Past Events

Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger at Words on the Wall, Hexham

Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: The Coach and Horses, 32 Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PQ
Black Country duo Emma Purshouse (former Wolverhampton Laureate and National Poetry Competition 3rd prize winner) and Steve Pottinger (recently featured by Craig Charles on BBC 6 Music). We’ll also have our usual open mic, so please bring something of your own to share if you’d like to.
If you want to sign up for the open mic, ask host Joe Williams for a slot when you arrive. Open mic slots have a strict time limit of 4 minutes, which includes any introductions.
Entry is on a pay-as-you-feel basis.  All donations go to the guest poets, who will also have books for sale. The pub is open all day.
NOTE: The kitchen at the venue is currently closed – food will not be available (except bar snacks).

Talk – It’s Honorary, Bab

Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Goodyear Pavilion, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 6AJ

Emma will talk about being the first Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton. She will be explaining to the members of ‘Wolverhampton Friendship Centre 050’ what the work of the Poet Laureate entails and sharing examples of the creative work that she completed during her tenure.

This will include poetry about local people and places, focusing on such things as Queen Victoria’s visit to Wolverhampton, Catherine Eddowes’ links to the City, Red Emma and the ruminations of ‘The Man on the ‘Oss’.

Non-members are welcome to attend.  If you would like to book a place then contact Petra Wielgosz, 07955631926

Members fee £4

Non-members £7

In Conversation with Joanna Toye – Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2025

Date: January 31, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Georgian Gallery, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1DU
Emma will be in conversation with novelist Joanna Toye.   
Jo worked for many years as a writer and producer on soaps ranging from The Archers to EastEnders, before creating her own fictional world in her popular Shop Girls and Victory Girls novels, set around Wolverhampton’s very own Beatties. Jo is returning to the festival this year to talk about her her brand-new series, set in and around a station bookshop, also in WW2.
To book your place go here:
https://wolvesliteraturefestival.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173654593

Emma Purshouse on Black Country Xtra hosted by Lee Benson

Date: January 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Radio
Emma Purshouse appears on Black Country Xtra hosted by Lee Benson Sunday at 12-1 pm on Sunday 26th January.
The show will then be on demand for the whole of the following week.

Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam 2025

Date: January 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE
Alongside her fellow Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists, Emma will be hosting the Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Slam at Arena Theatre for the Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2025. 
 
Watch 15 poets go head to head in a fast-paced live poetry competition. 
 
There will be whoops, cheers, and thunderous applause as the audience attempts to influence the judges into sending their favourite wordsmiths on into the next round. 
 
Let battle commence!
Tickets £15 full price and £12 concessions

Poetry in The Bath: Pantomimes & Nursery Rhymes, Fables & Fairytales

Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Bath, 5-7 Northumberland Street, Morecambe LA4 4AU

Emma Purshouse will be doing a set of aptly themed poems for ‘Poetry in The Bath’.

This is a monthly poetry night brought to you by Morecambe Poetry Festival.

Message Poetry in The Bath for a confirmed slot, or turn up on the night for the open mic.

Talk – It’s Honorary, Bab

Date: January 13, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Tettenhall, Wolverhampton

Poet Laureate in a Pandemic.  Emma Purshouse talks to the Tettenhall & District WI about the role of being the first poet laureate of Wolverhampton, what the job entailed and shares the creative work she completed as part of the job.  This includes poetry about local people and place. Poetry subject focus on such things as Queen Victoria’s visit to Wolverhampton, Catherine Eddowes links to the City, Red Emma, and the ruminations of the Man on the Oss.

 

 

Country Voices, Ironbridge

Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: ‘Water Rat’, Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, TF8 7BJ

Emma Purshouse will be one of the guest readers at Country Voices for the December event.

MC Simon Fletcher.

Tickets £5 on the door.

Diversion @ Ledbury Poetry with Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger

Date: December 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Ledbury Poetry House, Herefordshire, HR8 2AA

Diversion @ Ledbury Poetry is a lively evening of entertainment.
There will be an Open Mic (sign up at the door from 7pm) followed by poets Emma Purshouse & Steve Pottinger.
This event will also be live-streamed.  Open mic slots are only open to in person bookings.

Booking link:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/bdpyegaykpok

Miracle on Greengate Street

Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Coffee#1 Stafford, 19a Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2, United Kingdom

A Spoken word & Music Extravaganza featuring slam poetry champion David Braziel & Fish from Oblivion with readings from Emma Purshouse & Harry Fletcher. Limited poetry open mic spots to sign up for on the night. Raffle with donations to local charity.

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