SPOKEN WORD EVENTS SUMMER 2022
The Stamford Poetry scene continues to thrive…here are a few of the events to look out for over the summer; further details on our website www.stamfordartscentre.com and check out Stamford Poetry on facebook.
18th May - Pint of Poetry Special with guest poet Alison Brackenbury, who will be reading from her latest book, Thorpeness. Gallery Bar 7.30pm - also open mic.
22nd June - Pint of Poetry special-come and enjoy the wonderful words of Sylvester, a much loved poetry regular from Melton Mowbray, who only started writing poetry in 2015 and to date has written some 230 poems! Gallery Bar 7.30pm - also open mic
20th July Becoming Marvellous with Cathy Carson - theatre show, 7.30pm This first full show from Irish poetry superstar is seriously not to be missed…sponsored by Pic n’ Mix. See website for further info.
27th July Pint of Poetry- 7.30pm Gallery Bar - our regular open mic.
31st August John Poet - Pint of Poetry/Stamford Diversity Festival, 7.30pm Gallery Bar. John Bernard is a Coventry based Poet, Rapper & Writer who uses his artistry to inspire, influence and invigorate his listeners with meaningful messages.
Also look out for our Stamford Poetry Stone days, usually 1st Saturday of every month! from 10.30am
Sat 27 Apr
Part of Stamford Verse Festival Crack out the bunting! It’s Luke Wright’s Silve...
Wed 24 Apr - Wed 28 Aug
The last Wednesday of every month in our Gallery Bar 7.30pm Stamford poets (and budding poets) perform live s...
Thurs 20 Jun
After a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is...
Fri 14 Jun
LYR are Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, singer-songwriter Richard Walters, and multi-instrumentalist/producer Pa...
Sat 27 Apr
Part of Stamford Verse Festvial Join professional poet Ash Dickinson (‘Impressi...