19
Nov
Permission to Speak
Spoken word bought to you by Rob Francis. This month there will be readings from the new anthology from Offa's Press, The Poetry of the Black Country. This collection was edited by Dave Reeves and Emma Purshouse. Copies will be available to buy on the night.
19
Nov
A Room of Their Own
A ROOM OF THEIR OWN WITH EMMA PURSHOUSE Mon 4 Dec 2017, 3.30 – 4.30pm – West Bromwich Central Library Free entry; no need to book Wolverhampton-based writer, poet and storyteller Emma Purshouse will read extracts from A Room of Their Own with Priscilla, a project participant. During 2015 and 2016, arts organisation Multistory collaborated with Magnum photographer, Susan […]
19
Nov
Fire and Dust Poetry
Monthly poetry open mic event. All welcome - poets, performance poets, slammers, MCs and anyone happy to listen to some poetry. (We're also open to very short flash fiction.) Open mic slots available on the night (approx. 5 minutes). Bring friends, bring poems, or just come along for a listen. Tea/coffee/beer/wine/pop and cakes available for […]
19
Nov
The Shrewsbury Festival of Literature Poetry Slam
Witness 15 poets battle live on stage to become the Shrewsbury Festival of Literature Poetry Slam champion of 2017. Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists are your MCs for the afternoon. Tickets £8. We have poets coming from all over the country to take part. If you would like to take part in a PPP slam then […]
19
Nov
Yes, We Cant
Spoken word brought you you by Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists. Featuring star of BBC Radio 4, the legendary Elvis McGonagall. "brilliantly anarchic, verbally agile, always a treat" Joan Bakewell. "rampaging through the vicissitudes of modern life with stanzas like Panzers" Phill Jupitus. This is a pay as you feel event. Come along and join us. […]
19
Nov
Poetry on Loan Post Card Poets
'Postcard Poets' are coming to Rugby Library on Thursday 23rd November at 7pm. come along and hear the very best local voices of our time perform original poetry to lift your hearts and minds. This promises to be a fun and entertaining evening. Sara-Jane Arbury, Simon Fletcher, Jonny Fluffypunk, Philip Monks, Jeff Phelps, Emma Purshouse, […]
22
Oct
Yes, We Cant
Spoken word brought you you by Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists. Featuring the spell-binding Joelle Taylor. "Joelle Taylor's a shape-shifter, myth maker, linguistic risk taker; poetical activist, surrealist with a raised fist." Patience Agbabi. This is a pay as you feel event. Come along and join us. Support from Laura Taylor and Emma Purshouse
22
Oct
Yes, We Cant
Spoken word brought you you by Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists. Featuring the spell-binding Joelle Taylor. "Joelle Taylor's a shape-shifter, myth maker, linguistic risk taker; poetical activist, surrealist with a raised fist." Patience Agbabi. This is a pay as you feel event. Come along and join us. Support slot from Romalyn Ante. 6 open mic slots […]
2
Oct
Steve Pottinger Poetry Book Launch
Steve Pottinger launches his latest collection of poetry, 'a fine fine place' (Ignite Books). Come along and help celebrate. Steve will be reading from the book. Books will be available to buy. This is a FREE event. Emma Purshouse and Dave Pitt will be providing poetic support.
31
Aug
Witty Wenches – Wolverhampton Comedy Fest
Join Offa's Press poets Emma Purshouse, Marion Cockin and Jane Seabourne for some humorous light verse at the Lych Gate Tavern in Wolverhampton.
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