Pete the Temp

Biography

'Poetry's answer to Mark Thomas' [Chortle] Mr The Temp (BA, MA, PhD, PDF) is a poet, a lover and a damn fine administrator. His act combines high octane spoken word with musical comedy and audience participation. 

Since 2008 Pete has shared a stage with Bill Bailey, Mark Thomas, Stewart Lee, Josie Long, John Hegley, Elvis McGonnagal and Howard Marx. He has performed at over 17 festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury, Shambala, Secret Garden Party, The Oxford Literary Festival and the Bristol Poetry Festival. 

Beyond performing he does slam poetry workshops in schools and youth centers. He is also involved with Cyc du Soliel (a cycle and solar powered sound system). The system is used to do green themed performance poetry workshops and stages at festivals. To see, hear and read more visit www.petethetemp.co.uk

Samples

All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.