
Thursday, 23rd July, 2009, 7pm-10pm, FREE
The Whitechapel Gallery,
77-82 Whitechapel High Street,
London
E1 7QX
Nearest tube: Aldgate East
Featuring:
JOHN HEGLEY: Born in Newington Green, London, in 1953. His father was born in Paris. His mother was born in Ramsgate. His dog was born in Wales. She ran away in 1985.
TIM WELLS: Forward Prize nominee and long-time editor of Rising, he, like any other right-thinking person, has misgivings about Peaches Geldof.
WAYNE SMITH: Co-editor of underground magazine Lick Clean the Food Bowl, and one of the hosts of the regular poetry event New Blood, Wayne Smith's work has been published in The Wolf, Rising and nth position.
ANNIE FREUD: Great-grand-daughter of Sigmund, daughter of Lucien, Annie's first full-length collection, The Best Man Who Ever Was, was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation in 2007.
Donut Press editor-in-chief ANDY CHING will also be speaking and answering questions.
JOHN CITIZEN is guest compere. Plus 14 Hour DJs.
The Whitechapel Gallery,
77-82 Whitechapel High Street,
London
E1 7QX
Nearest tube: Aldgate East
Featuring:
JOHN HEGLEY: Born in Newington Green, London, in 1953. His father was born in Paris. His mother was born in Ramsgate. His dog was born in Wales. She ran away in 1985.
TIM WELLS: Forward Prize nominee and long-time editor of Rising, he, like any other right-thinking person, has misgivings about Peaches Geldof.
WAYNE SMITH: Co-editor of underground magazine Lick Clean the Food Bowl, and one of the hosts of the regular poetry event New Blood, Wayne Smith's work has been published in The Wolf, Rising and nth position.
ANNIE FREUD: Great-grand-daughter of Sigmund, daughter of Lucien, Annie's first full-length collection, The Best Man Who Ever Was, was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation in 2007.
Donut Press editor-in-chief ANDY CHING will also be speaking and answering questions.
JOHN CITIZEN is guest compere. Plus 14 Hour DJs.
LONDON: On A Trip To Cirrus Minor - New poems inspired by the music of Pink Floyd
Thursday, 23rd July, 2009, 7pm, £3
The Duchess,
Battersea Park Road,
London
SW8 4DS
Featuring Simon Barraclough, Julia Bird, Jude Cowan, Claire Crowther, Isobel Dixon, Katy Evans Bush, Dean Farrow, Luke Heeley, Patrick Brandon, Amy Key, Roddy Lumsden, Lorraine Marriner, Chris McCabe, Jon Morrison, Helen Mort, Dave Palmer, Heather Phillipson, and George Ttoouli.
The Duchess,
Battersea Park Road,
London
SW8 4DS
Featuring Simon Barraclough, Julia Bird, Jude Cowan, Claire Crowther, Isobel Dixon, Katy Evans Bush, Dean Farrow, Luke Heeley, Patrick Brandon, Amy Key, Roddy Lumsden, Lorraine Marriner, Chris McCabe, Jon Morrison, Helen Mort, Dave Palmer, Heather Phillipson, and George Ttoouli.
SHEFFIELD: Mark Gwynne Jones
Thursday, 16th July, 2009, 8pm, £8/£6.50
Lantern Theatre,
Kenwood Park Road,
Netheredge,
Sheffield
Mark Gwynne Jones and the Psychicbread play the bizarre but beautiful Lantern Theatre. A Victorian relic, a bijou music-hall-style theatre built in the 1890s.
To reserve tickets call 0795 0000 761 or email: busyplanet@mailcity.com
Lantern Theatre,
Kenwood Park Road,
Netheredge,
Sheffield
Mark Gwynne Jones and the Psychicbread play the bizarre but beautiful Lantern Theatre. A Victorian relic, a bijou music-hall-style theatre built in the 1890s.
To reserve tickets call 0795 0000 761 or email: busyplanet@mailcity.com
SHEFFIELD: Oxfam Poetry Night
Wednesday, 15th July, 2009, 6.30pm-9pm, £2.50 donation on the door and free poetry CD
Oxfam Bookshop
West St / Glossop Rd
Sheffield
Oxfam Poetry Night, featuring four Sheffield poets: Frances Leviston, Chris Jones, Helen Mort, and Ben Wilkinson.
