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What's On Friday 20th August, Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, 8pm: Opium: The Confessions of Thomas De Quinceya one man show from Jonathan Goodwin. Admission £4. http://www.jonathangoodwinactor.com/ Sat 21st
August ,Darwen House, Lichfield, 2pm:
Poetry in the Garden. An afternoon of al fresco poetry by an assortment
of Lichfield’s poetic finest in a beautiful, historic setting. Sun22nd August, Slug & lettuce, Leamington Spa 7:30pm.
“Pure and Good and Right” Poetry Slam. You’ll never guess what the theme
is......... Organised by the ubiquitous George . If you want to perform
contact him on: 07939 855774. Thurs
2nd Sept ,
Maragret Abri Cafe, Digbeth, 8pm:
Poetry @the Cafe Open mic. Birmingham’s Premier and longest running
monthly poetry event. Just turn up. Admission free. Facebook for more
details: Margarett Rose Abri Cafe Fri 3rd
Sept, Hollybush Pub, Cradley Heath. 8pm:
Spoken Word Open Mic. The Black Country’s Premier and longest running
monthly poetry evnt. Just turn up. Admission free Facebook for more
details:holly-bush Monthly Spoken Word Club Sun 5th
September, Kitchen Garden Cafe, 17 York Rd, Kings Heath, 7.30pm:
“The Retort Cabaret show”, a mix of Comedy, Poetry, Cabaret and Music
hosted by London Scot Maureen Younger including :The Dirty Old Folkers,
Box of Frogs, Chas and Dave Tyler and The Kings of Spain. Admission £7.
More info: http://www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/events.php?pid=lsm&lsm_id=146 Sat 11th
Sept, Library Theatre, Birmingham, Paradise Circus, 5-6pm;
Arts Fest Play Performance. Community Vibe perform “Unworkable” a witty
and scathing satire on stress in the workplace. Sun 12th
Sept, Old Joint Stock Pub, Birmingham,16.30-17.30:
Arts Fest Play Performance. Community Vibe Perform “Body Image” a
satire on the modern obsession with body shape. Tues
14 th and Wed 15th
September, Mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham. 14.30 & 19.30:
Community Vibe perform “Unworkable” a witty and scathing satire on
stress in the workplace. Details:
http://www.communityvibe.co.uk/whats%20on.htm#unworkable:32logo Wed 15th
September, Kitchen Garden Cafe, 17 York rd, Kings Heath,7.30pm:
“ Storytelling Cafe” with Graham Langley with tales of changing times
and things that go bump in the night. Admission £7
http://www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/events.php?pid=lsm&lsm_id=146 Tues 28th
September, Kitchen Garden
Cafe, 17 York rd, Kings Heath,7.30pm:
“Poetry Bites” with established names and floor spots available. Tonight
Fatima al Matar, Sarah James and Adele falconer perform. Admission £5.
For more info and floor spots:
jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk http://www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/events.php?pid=lsm&lsm_id=146 Sun 19th
Sept, Adam & Eve Pub, Digbeth, Birmingham, 16.00:Sunday
Xpress, monthly boho spoken word , music , and general anarchic creative
mayhem event. Sunday
19th September At the Hollybush in Cradley Heath 7.30pm.Pub
Poetry Slam Tues 28th
September, Kitchen Garden
Cafe, 17 York rd, Kings Heath,7.30pm:
“Poetry Bites” with established names and floor spots available. Tonight
Fatima al Matar, Sarah James and Adele falconer perform. Admission £5.
For more info and floor spots: Sat 2nd
October, Speakers Corner, Dam St, Lichfield
12 noon: Poetry event as part of the Lichfield Literary
Festival featuring assorted Staffordshire luminaries.
www.Lichfieldspeakerscorner.org.uk
Mon 4th
October, Kitchen Garden Cafe, 17 York rd, Kings Heath,7.30pm:
“Off the Cuff “ Comedy Improv Night presented by the Offstage Theatre
Company. Admission £7. More info: Wed 6th
Oct ,Kitchen Garden Cafe, 17 York rd, Kings Heath,8pm:
“Laughing Cows”, all female Comedy night headlined by Jo Enright,
including Shelagh Martin, Julie Jepson, and from Berlin, Cabaret Star Bartuschka,
Mc’d by Maureen Younger. Admission £8 More info: Thursday 7th
Oct, Library Theatre, Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham,6.45pm:
“Inauguration of new Birmingham Poet Laureate”, hosted by award winning
Poet Pascale Petit. Admission free. Details:
www.birminghambookfestival.org Thursday 14th
Oct, Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Circus, Birmingham, 7pm:
“Flarestack Poetry Showcase”, Co-editors Jacqui Rowe and Meredith Andrea
introduce feature performances from Laura Seymour and Mario Petrucci.
Admission £5 Saturday 16th
October,South Birmingham College, Deritend, Birmingham, noon:
“West Midlands Youth Poetry Slam Finals” hosted by past Birmingham Poet
Laureate Spoz,u12’s noon-1pm,12-15yo’s 2-3pm. Admission
free. Tuesday
19th October,: The Library Theatre, Birmingham Central Library,
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ.Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm:10
years of Writers Without BordersWriters Without Borders would like to
invite you to their 10th Anniversary celebrations. The evening is all
about poetry, storytelling and music from a choir of poets and writers
from around the world based in The Midlands rich in culture and
diversity, languages and beats.This event promises to be an
unforgettable evening of performance and entertainment.Tickets: FREE
Entry is free but please reserve a place with the box office.Box Office:
0121 303 2323 or
BOOK ONLINE:
http://www.birminghambookfestival.org/19-octoberwriters-without-borders-464/ Wed 20th
Oct, Kitchen Garden Cafe, 17 York rd, Kings Heath,7.30pm;
“Storytelling Cafe”. Admission £7 . The best in story telling
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