Here’s a round up of some live poetry and storytelling nights around Brighton. Have we missed one out? Add it here in the comments box. Have you been to one – then write us a review in the box below. Or contact kath@justwritebrighton.com
It’s also worth checking out general open mic nights – many of which enjoy a sprinkling of poetry to break up the staple diet of singer-songwriter stuff. The Bee’s Mouth often includes poetry readings. See Brightonsongwriters open mic listings for ideas.
Also see Brighton Poetry blog - which lists upcoming poetry and spoken word events.
Sundays
Short Fuse – a night of short stories
Where: The Komedia, Gardner St, North Laine
When: first or second Sunday of the month, from 8pm
Cost: £5
More details The night is themed on a different topic each time. And there’s an open mic slot. Send submissions (100 – 2500 words to shortfusestories@yahoo.co.uk . Check out forthcoming dates and themes at Shortfusestories.co.uk or join the Facebook group.
Tuesdays
Stray Signals – a performance and improv night
Where: Coachwerks, near London Road – 19 Hollingdean Terrace
When: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 8pm till 11pm
Cost: £3
Find out more: See straysignals.co.uk or join the Stray Signals Facebook group.
Review: Kath says: “I thoroughly enjoyed the April 2010 edition of Stray Signals”, which is facilitated by JW’s Dulcie Few and local artist Mark Pembrey. Read her comments on the Stray Signals website.
Wednesdays
Are you sitting comfortably? – stories on a theme by local writers
Where: The Basement, 24 Kensington St, Brighton, BN1 4AJ
When: ad hoc
Time: From 7:30pm
Cost: £6 / £4
More details: Join the Facebook group. To find out forthcoming dates and themes, and to submit a story, email the organiser Bernadette Russell on areyousittingcomfortably@live.com
Here’s the blurb for a recent night: “Close your eyes, make a wish, and come on down to the White Rabbit’s candlelit warren. Transformed into part fifties tearoom, part deranged children’s party, we’ve waved our wands and presto!: we’ve conjured up another evening of original stories, featuring local writers and this month’s theme: MAGIC.
“We invite you to enjoy FREE cakes, sweets, treats, and to be enchanted by our Special Guest Magician. Grab a “Teapot Cocktail” from the bar, and follow the bunny… down, down,down”
Thursday
Scratch - get audience feedback on a sample of your work
Where: Basement Arts
When:
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Cost:
Find out more See blurb here
Glue Gun ’91 – performance poetry in Hanover
Where: Upstairs at The Victory Inn
When: possibly first Thursday of the month – but check with the organisers
Time: 8pm
Cost: Free
Details from: The Young Hanoverians website
Hammer and Tongue – performance poetry
Where: Komedia, probably
When: Thursdays – possibly the first of the month. Check with the website
Time: varies
Cost: about £5
Details from Hammer and Tongue- the biggest promoter of live poetry in the UK. It runs nights across Brighton, London, Oxford, Cambridge and Bristol.
