What's happening in October?

Emma will be performing at quite a few events in October...
                         

Poetry Alight at the Spark Cafe Bar, 19 Tamworth St, Lichfield WA13 6JP Tuesday 2nd October 2012, Arrive early , 7.30pm prompt start -10pm Free Entry A Lichfield Literary Festival Event   CITY VOICES WOLVERHAMPTON OCTOBER 9th 2012 CITY BAR, KING STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON 7.30 pm FREE admission   FUNNY WOMEN Emma Purshouse and Win Saha at Streetly Library, Blackwood Road, Streetly Wednesday 10th October 2012 10.30 am - 11.30 am FREE admission     Funny Women We welcome 'Funny Women', for another fun filled evening of poetry, laughter, and much more! The 'Funny Women' are, Emma Purshouse, Jane Seabourne and Win Saha. Thursday 18th October, 7pm Long Lane Library Tickets are £3 (£1.50 concessions) can be booked on 01384 812880 Long Lane Library Long Lane Halesowen B62  9JY   OFFA'S PRESS 'We're all in this together' anthology launch. Friday 19th October 2012 Wolverhampton Art Gallery 7pm “A terrific evening of poetry” – Mal Dewhirst Lichfield Poets proudly present the fourth in this quarterly series of poetry evenings, hosted by Gary Longden . It comprises visiting guest poets and an open mic section. Great pride is taken in introducing new poets to the audience, and new audiences to poets. Open mic spots, at 3mins each, may be booked in advance, a very few may be made available on the night, e-mail: Lichfield.Poets@hotmail.co.uk Please note that our advance slots are always oversubscribed, all requests may not be successful. The Cafe, as well as offering coffee, teas and light refreshments is also licensed to sell alcohol and offers a range of hot food, I can personally vouch for their Cumberland sausage sandwich! The audience is encouraged to arrive early, and the Spark is ideal to enjoy a supper with friends before proceedings. The Cafe is open all day. This month’s distinguished published guest poets include: Emma Purshouse: Emma is an immensely popular local poet based in Wolverhampton. She is published by Offa’s Press, runs her own monthly event Bilston Voices, and organises Slams , Festivals and workshops around the country. A terrific performance poet, her humour and pathos are always a delight. Deborah Tyler- Bennett: Deborah is a Leicestershire based poet whose current collection is Revudeville (King’s England, 2011) containing three sequences united by images from visual art. In 2010 her collection Pavilion appeared (Smokestack) set in Brighton and inspired by dandies. Her first collection was Clark Gable in Mansfield (King’s England, 2003). Her chapbook collection of three portraits in poems, Mytton… Dyer… Sweet Billy Gibson… is out from Nine Arches Press, (2011). Regularly performing her work, recent readings have included Castor and Pollux Modern Artwork (Brighton), Beeston International Poetry Festival (Notts), Keats Festival 2010/ 2011 (London), Poetry in the Crypt (London), Lowdham Book Festival, Ledbury Poetry Festival, Callander Poetry Weekend (Scotland), and A and T Artist’s Open House Performance Sunday (Brighton Festival Fringe).She co-edits Coffee House magazine and is big in Romania. Roy Marshall: Roy is a Leicestershire based poet whose current collection is Gopagilla and is published by Crystal Clear pamphlets.His work has appeared in magazines including The Rialto, Staple, The Shop, Smiths Knoll, Under the Radar, Hearing Voices, New Walk, Obsessed with pipework, Iota , Envoi, The Interpreters House, Frogmore Papers, Magma, Ink Sweat and Tears, Prole, London Grip, The Bow Wow Shop, Agenda , Epicenter, Antiphon, Cake and The North. “…. Marshall’s minimalism and his pitch perfect cadences are reminiscent of and on a par with the work of Ian Hamilton and the early work of Hugo Williams”. David Cooke Reviews of past Poetry Alights are available here: http://pollysworda.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/the-spark-that-becomes-a-flame/ http://pollysworda.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/it-takes-just-a-spark-to-set-poetry-alight/

What's happening in September

LIVE AT THE IMPERIAL

SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2012
FEATURING

LES BUBB

A cacophony of comical illusions - he's a showman, mime, clown and high-spirited entertainer whose routines will leave you breathless.

