The other night I went to Speak Up at the Hare and Hounds – a night of poetry, spoken word and music with a little bit of crazy dancing thrown in for good measure. It was good – the place was busy, there was a nice, relaxed atmosphere and the performers were an entertainingly mixed bunch. I’ve … [Read more…]
If you fancy performing then fling an email over to creativejourneys@me.com. I’ve no idea how careers karaoke might work – could be interesting. Also, Tan Matthews might be a name worth watching.
This is on tomorrow night at the MAC. Fatima Al Matar, Jodi Ann Bickley and Matt Windle all presenting new work. More info via Apples and Snakes.
On 5 March it’s World Book Night, and as the nation prepare to give away 1 million books, Birmingham Central Library and The Birmingham Poetry Ultras are holding a couple of celebratory events, with a line up of writers, storytellers and poets. Birmingham Central Library From 6.30pm – 8.45pm, at Birmingham Library Theatre, three of … [Read more…]
DJ and Wordsmith Charlie Jordan, fresh from her West Bromwich Albion poetry residency, with team mates Byron Vincent, Matt Windle & Dan Cullen – refereed by Jo Bell. Live Entertainment kicks off 7.30pm. West Brom Words is some poetry and spoken word goodness at the Library Theatre on 25 March. Says here tickets are free … [Read more…]