CARDIFF: Spoken Word All Stars

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Cardiff Pierhead

Poetry is blasting its way into the hearts and minds of a new generation with high energy and rhythmic poetry sketching out a new literary landscape for the 21st century. Spoken Word All Stars presents an all-star cast of some of the most exciting poets of the day, performing an original live show in partnership with the globally acclaimed sax player Jason Yarde.

Taking five poets and one musician, the free show at Cardiff's Pierhead building on 31st March presents a stellar line-up of international award winners and critically acclaimed performers, including Kat Francois, OneNess, El Crisis, Chris Redmond, and special guest artist Peter Finch, a legendary performer whose poetic words can be seen set in concrete outside the new Central Library.

Spoken Word All Stars’ journey began at Latitude Festival 2010, and is featured on TV as a documentary by Sky Arts. Their spectacular live show weaves comedy, tragedy, romance and philosophy; spoken word interwoven with live and improvised loops, beats and melodies.

The show is free and is produced by charity Poet in the City, with support from Apples & Snakes and Arts Council England. With the further endorsement of Academi, the Literature Promotion Agency for Wales, this is an event that offers a truly unique experience, and early booking is advised, either by emailing spokenwordallstars@live.co.uk or ringing 07908 367488.

Please see www.spokenwordallstars.com for further information.

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164759006910208

CARDIFF: Spoken Word All Stars

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Cardiff Pierhead

Poetry is blasting its way into the hearts and minds of a new generation with high energy and rhythmic poetry sketching out a new literary landscape for the 21st century. Spoken Word All Stars presents an all-star cast of some of the most exciting poets of the day, performing an original live show in partnership with the globally acclaimed sax player Jason Yarde.

Taking five poets and one musician, the free show at Cardiff's Pierhead building on 31st March presents a stellar line-up of international award winners and critically acclaimed performers, including Kat Francois, OneNess, El Crisis, Chris Redmond, and special guest artist Peter Finch, a legendary performer whose poetic words can be seen set in concrete outside the new Central Library.

Spoken Word All Stars’ journey began at Latitude Festival 2010, and is featured on TV as a documentary by Sky Arts. Their spectacular live show weaves comedy, tragedy, romance and philosophy; spoken word interwoven with live and improvised loops, beats and melodies.

The show is free and is produced by charity Poet in the City, with support from Apples & Snakes and Arts Council England. With the further endorsement of Academi, the Literature Promotion Agency for Wales, this is an event that offers a truly unique experience, and early booking is advised, either by emailing spokenwordallstars@live.co.uk or ringing 07908 367488.

Please see www.spokenwordallstars.com for further information.

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164759006910208

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

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

MERTHYR TYDFIL: Open Mic

Thu 20 Nov 08, 7.30 pm
Imperial Hotel
Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council: Open Mike Night with David Johnson. For further details contact Gus Payne: gus.payne@merthyr.gov.uk / 01685 725382.

ABERGAVENNY: Patrick Jones

Fri 14 Nov 08
7.30 pm
Melville Theatre
Abergavenny

Poetry Reading with Patrick Jones. For further details go to www.patrick-jones.net.

NEATH / PORT TALBOT: Andrew Motion

Fri 14 Nov 08
3.00 pm
Neath Port Talbot College

Neath Port Talbot Libraries: Talk and Poetry Readings with Andrew Motion. . For further details contact Paul Doyle: 01639 860000.

Supported by Academi (contact 029 2047 2266 for information on funding for events).

and at 6.30 pm
Pontardawe Arts Centre

Pontardawe Arts Centre: Andrew Motion, An Evening with the Poet Laureate. For further details contact Nerys Griffiths:n.griffiths1@neath-porttalbot.gov.uk

Caernarfon: Patrick Jones

Fri 21 Nov 08
7.30 pm at the Cafe Bar
Y Ddraig Goch, Caernarfon.

Poetry Reading with Patrick Jones. For further details go to www.patrick-jones.net.

Gwynedd: Poetry Cafe

Wed 19 Nov 08
Theatr Harlech

Literature Promotion for Gwynedd: Poetry Cafe in the company of Jan Morris and Twm Morys. For further details contact Gwen Lasarus: gwenlasarus@gwynedd.gov.uk / 01286 679465.

CARDIFF: Patrick Jones

Wednesday November 12th, 2008, 7pm, FREE
Waterstones Bookshop
The Hayes
Cardiff

Patrick Jones launches his latest poetry collection Darkness Is Where The Stars Are, published by Cinnamon Press. Described as “very strong stuff” by Harold Pinter and, “thoughtful, provocative and challenging” by Peter Tatchell, the latest poetry from Patrick Jones continues to expand his reputation as “the voice of opposition for the 21st Century” (Rachel Trezise). With work ranging from ecology to education; from domestic abuse to the effects of war, this is poetry at its most engaged, performed to move, enrage, but also to leave a sense of hope.

Free entry and wine will be served. A warm welcome to all. For more information contact Jan Fortune-Wood: jan@cinnamonpress.com

Merthyr Tydfil: Open Mic

Thu 20 Nov 08
7.30 pm
Imperial Hotel
Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council: Open Mike Night with David Johnson. For further details contact Gus Payne: gus.payne@merthyr.gov.uk / 01685 725382.

CARDIFF: Shot in the Dark

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008, 8pm
at Shot in the Dark Cafe
City Road, Cardiff

Shot in the Dark: Square Launch 3.

