Poetry Cafe Calendar

May 2008
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date time event
1 19:30 Storytelling evening
Evening organised by Mary Pullen
2 19:30 Book launch
Join us to celebrate the publication of two first full collections of poetry by Maggie Sawkins and Stephanie Norgate.
3 20:00 Mother Foucault
This is what happens when Burlesque connects with Slam Poetry. Hosted by Joelle Taylor.
6 19:30 Poetry Unplugged
Open mic night hosted by Niall O'Sullivan. Sign on to read between 6-7pm. £4/3
7 19:30 Ash Dickinson @ the Poetry Cafe
Looks like Banksy is not the only great export from Bristol after all.  Not to miss! £4/3
8 20:00 Survivors Poetry
Poetry reading with resilience as main theme. £2/1
9 20:00 Journey Central Comedy Night
Comedy show hosted by Lainey Mclean. Different line ups every show. £6/5
10 20:00 The Cellar
Another one from Niall O'Sullivan.
12 20:00 Exiled Writer Ink
Monthly gathering of writers exiled from their homeland with featured performances.
13 19:30 Poetry Unplugged
Open mic night hosted by Niall O'Sullivan. Sign on to read between 6-7pm. £4/3
14 20:00 Loose Muse
Hosted by Agnes Meadow. £5/3
16 20:00 London Literature Lounge
with the usual line up of eclectic poets and open mics. Hosted by Anjan Saha, £5,/£4
17 20:00 Journey Central Comedy Night
Comedy show hosted by Lainey Mclean. Different line ups every show. £6/5
19 20:00 Entertainment Club
Matthew Dugan is back at the Poetry Cafe with new tricks!
20 19:30 Poetry Unplugged
Open mic night hosted by Niall O'Sullivan. Sign on to read between 6-7pm. £4/3
21 20:00 New Blood
Open mic session for up and coming poets.
22 20:00 African Writers Evening in the Poetry Society Studio
Hosted by Nii Parkes.
22 20:00 Bloomsbury voices
Dancing into the summer. Poetry by Stephanie Gerra and Wendy Shutler with music by Steve Dagleish, Ben Richardson and Dave Jacobs
23 20:00 Fourth Friday
With poetry from Valeria Melchioretto and Jeremy Kingston, music from guitarist/folksinger Bob Wood. Hosted by Hylda Sims.
26 20:00 The littlest birds
Hosted by Emma Robertson.
27 19:30 Poetry Unplugged
Open mic night hosted by Niall O'Sullivan. Sign on to read between 6-7pm. £4/3
29 19:30 Shangwe
Showcases and promotes fresh emerging artists in a supportive atmosphere. Hosted by Nicole Moore, a published poet and creative writing tutor. Plus open mic
30 20:00 Nel's Music Night
Different line up of musicians every month.
31 19:30 The Impending Wallpaper Fiasco
PR Murry, Zolan Quobble and Emile Sercombe as the Men of Porlock will read surreal and entertaining poetry.
31 20:00 The Shuffle In the Poetry Society Studio