A special event open mic for Bishop’s Castle Arts Festival with guests Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger.
All are welcome and all who wish to will get an opportunity to read. No need to prebook – just sign up on the night.
£5 on the door with refreshments included in the ticket price.
This event is part of celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026 at Newcastle Library
Join Emma Purshouse, Steve Pottinger and Nick Degg for an entertaining session of poems from three clever wordsmiths!
FREE but BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Please contact Newcastle library for more information and bookings:
01782 485312 newcastle.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
Join us for a lively and heartfelt morning as Emma Purshouse reads from her latest poetry collection, Unsung, published by Offa’s Press. Known for her sharp wit and emotional depth, Emma’s work blends humour, poignancy, and powerful storytelling rooted in the Black Country.
Emma is a freelance writer, performance poet, and novelist who served as Wolverhampton’s first Poet Laureate (2020–2022). She’s a poetry slam champion, a published author for both adults and children, and her work has earned national recognition including third place in the prestigious National Poetry Competition in 2022.
Expect an engaging performance filled with laughter, insight, and moving reflections. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry enthusiast or simply curious about voices from the Midlands, Unsung offers a unique and memorable experience.
Emma Purshouse will be talking to acclaimed author Kit de Waal for a special In Conversation event to celebrate the paperback release of her powerful new novel, THE BEST OF EVERYTHING.
In this moving and thought-provoking conversation, Kit will explore the themes at the heart of her latest work — the complexities of love, the weight of loss, and the unpredictable paths life can take.
Emma will be MCing an evening of top-notch spoken word featuring Dave Pitt, Morgan Birch and Priyanka Joshi.
There will be 9 open mic slots available of a strict 5 minutes each. Sign up on the door, names will be drawn from at hat to see who gets to share their work.
This is a Free event as part of Roundabout Fringe. To find out more about other events going on over the weekend of the 28th/29th/30th November then head to…
https://www.theasylumartgallery.com/fringe-arts-wolves
Emma will be performing her poetry at Gratitude Cafe in Wellington.
There will be books for sale should you wish to purchase Christmas presents.
Join Emma Purshouse and Steve Pottinger for an afternoon of top-notch spoken word at K Teas Cafe. Emma will be reading from her new collection, and Steve will be performing work from his recently re-printed collection. This is a free event. There will be books for sale should you be on the lookout for Christmas presents.
No need to book just turn up. K Teas is an independent cafe with an great atmosphere and an amazing range of tea and cakes!
Emma will be reading at Penn Library from her latest collection ‘Unsung’. The book is a celebration of Black Country culture, history and heritage.
Emma Purshouse will be appearing at ‘Country Voices’ with Paul Francis and Stevie Harrison.
Tickets £5 on the door.
Emma will be at Waterstones Wolverhampton reading from her latest collection ‘Unsung’.
Tickets are £5 or £13 (the higher price includes a copy of the book).
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