Poetry Readings with Roberto Pastore, Jacqueline Jones, Jim Bartlett, Stuart Thomas, Rhys Williams and Alun Rees.

Abergavenny: Patrick Jones

Fri 14 Nov 08
7.30 pm
Melville Theatre
Abergavenny

Poetry Reading with Patrick Jones. For further details go to www.patrick-jones.net.

Wales: Andrew Motion

Fri 14 Nov 08
3.00 pm
Neath Port Talbot College

Neath Port Talbot Libraries: Talk and Poetry Readings with Andrew Motion. . For further details contact Paul Doyle: 01639 860000.

Supported by Academi (contact 029 2047 2266 for information on funding for events).

and at 6.30 pm
Pontardawe Arts Centre

Pontardawe Arts Centre: Andrew Motion, An Evening with the Poet Laureate. For further details contact Nerys Griffiths:n.griffiths1@neath-porttalbot.gov.uk

Cardiff: Patrick Jones

Wed 12 Nov 08
7.00 pm
Waterstones Bookshop
The Hayes
Cardiff.

Cinnamon Press: Patrick Jones launches his latest poetry collection darkness is where the stars are, published by Cinnamon Press. Described as “very strong stuff” by Harold Pinter and, “thoughtful, provocative and challenging” by Peter Tatchell, the latest poetry from Patrick Jones continues to expand his reputation as “the voice of opposition for the 21st Century” (Rachel Trezise). With work ranging from ecology to education; from domestic abuse to the effects of war, this is poetry at its most engaged, performed to move, enrage, but also to leave a sense of hope.

Free entry and wine will be served. A warm welcome to all. For more information contact Jan Fortune-Wood: jan@cinnamonpress.com

Cardiff: Shot in the Dark

Tue 11 Nov 08
8.00 pm
at Shot in the Dark Cafe
City Road, Cardiff

Shot in the Dark: Square Launch 3.

Poetry Readings with Roberto Pastore, Jacqueline Jones, Jim Bartlett, Stuart Thomas, Rhys Williams and Alun Rees.

SWANSEA: The Dylan Thomas Festival

Ends Monday 10th November 2008
The Dylan Thomas Centre
Swansea
Various prices

11th Annual Dylan Thomas Festival, Swansea 08

Gillian Clarke on Monday 3rd November and the different shortlisted writers for the Dylan Thomas Prize Shortlist on the 5th, 6th and 7th November, including poet Caroline Bird.
Visit www.dylanthomas.com, call 01792 463 980 or email dylanthomas.lot@swansea.gov.uk

CARDIFF: The World Poets Tour

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008, 6pm, £4/£3
Kemi's Café,
Craft in the Bay,
The Flourish,
Lloyd George Avenue,
Cardiff
CF10 4QH

Readings by Farzaneh Khojandi, Kajal Ahmad and Noshi Gillai, hosted by Choman Hardi.

The Poetry Translation Centre’s World Poets' Tour introduces leading poets from six countries to new audiences. Lively and entertaining readings reveal the dynamic nature of the poets' cultures and their rich literary traditions in which poetry plays a prominent role.

Tour poets are Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac 'Gaarriye' (from Somaliland) who writes in Somali, and is translated by W N Herbert; Farzaneh Khojandi (from Tajikistan) who writes in Tajik and is translated by Jo Shapcott; Noshi Gillani (from Pakistan) who writes in Urdu and is translated by Lavinia Greenlaw; Kajal Ahmad (from Kurdistan) who writes in Kurdish and is translated by Mimi Khalvati; Corsino Fortes (from Cape Verde) who writes in Portugese and is translated by Sean O'Brien; Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi (from Sudan) who writes in Arabic and is translated by Sarah Maguire.

Tel: 029 2047 2266
Website: www.academi.org
More details: www.poetrytranslation.org

CARDIFF: The World Poets Tour

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008, 6pm, £4/£3
Kemi's Café,
Craft in the Bay,
The Flourish,
Lloyd George Avenue,
Cardiff
CF10 4QH

Readings by Farzaneh Khojandi, Kajal Ahmad and Noshi Gillai, hosted by Choman Hardi.

The Poetry Translation Centre’s World Poets' Tour introduces leading poets from six countries to new audiences. Lively and entertaining readings reveal the dynamic nature of the poets' cultures and their rich literary traditions in which poetry plays a prominent role.

Tour poets are Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac 'Gaarriye' (from Somaliland) who writes in Somali, and is translated by W N Herbert; Farzaneh Khojandi (from Tajikistan) who writes in Tajik and is translated by Jo Shapcott; Noshi Gillani (from Pakistan) who writes in Urdu and is translated by Lavinia Greenlaw; Kajal Ahmad (from Kurdistan) who writes in Kurdish and is translated by Mimi Khalvati; Corsino Fortes (from Cape Verde) who writes in Portugese and is translated by Sean O'Brien; Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi (from Sudan) who writes in Arabic and is translated by Sarah Maguire.

Tel: 029 2047 2266
Website: www.academi.org
More details: www.poetrytranslation.org

MERTHYR TYDFIL: Welsh Poems and Pints / Open Mic Poetry

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008, 7:30pm at the Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Tydfil CBC: Welsh Poems and Pints / Open Mic Poetry with Dewi Prysor (Welsh Language - learners welcome). Free entry. For further information please contact arts@merthyr.gov.uk / gus.payne@merthyr.gov.uk / 01685 725382.