Petersfield Write Angle Poetry and Music

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WHY DOES COMIC/POET ROB BARRATT HATE SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS?

We're very excited to have Rob Barratt back with us at Write Angle for February 18th.

He's a comic poet, humourist, and singer/musician who combines clever word play, verse and song, with satire, parody and audience participation. Rob had been on and off the stage for years, while holding a teaching job but, thirteen years ago, took seriously to full-time writing and performing.

Last time at Write Angle, he was described as “One of the funniest performers yet. His audience was with him from the moment he began. Extremely clever, he presented a varied selection – non-stop“

He deals with such important topics as squid, second homes, Neanderthals, the weather in Aberdeen, data-driven education, distressed furniture, marmite, tuk-tuks and why he doesn't want to swim with dolphins - but watch out - beneath the comedy lurk serious issues.

He's appeared at folk, literature and art cabarets, music clubs, theatres, festivals, and venues all over the UK (and we mean All Over the UK), Ireland, California and Australia. He loves being on stage and is an improv comedy actor in a Cornwall-based group called Holcomb, Barratt and Richey.

Last year he opened for Arthur Smith at a comedy night in Truro and did The Two Robbies Show at the Edinburgh Fringe with Robert Garnham who has also been a guest at Write Angle. He performed at Warwick Folk Festival and in April 2020 is going back to Australia to perform at the National Folk Festival in Canberra and the Sydney Comedy Festival, plus other gigs on a month-long tour.

He's published three books of poems, prose and songs ('Men From Mars In Bumping Cars', 'Distressed' and Earwhacks). He's also made many CDs. Btw, if you want to know why Rob hates swimming with dolphins, you'll have to come along and find out for yourself!

Reviews;
'He's not only clever but very humorous.' (Mike Harding),
'His head is well and truly located in ‘Planet Barratt,’ clearly a place of wonderfully bizarre inspiration.” (Coventry Telegraph),
“Mind-bending poetry.” (Twickfolk, London),
“Absolutely outstanding.” (Bewdley Book Week),
“So clever, it’s daft.“ (Telltales, Falmouth, Cornwall),
“World Class Poetic Genius.” (Theatrefest, Barnstable)
Meantime, don't forget to bring your own poems, instruments and voices. Our Open Mic is there for you to share your talents - or if you prefer, just come and watch! You're all part of what helps make the evening a winner for all!

We'll have a raffle for two free meals, as usual, at an excellent local restaurant (TBA) and with a bit of luck, you just might be the winner!

So, don't forget. Pen the date in your diary now! Tuesday February 18th, starting 7.15 for 7.30 at Townhouse Pub/Bistro, 28 High Street, Petersfield. We look forward to seeing you!

Price: £6.00

Time: 7:30pm (7.15 for 730 - 10.30pm)