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!)
17
May
The Life of Langley Cartoonist Charlie ‘Chas’ Grigg
Emma will be rushing over from ‘Black Country Voices’ to be one of the performers in this very original event, which is an interpretation in story, song and image of Charlie Grigg’s life. Also featuring Steve Grigg, Alex Vann, Brendan Hawthorne, Kerry Halford and John Langford. FREE EVENT
17
May
Wolverhampton Original Literature Festival (WOLF)
Black Country Voices Emma will be reading from ‘The Nailmakers’ Daughters’ a collection of Black Country poetry featuring Emma, Iris Rhodes and Marion Cockin (published by Offa’s Press). The Nailmakers will be supporting Black Country poet and musician, Dave Reeves. Tickets £8 (£6)
17
May
Bardic Trials
Emma is the guest poet at this event, which is an open contest to elect the new Bard of Stony Stratford. FREE EVENT More details: bardofstony.weebly.com
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