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Thursday 11 May in SE10

World Poets – Edward Thomas

Commemorating Edward Thomas centenary, this lecture-performance-with-readings by poet Graham Fawcett, will present Thomas’s life, work and relationships, and encourage the audience to share their responses and insights.

Starts: 7 p.m. Cost: £12.50
Venue: Upstairs Bar, The Prince of Greenwich,  72 Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RT
(Food available downstairs before or after performance)
Information and bookings: http://www.in-words.co.uk, or email: irena@in-words.co.uk

Tuesday 6 June in SE10

“NOT THE ELECTION” POETRY NIGHT

Whether you think oh no not another one! or bring it on! or something in-between, you might enjoy the run-up to election day with this In-Words and Southeast London Poetry Network open evening. Bring along political poems from our time or down the ages. An opportunity to share favourites by other poets, or bring you own. You’re also invited to read the work or arrange for someone to read it (and let organisers know if you are willing to read work brought by others).The aim is a “glorified poetical/political hustings”.
– Contact Mick Delap (mick@delap.plus.com) or Irena Hill (irena@in-words.co.uk) for further details.

Saturday 17 June in SE20

Poetry Open Mic at Crystal Palace Overground Festival

Poets are invited to apply for (one of five slots) in the Festival Spoken Word Tent (holds 100) in Crystal Palace Park SE20 8DT (book sale opportunities also available for performers if they have published)

Can you deliver a four minute engaging and entertaining performance? To apply please send email  performance@crystalpalacefestival.org with name, contact details and short biography, along with link to YouTube, or similar, showing your 4 minute performance. Email subject line = ‘Poetry Up and Coming’.

Deadline is 5pm onFriday 5 May 2017. Further information see website: http://crystalpalacefestival.org