26
Aug

Tongue and Groove Poetry Cabaret   

Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Temperance - art and music cafe bar, 33 Bath St, Leamington Spa. CV31 3AF
Poetry entertainment, with open mic slots, guest musician, and feature poet Emma Purshouse. Prior to the main event, Emma will also be leading a free 40 minute poetry workshop starting at 6.30pm. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-temperance-tongue-groove-poetry-tickets-1992852438289 For further information contact: Matt Black 077656 84941
26
Aug

Morecambe Poetry Festival 2026

Start date: September 18, 2026
End date: September 20, 2026
All-day event
Location: Morecambe Winter Gardens, and the Kings Arms
Emma will be performing with Nick Degg and Steve Pottinger in the Midlands Takeover as part of Morecambe Poetry Festival.  The festival happens on the 18th, 19th and 20th September.  Emma's event will be on Sunday 20th September at 3pm in the Kings Arms (248-250 Marine Road East LA4 4BJ opposite Eric Morecambe Statue). For information […]
19
Jun

Steve Pottinger and Emma Purshouse at the Fox and Newt in Leeds

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: The Fox and Newt, 9 Burley Street, Leeds. LS3 1LD.
Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger perform a set of spoken word each at the Fox and Newt. This is a pay as you feel event. No ticket required just turn up on the door.  
19
Jun

Away With Words in Hull

Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: The New Adelphi, 89 De Grey Street, Hull
Spoken Word Friday Featuring Emma Purshouse, Steve Pottinger, Matt McAteer, Charlotte Oliver, Mike Watts and Jim Higo   ADmission £6 Unwaged PWYF
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.