At a loose end tonight? You could always join me at the latest T’Articulation event, which is free to attend: I’ll be reading, though I haven’t decided what to go with yet. Probably something Pompey related Here’s the blurb The T’Articulation troupe are pleased to invite the well-practised and newly risen, alike, to perform their writings at this friendly event. The theme Stories of the Streets allows for a broad interpretation but will include work…
I’m trying to share events and activities that are happening locally that might be of interest to local writers or would-be writers who don’t have access to Facebook which is where most of them seem to be shared. Here’s an event that might be of interest to some – a day reading and writing poems at Portsmouth Cathedral on June 3rd Follow the link for details https://www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk/portsmouth-cathedral-events/institute/six-books/23r9fdg8hukj-bg2db-t46lj-yntkr?fbclid=IwAR1ZmEYZjs3bvHgjfQzALJqpq3cCOgZw1wDHp29zCW1RmX3L4g9qfPcDV7s
I promised to share the other prose piece I read at the Front Room on Thursday. My first career was in advertising. I used to sell recruitment ad space in Computer Weekly, out of their offices in Sutton, when I lived in a horrendous bedsit in Croydon. More on that another time perhaps. The original version of this is at least ten years old. I’ve reworked it over time, and now I think I’m finally…
Fabulous evening at The Front Room last night. Thanks to all the performers and audience for turning up on a wet Thursday in Southsea. Too many highlights to mention. It really was a superb evening, such a variety of different styles and voices, each with a very different take on the theme (albeit most, like mine had a very loose link to Ginsberg’s Howl !). The main headliner by Geoff Allnutt, AKA The Speech Painter…
Just confirmed a new name to the Front Room’s ‘Howl ‘ themed line up, the award winning local poet Tessa Foley. Other guests include headliner and winner of multiple slam events: The Speech Painterplus :Jackson DaviesJanet Ayers Million Pebble Beach Sam Cox Plus Open Mic (register on the night , max 4 minutes)Tickets £4 on the door only (opens 6.45pm, starts 7.15pm)Venue: Hunter Gatherer ”I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical…
A quick plug for an event on Sunday April 16th, at Southsea Community Cinema, in conjunction with Tongues & Grooves
I read here a few months ago. Lovely venue, and I got paid! Worth checking out if you are in the area. Details of the April event follow; ARTS JUNCTION, Arundel with open mic regulars Alan Bush and Sue Spiers reading in the upstairs Red Room of the Vic, Tarrant Street, BN18 9DG, 7.30pm on Mon 10th April. Plus art, theatre and music. Tickets £12. All welcome! Linked to the South Downs Poetry Festival For details…
I’m not sure I’ll remember to share all of these, but there are poetry open mike events on the first Wednesday of every month at Wagtail Coffee in Chichester. Hopefully I’ll get to one at some point! The next event is on Wednesday, April 5th. Full details here: https://wordsoutloud.org.uk/event/poetry-spoken-word-open-mic-at-wagtail-coffee-yoga-chichester-15/
THE JUBILEE HALL, NEW PARK CENTRE, CHICHESTER, PO19 7XY All are welcome on the last Wednesdays of most months to hear a visiting guest poet followed by an open mic. You can sign up on the door to read to a supportive and appreciative audiences. Headlining on Wednesday March 29th at 7.30pm they welcome Brighton poet Robert Hamberger, nominated for the Polari Prize, reading from his collection Blue Wallpaper.
Regular open mic event at The Wedgwood Rooms (which I’ve never actually managed to get to!) – those who have done so have told me that it’s a welcoming event where all are supported. Details on their Facebook page, which I’ll share here – the next date if you are interested is March 27th. As with other events, I will try to share future events here, but life gets in the way sometimes! https://www.facebook.com/events/3475925412652442