18
May
Poets, Prattlers and Pandemonialists
Poets, Prattlers and Pandemonialists - (a new show from Pitt, Pottinger and Purshouse) What happens when three poets who barely know each other decide to put on a show? Join Dave Pitt, Emma Purshouse, and Steve Pottinger as they meet in a pub somewhere a lot like Wolverhampton and plot their path to fame and […]
18
May
Poetry of The Black Country Workshop
Emma Purshouse will be running a workshop on the ‘Poetry of the Black Country’ at Tipton Library between 11am-1pm. This workshop is to support work being created for the Offa’s Press anthology, The Poetry of the Black Country. Free event. If you’re a keen writer of Black Country poetry or poetry about the Black Country […]
18
May
Caffe Grande Slam
The 2nd night of The Caffe Grande Slam is on the 23rd of February and do we have a treat in store! [Very much so] Our headline poet is the excellent local published poet Emma Purshouse – a multiple poetry slam winner. We also have music from the brilliant Jessica Law. We are also featuring […]
18
May
Verve Poetry Festival
Emma reads from 'I Once Knew a Poem Who Wore a Hat'. The reading will be followed by book signing. Suitable for children aged 6+.
18
May
Young Poet Laureate Handover Day
Warwickshire's Young Poet Laureate 2016 Harry Jenkins will be passing on the baton to winner of the 2017 competition Emily Stephens. Join us for readings from our 2016 and 2017 laureates as well as regional professional poet Emma Purshouse. Suitable for all ages.
18
May
Literature Festival Slam
Join your MCs, Steve Pottinger, Dave Pitt and Emma Purshouse for a slamtastic Lit Fest Sunday. Witness 15 poets battle it out in a live poetry competition to become the Wolverhampton Literature Festival Slam Champion for 2017. Come along and be bedazzled by bardic bravery, give your vote to a valourous versifier, whoop for a […]
17
May
Black Country Authors
Featuring Dave Reeves, Emma Purshouse, Paul Mcdonald, RM Francis and Kerry Hadley Pryce. Price: £5 www.wegottickets.com
17
May
Poetry Night at Quatt Village Hall
Three different poets, three very different styles. Expect an evening of wit, wisdom and wry humour, with a good dollop of the Black Country thrown in! Jane Seabourne, Brendan Hawthorne and Emma Purshouse are coming to entertain you! Tickets £10. Please bring your own drinks, food available to buy. Contact Jackie on 01746 781759 to […]
17
May
The Audlem Poetry Slam
The Audlem Music and Arts Festival Poetry Slam. MCd by Emma Purshouse and Dave Pitt. Come along and take part if you think you're bard enough.
17
May
Yes, We Cant
New spoken word night brought to you by Poets, Prattlers and Pandemonialists. Featuring the amazing Jonny Fluffypunk. Expect to be entertained. “Intricate humour, surreal fantasy, sharp irony and wit” The Independent. FREE entry - pay what you feel. Guest slot from Paul Francis. Open mic slots available (strict five minute ruling...so time your poems!)
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