29
Mar

Caffe Grande Slam – featuring Emma Purshouse

Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: The Albionn Cafe, 15 Stone Street, Dudley, DY1 1NS.
Emma will be performing poems from her new collection 'Unsung' at Caffe Grande Slam. Three minute slam slots are available for people to share their work.  
29
Mar

Sandwell Stanzas featuring Emma Purshouse

Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick. B67 5RJ
Sandwell Stanzas is a series of events running across the borough.  Emma will be appearing as the headline poet for the Smethwick event.  There will be open mic slots available. Entry is free.
26
Feb

Emma Purshouse and Dave Pitt in Double Bill at Arena Theatre Wolverhampton

Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1SE
Two Shows for the Price of One Thursday 16th April at 7.30pm Tickets £15 full price and £12 concessions   'It's Honorary, Bab - poet laureate in a pandemic' is about identity and civic pride, it's about loving where you live, even if it isn’t always the easiest place to love. This quirky, one-woman show is […]
26
Feb

Diversion in Ledbury

Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Mews Bouche, The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BN
Diversion is brought to you by hosts Emma C and Adrian Mealing as part of Ledbury Poetry. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.15pm start. Join us for a night of spoken word and open mic'ers. Sign up on the door for open mic - newbies welcome. Headliner: Emma Purshouse Emma Purshouse is a poetry slam champion and […]
26
Feb

Poetry Breakfast – Featuring Emma Purshouse

Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Reading Room, Dudley Library, St. James’s Road, Dudley DY1 1HR.
Emma will be performing poetry from her latest collection at Poetry Breakfast in Dudley. Entry £3 which includes a hot drink and a croissant. Doors open at 9.30am for a 10am start. Open mic slots are available.  
26
Feb

Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists at the Crafty Jar

Date: March 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Crafty Jar, 161 Lower High St, Stourbridge DY8 1TS
Emma Purshouse, Steve Pottinger, and Dave Pitt will be appearing at the Crafty Jar in Stourbridge as part of their Busking for Charity event.
12
Feb

The Black Country Society Presents – A Listen and A Loff –

Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: K-Teas Cakes, 4 St Georges Parade, Wolverhampton. WV2 1BA.
An hour of top-notch regional entertainment from local voices. Featuring... Alex Vann - Singer Songwriter Jane Seabourne - Bostin Fittle - A mini talk about how an outsider tried to make one of the Black Country's most famous dishes Emma Purshouse -Black Country poetry Hosted by Steve Pottinger This is a pay-as-you-feel event and seats […]
12
Feb

Utter Lutonia

Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Basement Bar, The Hat Factory, Bute Street, Luton. LU1 2EY.
Emma Purshouse will be appearing on the bill with Steve Pottinger, Dave Pitt, Karene Horner-Hughes, Don Diego & The Good Fairy, and Cheryl Prince. Hosted by Lee Nelson. Bar 6pm - Doors 7.30pm - Start 8.00pm Tickets £6 (£4 concession) plus booking fee.  
27
Jan

Verbalise – with Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger

Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal. LA9 4HE
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts’ most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Join us either Live or Online, sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy! February guests are Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger. Please email annthepoet@gmail.com to book an open mic spot of up to […]
27
Jan

Pottinger and Purshouse On the Road – Performance Poetry at The Heron Theatre

Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: The Heron Theatre, Stanley Street, Beetham, Milnthorpe, LA7 7AS
‘Two Wolverhampton storytellers and poets share their one-man / one-woman show.’ Steve Pottinger’s Sweat & Mugs & Rock and Roll, uses anecdotes, stories and insights into life as a stage manager across some of the biggest festivals in Europe. Emma Purshouse’s Poet Laureate in a Pandemic talks about loving the place you live, even if it isn’t always that […]