Archives for December 2022

So here’s the list of local events in January 2023. If I’ve missed anything you think should be included or needs correcting – please let me know.
Details are to the best of my knowledge at time of writing or amending during the month, please check event with hosts before attending in case of restrictions/changes.
Keep checking throughout January in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise February’s list will follow in due course.

For end of December 2022 events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-december/

Tuesday 3rd January 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road, NG31 9AB (w3w = ///pets.puzzle.sounds)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry – * PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SADLY NO DISABLED FACILITIES*
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Stamford Poetry’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events

Wednesday 4th January 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Hosted by Kim Allen, former Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details.

Thursday 5th January 19:30
Nottingham.
Live From The Poets Corner. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Notts Poetry Instagram Page for more details

Thursday 5th January 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. Cafe Morso, 16 Corporation Street, CV1 1GF (w3w = ///types.artist.banana)
Featured artist Joe Cook plus open mic – Further details of this and future events on Fire & Dust’s Facebook page
Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.

Friday 6th January 19:30
Nottingham.
Speech Therapy. Bunker’s Hill, 36-38 Hockley, Lace Market, NG1 1FP (w3w = ///volunteered.actors.enjoyable)
Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – 1st Friday of the Month.
See Speech Therapy’s Facebook page for more details

Saturday 7th January 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry Pop-In (Poetry Stone) at MindSpace. 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
During the Winter months we will be at local mental health charity MindSpace’s cafe – bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
First Saturday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
See Stamford Poetry’s Facebook page for more details this and other events

Tuesday 10th January 19:30
St Ives (Cambridgeshire).
Open Mic in the Riverport Cafe at St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement, PE27 5AD (w3w = ///yesterday.meanders.recorders)
Poetry & Folk music – Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, Entry fee varies. Often between £2 – £4 (cash only).
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month.
http://www.thecornexchange.org.uk

Thursday 12th January 14:00
Huntingdon.
Open Mic Poetry Event. Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, PE29 3AQ (w3w = ///escalated.tank.landowner)
Free entry. See Eventbrite for more details.

Thursday 12th January 19:30
Northampton.
Raising The Awen. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic.
See The Lab’s Facebook page for more details

Thursday 12th January 18:00
Derby.
Real Talk Spoken Word. The Maypole, 42 Brook Street, DE1 3PH (w3w = ///pops.behind.drama)
Featuring Jay Umpriz & DJ DP Beats, PLus Open Mic
See Real Talk Spoken Word’s Instagram Page for further details.

Sunday 15th January 14:00
Nottingham.
Animal Rap Battles with Bridie Squires. Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street, NG1 3AL (w3w = ///bottom.proper.powder)
Workshop – explore rhyme, word play and crafting jokes in no-pressure environment.
Open to 16-24 year olds.
Free entry. See Eventbrite for more details.

Monday 16th January 19:00
Stamford.
Playing With Words. MindSpace, 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
Fun word games, poetry and writing prompts with Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Third Monday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
More details to follow on The MindSpace website

Tuesday 17th January 18:00
Stamford.
Creative Writing. Stamford College, Drift Road, PE9 1XA (w3w = ///farms.given.sample)
Poetry and short stories evening writing classes – session 1 of 8 (weekly) with Stamford Youth Laureate Daniel Paice
See Daniel’s blog for further details

Wednesday 18th January 19:00
Ely.
Fen Speak. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Poetry & spoken word open mic.
Free entry – donations welcome. Cash bar.
See Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details.

Wednesday 18th January 19:00
Leamington Spa.
Poetry Writing Workshop. Temperance, 33 Bath Street, CV31 3AF (w3w = ///wash.free.flying)
Tickets £10.00. See Eventbrite for more details

Thursday 19th January 19:30
Leicester.
Run Your Tongue. Donald Watson’s Vegan Bar, 94 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ (w3w = ///joke.scale.leaves)
Featuring Dominic Berry, plus open mic (Poets, singers and storytellers are all welcome)
See Eventbrite for more details.

