FORKED
This event on 24th May 2012 at 20:00 has past.
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Apples and Snakes presents
FORKED
Performance poetry to inspire, delight and provoke, within the most burlesque bar in Plymouth!
Poets to make you laugh out loud, gasp with pleasure and ponder life’s great philosophies we: welcome you to the most thrilling poetry ride of your life! Nestled safely in the cobbled streets of the Barbican, surrounded by velvet curtains and candle light, you will find the FORKED poets ready and waiting to entertain. Bringing you every possible style of performance poetry from across the UK, the line- up is always diverse and brilliant. On top of that Jazz Floozy and Poetess Mama Tokus will be there, whilst the B-Bar will serve up tasty fresh Thai food.
Featuring
Anna Freeman
Anna Freeman is an international slam champion, activist for ginger rights and has been described as 'one of the brightest lights of the poetry scene. Her work is funny, mostly, but with a spine of genuine pain and humiliation at the inarguable fact of her own existence.
Adam Kammerling
Since 2007 Adam has performed his lyrical rhythm and rhyme infused poetry in spaces as far flung as Cambodia and New York, Hastings and Exeter. Whether exploring serious ethical issues or illustrating the frustrations of working in a cake shop when you’re hungry, Adam has a naturally relaxed delivery that amply showcases his poet's eye for the important absurdities and minutiae of urban life.
James Bunting
James is a rising star on the performance poetry scene. The victor at the recent Stroud Slam, he has already won wide acclaim for his thought-provoking and evocative narrative poetry. With a powerful voice and charismatic delivery, James delivers heartfelt stories and poignant musings that captivate and enchant his audience.
Mothgirl
Mothgirl hails from the synaptic hinterlands where hyperearnest attempts at explications and latenight solipsistic mindwranglings collide. She flutters around microphones, trying to remember words, trying to remember syllables, trying to remember...
When: Thursday 24 May, 8pm
Where: The B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth PL1 2NJ
Tickets: £7 on the door / £5 in advance / £4 NUS
Booking: www.wegottickets.com
Info: 01752 242021 / www.b-bar.co.uk
Entry: £7 / £5 / £4
Time: 8:00pm
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