Frances Leviston was born in Edinburgh in 1982 and later moved to Sheffield. She read English at St Hilda's College, Oxford, and has an MA in Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. A pamphlet of her work, Lighter, was published in 2004 by Mews Press, and became the PBS Bulletin's Pamphlet Choice for Spring 2005. Her poems have appeared in various magazines and anthologies including New Writing 14, Poetry Review, Poetry London, Ten Hallam Poets and the TLS. She received an Eric Gregory Award in 2006, and her first collection, Public Dream, was published by Picador in 2007. It was shortlisted for both the Forward Prize for Best First Collection and the T.S. Eliot Prize.
Chris Jones was awarded an Eric Gregory Award in 1996. From 1997 to 1999 he worked as the writer in residence at Nottingham Prison. A pamphlet collection entitled Hard on the Knuckle was published by Smith/Doorstop in 1993. He has recently put together a sequence of poems (At the End of the Road, a River) that explores the trajectory of the River Don as it curves through Sheffield. A full-length collection, The Safe House, was published by Shoestring Press in 2007. He lives in Sheffield, working as a freelance writer, teacher and arts administrator.
Helen Mort was born in Sheffield and lives in Cambridge. Her pamphlet, The Shape of Every Box, was published by Tall-Lighthouse in 2007, the same year she received an Eric Gregory Award. A winner of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award on five occasions between 1997 and 2004, Helen has published work in Poetry London, The Rialto, Dreamcatcher and the Times Educational Supplement. She was winner of the Manchester Poetry Prize in 2008 and is currently working on a new pamphlet and accompanying poetry show, A Pint for the Ghost.
Ben Wilkinson was born in Stafford in 1985 and now lives in Sheffield. His poems have appeared in publications including Poetry Review, Poetry London, Magma, Stand and the Times Literary Supplement. He also regularly reviews poetry for many of these publications and writes critical perspectives of poets for the British Council's Contemporary Writers database. He recently read his work at this year's StAnza, Scotland's international poetry festival, and his first pamphlet of poems, The Sparks, was published last year as part of Tall-Lighthouse's Pilot series, showcasing the best poets under 30 yet to publish a collection.
Oxfam Bookshop
West St / Glossop Rd
Sheffield
Oxfam Poetry Night, featuring four Sheffield poets: Frances Leviston, Chris Jones, Helen Mort, and Ben Wilkinson.
Frances Leviston was born in Edinburgh in 1982 and later moved to Sheffield. She read English at St Hilda's College, Oxford, and has an MA in Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. A pamphlet of her work, Lighter, was published in 2004 by Mews Press, and became the PBS Bulletin's Pamphlet Choice for Spring 2005. Her poems have appeared in various magazines and anthologies including New Writing 14, Poetry Review, Poetry London, Ten Hallam Poets and the TLS. She received an Eric Gregory Award in 2006, and her first collection, Public Dream, was published by Picador in 2007. It was shortlisted for both the Forward Prize for Best First Collection and the T.S. Eliot Prize.
Chris Jones was awarded an Eric Gregory Award in 1996. From 1997 to 1999 he worked as the writer in residence at Nottingham Prison. A pamphlet collection entitled Hard on the Knuckle was published by Smith/Doorstop in 1993. He has recently put together a sequence of poems (At the End of the Road, a River) that explores the trajectory of the River Don as it curves through Sheffield. A full-length collection, The Safe House, was published by Shoestring Press in 2007. He lives in Sheffield, working as a freelance writer, teacher and arts administrator.
Helen Mort was born in Sheffield and lives in Cambridge. Her pamphlet, The Shape of Every Box, was published by Tall-Lighthouse in 2007, the same year she received an Eric Gregory Award. A winner of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award on five occasions between 1997 and 2004, Helen has published work in Poetry London, The Rialto, Dreamcatcher and the Times Educational Supplement. She was winner of the Manchester Poetry Prize in 2008 and is currently working on a new pamphlet and accompanying poetry show, A Pint for the Ghost.
Ben Wilkinson was born in Stafford in 1985 and now lives in Sheffield. His poems have appeared in publications including Poetry Review, Poetry London, Magma, Stand and the Times Literary Supplement. He also regularly reviews poetry for many of these publications and writes critical perspectives of poets for the British Council's Contemporary Writers database. He recently read his work at this year's StAnza, Scotland's international poetry festival, and his first pamphlet of poems, The Sparks, was published last year as part of Tall-Lighthouse's Pilot series, showcasing the best poets under 30 yet to publish a collection.
