Poetry in Portsmouth, Tongues and Grooves Events

The Blood Jet of Poetry: October 2018

South Downs Poetry Festival presents THE BLOOD JET OF POETRY Sunday 28 October 6.30 – 9.30pm The Square Tower Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2ND A celebration of words, music and song from acclaimed and multi-prizewinning SPRING POETS with live music from LES KAZOOS D’AMOUR and WORDBASS Marianne Barber, Denise Bennett (Inaugural Hamish Canham Prize) Robyn Bolam (Hampshire Poet 2018), Lydia Fulleylove (Two Ravens Press) Eve … Continue reading The Blood Jet of Poetry: October 2018

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Richard Williams – Book Launch: September 2018

Thursday 20 September 7.30 – 10.00 pm The Square Tower Broad Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2ND Free Entry Bar | Cafe | Free nearby parking RICHARD WILLIAMS warmly invites you to join him for the launch of his first poetry collection at The Square Tower, Portsmouth. Copies of ‘Landings’ will be available for sale ‘From the Electric Arms and Istanbul Grill to the Feng Shui Shop on … Continue reading Richard Williams – Book Launch: September 2018

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Robyn Bolam (Bloodaxe Poetry): June 2018

SUNDAY 17 JUNE The Square Tower Portsmouth PO1 2JE 7.30 – 10.00 PM Tickets on the door: £5 HAMPSHIRE POET ROBYN BOLAM A unique opportunity to hear prize-winning poet Robyn Bolam reading from her stunning new collection, Hyem. Robyn’s poetry collections, published by Bloodaxe, are The Peepshow Girl (1989), Raiding the Borders (1996), and New Wings: poems 1977–2007 (2007), which was a Poetry Book Society recommendation. An Eric Gregory award was followed by first prize in … Continue reading Robyn Bolam (Bloodaxe Poetry): June 2018

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Poetry in Portsmouth

Sunday 18th December 2016: Sauce for the Goose

SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER THE SQUARE TOWER 7.30 – 10PM Doors 7pm £4 | £3 Join us for our end of year celebration with LES KAZOOS D’AMOUR, swanny whistles, whacky games, limerick competition and more! Open Mic spots available for poetry and music. Sign up on the door. Continue reading Sunday 18th December 2016: Sauce for the Goose

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Past Events, Tongues and Grooves

Sunday 20th November 2016: Dark Fest Open Mic

SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER THE SQUARE TOWER 7.30 – 10PM Doors 7pm £4 Gareth Toms welcomes you to a special DARK FEST OPEN MIC. Time to give an airing to those dark poems lurking in the bottom drawer! Music with JON EVERITT‘S WIRELESS, and MARTIN HEYS. Continue reading Sunday 20th November 2016: Dark Fest Open Mic

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Past Events: Sunday 17th July 2016: Open Mic Night

SUNDAY 17 JULY THE SQUARE TOWER 7.30 – 10pm Doors 7pm £5 | £4 OPEN MIC night. Sign up on the door for a 3 minute slot. Also appearing, the multifarious LES KAZOOS D’AMOUR! Continue reading Past Events: Sunday 17th July 2016: Open Mic Night

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