  “Dynamic and explosively funny” Time Out

 

CAL HALBERT

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent - unbelievable impressions of world famous celebrities

 “uncanny imitation” The Sun

“so energetic, I Loved it”  Michael McIntyre

 “a breath of fresh air”  Amanda Holden

NAOMI PAUL

“A wry, dry, witty performer who takes her craft very seriously

… deadpan humour is her speciality” Behind the Arras

KATE WRAGG

“The voice of Joan Baez, the edge of Talking Heads, and the lyrical sharpness of Elvis Costello” Behind the Arras

 

KIEREN KING

The winner of the 5^th Big Bilston Love Slam - poetry with a heavy metal

attitude, a punk rock swagger and geeky glasses.

"pithy" "economical" "incisive"

FIZZOG THEATRE COMPANY

Back by popular demand…The Fizzogs bring their own brand

of Black Country humour to Bilston.  “So funny it hurts”

SAT 22^nd SEPT 2012. DOORS OPEN 7.30pm

Entertainment starts 8.00pm

TICKETS: £12

OR

£10 EACH WHEN BOOKING FOR A PARTY OF TEN PEOPLE 

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A COMPLIMENTARY INDIAN MEAL

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR OR CONTACT

BIG DEAL MUSIC:  01902 423567 OR CAFÉ METRO: 01902 498888

You can also reserve tickets by emailing Emma – emmaasif@hotmail.com

41 LICHFIELD STREET, BILSTON WV14 0AJ  TEL 01902 405423

www.imperialbanquetingsuite.co.uk

 

 

 BILSTON VOICES

28th SEPTEMBER 2012

 

Spoken Word Night

 

Featuring

Bert Flitcroft

Jason Smith

Marion Cockin

Roger Noons

Kate Walton

 

Cafe Metro, Church Street, Bilston

7.30 - 9.30

£2 entrance

 

What's happening in May?

Emma is performing at BANG SAID THE GUN: MANCHESTER on Thursday 10th May

BANG SAID THE GUN: MANCHESTER happens at Deansgate's The Old Nag's Head. Here are all the details of who else they have on soon.

APRIL 26 - OUR 1ST NIGHT!!!!!

GUESTS: BEN MELLOR (20 minutes) JACKIE HAGAN (10 minutes) + CHARLOTTE HENSON (10 minutes)

MAY 3

GUESTS: PICO THE SPONGE'S PUPPETUAL MOTION (20) + JACKIE HAGAN (10) + PREVIOUS WEEK'S SLAM WINNER (10)

MAY 10

GUESTS: EMMA PURSHOUSE (20) + JACKIE HAGAN (10) + PREVIOUS WEEK'S SLAM WINNER (10)

MAY 17

GUESTS: INUA ELLAMS (20) + JACKIE HAGAN (10) + PREVIOUS WEEK'S SLAM WINNER (10)

MAY 24

GUESTS: AVAES MOHAMMAD (20) + JACKIE HAGAN (10) + PREVIOUS WEEK'S SLAM WINNER (10)

MAY 31

GUESTS: JULIAN DANIELS (20) + JACKIE HAGAN (10) + PREVIOUS WEEK'S SLAM WINNER (10)

JUNE 7th

GUESTS: MARK 'MR T' THOMPSON + STEPH PIKE (June's monthly resident guest) (10) + PREVIOUS WEEK'S SLAM WINNER (10)

BILSTON VOICES 24th May 2012

Join MC Emma Purshouse for another great line up at Bilston Voices.  7.30 - 9.30pm.  £2 admission.  This month the line up includes the Paul Francis and Paul McDonald (Tindal Street Press).

FUNNY WOMEN are out and about again.  Emma Purshouse, Win Saha and Jane Seabourne will be appearing at Warstones Library, Wolverhampton on Monday 28th May (6-7pm) and at Kingswinford Library on Tuesday 29th May.