Monday, July 13, 2009
MILTON KEYNES: Tongue In Chic
Sunday, July 19th, 2009, 7.30pm, £6/£4
Madcap Performing Arts Centre,
Creed Street,
Wolverton,
Milton Keynes
Tongue In Chic, with John Hegley
The list of guest poets for Tongue in Chic’s first season is impressive, especially as the mighty John Hegley adds his name to the role call. The “scandously talented” Mr Hegley (according to the Sunday Times) brings his particular mix of comedy, music and poetry to the MADCAP stage.
He will be ably supported by Richard Tyrone Jones, who is putting the final polish to his material ahead of a busy Edinburgh Festival.
Flying the flag as the Milton Keynes poet this time will be Ian Barker, a stalwart of the local scene whose work is by turns challenging and moving.
And you could be sharing a stage with these talented people! A draw will be made for the open mic this time. The first ten people out of the hat will be able to have their three minutes of fame in the first half of the show.
Tickets available from Mark Niel 01908 691755 or markniel@gmail.com
Madcap Performing Arts Centre,
Creed Street,
Wolverton,
Milton Keynes
Tongue In Chic, with John Hegley
The list of guest poets for Tongue in Chic’s first season is impressive, especially as the mighty John Hegley adds his name to the role call. The “scandously talented” Mr Hegley (according to the Sunday Times) brings his particular mix of comedy, music and poetry to the MADCAP stage.
He will be ably supported by Richard Tyrone Jones, who is putting the final polish to his material ahead of a busy Edinburgh Festival.
Flying the flag as the Milton Keynes poet this time will be Ian Barker, a stalwart of the local scene whose work is by turns challenging and moving.
And you could be sharing a stage with these talented people! A draw will be made for the open mic this time. The first ten people out of the hat will be able to have their three minutes of fame in the first half of the show.
Tickets available from Mark Niel 01908 691755 or markniel@gmail.com
LEAMINGTON SPA: PUREandGOODandRIGHT
Sunday, July 26th, 2009, 7.30pm prompt start, £3/£2
The Newbold Comyn Arms,
Newbold Terrace East
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 4EU
PUREandGOODandRIGHT is an open mic poetry event, with great guest performance poets! Every event is an opportunity for YOU to come along and perform your poetry!! Please arrive in time to book a slot.
Our special guest this month is our very own, extremely talented and amazing George Hardwick. What do onions, woodlice and community empowerment have to do with poetry? How could tulips, bees and rap music inspire a person to give up their job and rely on poetry to provide a living? Since realising his passion for poetry and actually having some talent to back it up, George Hardwick - aka PoshBoy - has spent the last few years honing his poetic craft. This one man show is the culmination of his journey to date. It draws humour from the rants of his early angry phase, builds on the inspiration found in being a youthworker in the Midlands, and brings to public awareness for the first time the nation's original Hip Hop Woodlouse. Join George for an evening of wit, wisdom and sharing guaranteed to have you leave with a smile on your face and maybe one or two new perspectives to play with.
If you're planning to come along, or would like to know more about the night, please email pgrpoetryandpints@talktalk.net
The Newbold Comyn Arms,
Newbold Terrace East
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 4EU
PUREandGOODandRIGHT is an open mic poetry event, with great guest performance poets! Every event is an opportunity for YOU to come along and perform your poetry!! Please arrive in time to book a slot.
Our special guest this month is our very own, extremely talented and amazing George Hardwick. What do onions, woodlice and community empowerment have to do with poetry? How could tulips, bees and rap music inspire a person to give up their job and rely on poetry to provide a living? Since realising his passion for poetry and actually having some talent to back it up, George Hardwick - aka PoshBoy - has spent the last few years honing his poetic craft. This one man show is the culmination of his journey to date. It draws humour from the rants of his early angry phase, builds on the inspiration found in being a youthworker in the Midlands, and brings to public awareness for the first time the nation's original Hip Hop Woodlouse. Join George for an evening of wit, wisdom and sharing guaranteed to have you leave with a smile on your face and maybe one or two new perspectives to play with.
If you're planning to come along, or would like to know more about the night, please email pgrpoetryandpints@talktalk.net
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