Thursday 19th January 20:00
Northampton.
Attila the Stockbroker. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
One man show – 2 45 min sets. Dub poetry, acoustic songs, spoken word, early music.
Tickets £6 advance or £8 on the door
See Facebook event for more details

Thursday 19th January 19:00
Helpston.
Poetry Evening. John Clare Cottage, Woodgate, PE6 7ED (w3w = ///swatted.tactical.swoop)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry.
www.clarecottage.org

Friday 20th January 19:30
Derby.
Word Wise. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Monthy Event. Poetry, Spoken word and music.
Tickets £3 advance or £5 on the door
See Eventbrite for more details.

Friday 20th January 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Grays Coffee Shop, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Slam Championship final, plus feature Joelle Taylor. Everyone welcome. Monthly event.
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.

Friday 20th January to Sunday 5th February
Stony Stratford.
Stony Words Festival. Various venues, including York House Centre, London Road, MK11 1JQ (w3w = ///unwell.hamster.earlobes)
Poetry and music festival, see https://stonywords.org.uk/ for full details of all events

Saturday 21st January 19:00
Peterborough.
Mind over words. The Brewery Tap, 80 Westgate, PE1 2AA (w3w = ///reform.rubble.first)
With features Dominic Berry and Clive Oseman, plus other guests and limited open mic slots
Tickets £3 advance or £5 on the door
See Facebook event for more details

Saturday 21st January 19:00
Lincoln.
The Green Road Spoken Word. Lincoln A.O.D.S, 33 Tentercroft Street, LN5 7DB (w3w = ///ducks.amuse.adults)
£1 entry fee to non-members. Pre-book an open mic slot – see The Green Room Spoken Word Fellowship Facebook page for this and future events

Sunday 22nd January 18:00
Northampton.
Rhythm & Poesy. The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Road, NN1 4BN (w3w = ///birds.fried.trash)
A night of live music, poetry & comedy. Tickets £5 to £10 advance
See Eventbrite for more details.

Tuesday 24th January 19:30
Leicester.
Rough Draft. The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY (w3w = ///edgy.soil.camp)
Once a month we hold our scratch nights, each artists getting fifteen minutes to share their work, be that script in hand or something more polished.
From gut-wrenching theatre to side-splitting comedy, melodic music to punchy poetry, and all those arty bits in between.
See Y Theatre’s website for further details

Wednesday 25th January 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Burns Night Special, plus Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Wednesday 25th January 18:00
Leicester.
Space Jam. 2FunkyMusic Cafe, 23A New Park Street, LE3 5NH (w3w = ///silly.knee.heats)
Want to work with other creatives and try new things?
Space Jam is looking for 18–25-year-olds who want to be part of a multi-arts showcase that includes; DJing / MCing / Dance / Electronics / Visuals / Spoken Word / Beat Boxing
See Facebook event for more details

Wednesday 25th January 19:00
Nottingham.
East v West Poetry Slam. Nonsuch Studios, 92 Lower Parliament Street, NG1 1EH (w3w = ///bleak.myself.tribal)
A poetry slam pitting the poets of the East midlands against the poets of West.
See Facebook event for more details

Thursday 26th January 19:00
Werrington Village (Peterborough).
PoeTea. At Last Tearooms, 81 Church Street, PE4 6QE (w3w = ///city.towns.spoken)
With guest feature Marly Talks, plus open mic poetry & spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
See Facebook event for more details

Thursday 26th January 19:30
Leicester.
Word! Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Special, first WORD! of 2023 – with John Hegley.
To perform as part of the open mic and/or to workshop with John, 4.30-6.30pm the same day – email hello@wordpoetry.co.uk
See Facebook event for more details

Tuesday 31st January 19:00
Northampton.
Be Spoke. V & B, St Giles’ Square, NN1 1DA (w3w = ///atomic.market.noted)
Regular event – monthly – features to be announced, plus open mic – sign up on door
See Be.Spoke’s Facebook page for further details