A new night giving voice to individual artists and performers. Lizabel Stella (aka Bocca Di Stella) will be reading a selection of her poetry. Producer Laura Shacham presents a taster menu of the documentaries currently occupying her brain-scape. From the plains of New Mexico to the swampland of Mississippi, come on a journey of terrifying […]
What was Penny Rimbaud’s ‘Last Amendment’, but is now ‘L’Académie des Vanités’, continue their quarterly residency with further adventures into the realms of words and music or, as Rimbaud puts it, ‘the poetry of jazz and the jazz of poetry’. Penny Rimbaud and Eve Libertine/voices Louise Elliott/sax & flute Kate Shortt/cello Jennifer Maidman/guitars Gee Vaucher […]
Poems, anecdotes and songs with Eleanor Moreton on fiddle, from consumate wordsmith John Hegley, joined by special guest Simon Munnery JOHN HEGLEY ‘Comedy’s poet laureate” The Independent Local man John Hegley’s first public performance monies came from busking his songs, initially outside a shoeshop in Hull, in the late Seventies. He performed on the streets […]
Mediorite and Poached Creatives present Art Exhibition ‘what is Beauty’ showcasing outsider art, film, poetry and painting from young people and adults who have experienced mental health issues and those simply value creative expression as an important part of their well being. More information
Poetry, comedy and live music, with consumate wordsmith John Hegley who tonight will be joined by a live band. ‘Comedy’s poet laureate” The Independent Local man John Hegley’s first public performance monies came from busking his songs, initially outside a shoeshop in Hull, in the late Seventies. He performed on the streets of London in […]
Come along to a brand new night mixing delicious spoken word with luscious music at the Vortex Downstairs hosted by Nicki Heinen. Featuring the tremendous literary talents of David McGrath, Tom Bland, Bernadette Reed and Mark Waldron, and the musical delights of Bruno Heinen andFulvio Sigurtà. Suggested donation of £5, but entry is not ticketed. Words & Jazz…what more could you ask for? For […]
Nicki Heinen has once more programmed an exciting evening of poetry and jazz in our intimate downstairs space. Matthew Caley Matthew’s debut Thirst was nominated for The Forward Prize for best 1st collection. He’s read everywhere from The National Portrait Gallery to Wayne-Hollway Smith’s salons, The Gypsy Hill Tavern, The Novi Sad International Poetry Festival, Prague’s Alchemy, […]
Autumn blues? Come to Words & Jazz for a warm cosy night celebrating the BEST contemporary poetry and jazz