Fancy your chances in the first ever Audlem Poetry Slam then email Emma - emmaasif@hotmail.com to book your place.  Or why not come along and watch 15 poets battle it out in a live poetry competition.  31st May 2012 in The Bridge Inn, Audlem.  Part of the Audlem Festival.  www.audlemfestival.com

There is also a free writing workshop taking place as part
of the festival.  Emma Purshouse is leading
a poetry writing workshop which will
use the churchyard and cemetery of Audlem as creative inspiration.  To book a place email emmaasif@hotmail.com.

'Beyond the Graves'  - Saturday 2nd June 2012 (noon-2pm) starting from the Bridge Inn, Audlem.  This is an outdoors, workshop and will take place in weather!  You might want to bring water proof clothing and wellies.  There will be some walking but not too much.

What's Happening in April?

Emma is performing extracts from the Brewers' Troupe play SNUG at Mouth and Music.  10th April 2012 The Boars Head, Kidderminster.

Much Wenlock Poetry Festival takes place from 13th April - 15th April with tonnes of fabulous poetry events including a performance from Carol Ann Duffy.  Emma will be judging the slam on the Friday night, taking part in the Fairacre Press butterfly event on the Saturday at 2pm and then performing during the day on Sunday 15th.  For more information about the events happening at Much Wenlock go to http://www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org/

Emma is performing at Cheltenham Poetry Festival on Wednesday 18th April. 

Stand-up for Poetry
Wednesday 18 April 2012 at 6:30pm
The Everyman Other Space Studio [see map]

A slam-tastic showcase of spoken word stars!

Celebrate the start of Cheltenham Poetry Festival with a slam-tastic showcase of cerebrally stimulating stand-up poetry!

STAND-UP FOR POETRY features Ledbury favourite Brenda Read-Brown, comic, musician and sustainable nihilist Jonny Fluffypunk, slam-champ Emma Purshouse and wry and witty wordsmith Fergus McGonigal.

Bilston Voices will be at Cafe Metro, Church Street, Bilston on April 28th.  Iris Rhodes, Jack Edwards, Liz Lefroy, Win Saha and Bobby Parker will be on the bill.  7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Live at the Imperial will be happening on 28th April 2012 at The Imperial Banqueting Suite, Lichfield Street, Bilston.  £12 a ticket which includes a complimentary indian meal.  The line up will be STEVE ROONEY (Big Bilston Love Slam favourite), MELISSA HARRISON (a soul girl at heart),  CHRISTOPHER HAMMOND (comedian), AL RUDGE (comedy magician) and the weird and wonderful RAYMOND AND MR TIMPKINS REVUE.  Email emmaasif@hotmail.com to reserve your tickets.

What's Happening in March

Emma will be performing with Brewers' Troupe at the Hollybush in Cradley Heath.  Performances of SNUG will be happening on 5th March, 6th March and 13th March.

FUNNY WOMEN - Emma Purshouse, Win Saha and Jane Seabourne will perform at Long Knowle Library, Wednesfield on Wednesday 7th March.  The event is free and starts at 6pm.

Emma is running a series of poetry workshops in Stoke on Trent throughout March.

Heather Wastie and Emma Purshouse will be running a Brewers' Troupe Performance Poetry Workshop at the Boars Head in Kidderminster on Tuesday 20th March.  For more information email emmaasif@hotmail.com.

Bilston Voices takes place on March 22nd at Cafe Metro, Church Street, Bilston.  The March line up is Dave Finchett, Jacquie Rowe, David Calcutt, Joel Lane and Jane Seabourne.  The event starts at 7.30 and costs £2 to get in. 

Emma Purshouse and Jane Seabourne will be leading a women's writing workshop on World Book Day which is 23rd March. The event will take place in Wolverhampton 1-3pm.  For more information email emmaasif@hotmail.com.

THE 5th BIG BILSTON LOVE SLAM

(15 poets go head to head in a live poetry competition)

Saturday 11^th February 2012

Imperial Banqueting Suite, Lichfield Street, Bilston, WV14 0AJ

• 8pm (doors 7.30pm)

• £10.

Ticket price includes curry!

Tickets available on the door

or in advance from

Big Deal Music

128 Salop Street

Wolverhampton

01902 423567

 or

Café Metro

46 Church Street

Bilston

01902 498888