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We are a Nottingham, UK based poetry collective. We're nice and we don't always rhyme.
Our aim is to give budding poets the opportunity to perform their work in public and get their work published and we're proud to have members of all ages, shapes, sizes, experiences and styles, from brand new poets and occasional hobbyists to slam winners and published writers.
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Dandelions Poetry
with Hongwei Bao
22nd Oct
Broadway Cinema, Nottingham
We are very pleased to have Hongwei Bao reading for us at the next Dandelions event! Come and join us for this friendly and welcoming evening, and bring poem along if you would like to read in the open mic. To book an open mic slot in advance, you can email: dandelionspoetry@gmail.com
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Poetry Scum
headline poet S-bars
24th Oct
Robin Hood 540 Mansfield Road, Nottingham
Championing working class, marginalised & activist creatives since 2019. Nottinghams second longest running monthly poetry open mic.
♡Performance from headline poet S-bars @sbarks_
♡Open Mic all artistes welcome. Sign up from 7pm on the night for a 5 minute slot.
♡Doors open 7pm for a 7.45pm start.
♡Pay what you can/feel. Suggested donation £3-£5 CASH ONLY!
♡Food served by @tacolypto 3-9pm.
♡Founded & hosted by Jesse Eden Freeman @jessense.rebelpoet
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Queer Up Duck
Sound at Central
25th Oct
Robin Hood 540 Mansfield Road, Nottingham
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Nottingham Central Library’s late-night cabaret, Sound at Central, featuring the vibrant Queer Up Duck Festival! Hosted by Nottingham legend Liv, this event will showcase a fantastic line-up of local and diverse artists representing the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
We’ve got poetry from award-winning Laurie Bolger, music from Nottingham based bexx and more artists to be announced soon.
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Reading & Writing Poetry
An online poetry workshop to help you create new work
By Leanne Moden
27th Oct
Online
Writing poetry is a tricky business, but one of the best ways to learn is by reading, examining and being inspired by the work of others!
In this workshop, you will discover your new favourite poems, and use fun writing techniques to create new work. Great for anyone with an interest in reading or writing poetry, or anyone looking to try a fun new creative activity! (This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities.)
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Chucking Putty at the Queen
with Simon Smalley
28h Oct
Five Leaves Bookshop
14a Long Row, Nottingham, NG12DH
You are invited to attend the book launch of volume two of Simon Smalley’s book. His That Boy of Yours Wants Looking it – complimented by Sue Pollard and Tom Robinson – covered the author’s gay and working class life in Nottingham in the 1960s and 1970s. Now we take the story further, following the difficult years of AIDS and the easier years of greater acceptance of gay life.
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DIY Poets – November Showcase
The featured act is Richard Maxwell.
14th Nov
Online + Venue Address: City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH
City Arts are pleased to host DIY Poets, who bring their eclectic style to an online/offline hybrid event from our building in Hockley, Nottingham. Poetry of all kinds, from diverse view points.
The featured act is Richard Maxwell. There will be poetry from DIY Poets.
There will also be an open mic with sign up at the event. You can take part as a Zoom performer or at the venue. Anyone can sign up whether you’re new to it all or a dedicated fan.
We look forward to welcoming you, whether in person or via live zoom link.
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