8
Sep
City Voices
Tuesday 13 September marks the 20th Anniversary of Wolverhampton's ‘City Voices’ and will include readings from the Bilston Writers’ new group anthology and Emma Purshouse, who’ll be reading from her hot of the press collection, “It’s Honorary, Bab”, Offa’s Press, describing her poet laureate work during the pandemic. Tickets £5 on the door (includes £1 […]
27
Jun
Morecambe Fringe – Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonailists’ New Show
It’s been two long years since Dave, Steve, and Emma last met up. And here they are, in a pub. What have they been up to? How have they fared? Can they remember how to behave in company? Will there be poems? And is this a work event or a party? They’ve so many questions, […]
25
Jun
The Presence and the Dream Book Launch
Emma will be taking part in the online launch event for 'The Presence and the Dream'. This new anthology includes 10 years' winners of the Pre-Raphaelite Soc poetry prize! About this event In The presence and the dream, Serena Trowbridge (Chair of the Pre-Raphaelite Society) and Sarah Doyle (the Society’s Poet-in-Residence) have selected their favourite […]
25
Jun
The Quiet Compere comes to Wolverhampton
Quiet Compere events are unique. There are no lengthy introductions to poets, no-one is designated as ‘top-of-the-bill’ - all performers considered equal in Sarah’s eyes. Each line-up boasts a varied and diverse mix of poets, ranging from established local poets, some new to the scene who are ready to stun audiences with their talent, plus […]
28
May
Poetry Claudine Toutoungi and Emma Purshouse at Ledbury Poetry Festival
Claudine Toutoungi is the winner of the Ledbury Munthe Poetry Prize for Second Collections. According to the judges, Two Tongues is often hilarious, frequently offbeat and utterly original. Her control of language, her wit, her dexterity of line and image… revolve around her subjects with a maturity and elegance that isn’t afraid to step into the lyric spotlight […]
20
May
Welshpool Poetry Festival – The Competitive Edge Workshop with Emma Purshouse
Join award winning writer, performance poet and poetry competition judge Emma Purshouse for two hours of activities and discussion. Create new work as you consider the pros and cons of entering poetry competitions. £12 (inc refreshments) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welshpool-poetry-festival-2022-tickets-296308285057
20
May
Country Voices
‘Country Voices’ with Jill Tromans, Paul Francis & Emma Purshouse, 2.30-4pm. A great afternoon of poetry and stories. MC Simon Fletcher. Tickets £5 on the door.
25
Mar
Mouth Pieces – A Shakespearean Spoken Word Special
A Shakespearean Spoken Word Special with brand new commissions and open mic slots About this event Mouthpieces is a celebration of the spoken word in its many forms inviting feature artists from across the UK to flex their wordsmith muscles to the North Birmingham community. We’re thrilled to be bringing Dreadlock Alien, Jemima Hughes, Priyanka Joshi and Emma Purshouse to perform […]
25
Mar
All The World’s A Stage – a spoken word performance workshop
Event Information A fun and dynamic workshop designed to increase confidence in sharing your poems/monologues/stories with an audience About this event Join performance poets Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger for an afternoon workshop designed to increase confidence in sharing your poems/monologues/stories with an audience, including the opportunity to practise your mic technique in a supportive […]
25
Mar
From Bard to Verse – writing workshop with Emma Purshouse
An interactive workshop to help you create your own Shakespeare-inspired spoken word piece, led by spoken word artist Emma Purshouse About this event Join freelance writer and performance poet Emma Purshouse for a fun and friendly morning of poetry /creative-writing activities using all things Shakespeare as inspiration, as part of Shakespeare in Sutton - FOLIO's fun festival for […]
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