23
Dec
PASTA
Open mic night MCd by Emma Purshouse, Dave Pitt and Steve Pottinger. All welcome. In the first half people read creative writing written on a theme. This month it’s ‘Free Will’. In the second half anything goes. Come along and share your work.
23
Dec
Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Competition Winners Event
The Wolverhampton Literature Festival poetry competition has been a huge success over the past two years, attracting hundreds of entries from the UK and abroad. Winning and shortlisted poets are invited to come along to the award ceremony, receive their complementary copy of the anthology, and read their poem. This is a free event, and […]
23
Dec
Yes, We Cant
Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists bring their regular Walsall poetry night over to Wolverhampton for one night only. An energetic and entertaining evening, with a headline set from a guest poet, and an ‘Alf Ender slot for a local West Midlands poet. Open-mic spots are also available on the door, but please arrive early to book […]
23
Dec
Common People – panel discussion about working class writing
Where are all the working-class writers? Right here. With the anthology Common People, editor Kit de Waal set out to celebrate diversity of working class lives, pushing beyond the stereotypical portrayals of the underprivileged and dispossessed. Join City of Wolverhampton Poet Laureate Emma Purshouse and writers featured in the anthology for a panel discussion, including […]
23
Dec
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Writing Workshop
Join writers and performance poets Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger in a workshop designed to get you creating and writing poetry that makes use of newspaper stories, magazine articles and old books. Have a go at a series of writing activities including the creation of redacted poems. No experience necessary. Price (inc. booking fee): £11.37
23
Dec
The Wolverhampton Literature Festival Fringe Room at the Lych Gate
Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists once again bring to Wolves Lit Fest a selection of the finest shows from the Edinburgh Fringe. Entry to each of the five events is free, with the hat being passed at the end of each show. All the money goes to the artist. Shows are as follows: 12.30pm: Wum Med, […]
23
Dec
The Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam 2020
Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists present their high-energy, high-entertainment poetry slam. Fifteen contenders make their way to Wolverhampton from all over the country to share their poems, in the hope of winning a slot at next year’s festival. This is always a popular event and may sell out – Get your tickets early from the Arena […]
23
Dec
Roaming Postcard Poets for Wolverhampton Literature Festival
Watch out for Jane Seabourne, Emma Purshouse, and Steve Pottinger who will be going out and about in Wolverhampton city centre, handing out Poetry On Loan postcards and generally promoting the Wolverhampton Literature festival. Price: Free
23
Dec
Yes, We Cant
Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists present their ever popular spoken word night. We are delighted that our January headliner is the truly wonderful Liz Berry. The proceeds from this event will be given to Black Country Women's Aid. As ever the night is a pay as you feel event, but you will need to reserve a […]
2
Dec
One Track Minds at The Sage, Gateshead
OneTrackMinds brings its trademark mix of songs and storytelling up to Words Weekend for a celebration of the life-changing power of music. An engaging cross between Desert Island Discs, TED Talks and The Moth, OneTrackMinds sees five guests share stores about the one song that changed their life – before we play that song to […]
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