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 […]
2
Dec
Poetry at the Star and Shadow, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Join us at lunchtime as two top Midlands performance poets and Newcastle’s own Harry Gallagher perform their work. The Café is open so have your lunch while you are here. Emma Purshouse is Wolverhampton’s first ever poet laureate, and an outstanding performer who’s funny, sharp, and outspoken. She is winner of the Making Waves poetry […]
16
Nov
Poetry Alight, Lichfield
Emma Purshouse is a featured performer at Poetry Alight for the December event. £2 entry with free raffle tickets - to win a poetry book prize. Sign up for 3 min. open mic nights on the night.
11
Nov
Emma Purshouse leads a workshop for Tipton Writers
All are welcome to join this free writing workshop at Tipton Library.
11
Nov
Mouth Pieces
Emma Purshouse will be a featured poet at December's Mouth Pieces in Sutton Coldfield.
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