Jess Fielding, Lewis Brown, Boliuma Olusayero, Aaron Wright set to headline at The Stanza

The Stanza will host its last event of the year at North Shields & District Men’s Catholic Club, Cecil Street, North Shields NE29 0DQ on Wednesday 29th November 2023. Entry to the event is free as part of The Stanza’s commitment to ensure accessibility of arts and culture events to inhabitants of North-East England. Doors… Continue reading Jess Fielding, Lewis Brown, Boliuma Olusayero, Aaron Wright set to headline at The Stanza

Georgia Bartlett-McNeil to headline Born Lippy’s Black History Month Special

Your Monthly celebration of all things wordy returns! Spoken word/Comedy/Live Hip-hop & More! This month will be a Black History Month Special! Featuring… Georgia Bartlett-McNeil Poet and spoken word artiste living in Edinburgh. Her style ranges from hilarious to hard-hitting, and she enjoys writing most about the small moments of every day, and the dramatic… Continue reading Georgia Bartlett-McNeil to headline Born Lippy’s Black History Month Special

Lion & Lilac Presents a Black History Month Special at North Shields & District Men’s Catholic Club

Lion & Lilac presents a Black History Month Special showcasing leading black voices in North-East, England. Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Omotayo Sangofadeji, Papi Jeovani, Mwelwa Chilekwa, Fred Chyke, and Georgia May will perform and captivate the audience. The audience can enjoy live music, spoken word performance, storytelling, and play. The event will be held at North… Continue reading Lion & Lilac Presents a Black History Month Special at North Shields & District Men’s Catholic Club

New Performance Night set to debut at The Central Bar, Gateshead

The inaugural “Everything Goes Shows” by Kaleidoscope ‘n’ Mic will take place at The Central Bar in Gateshead on October 18th. There will be a variety of performance on the night, where spoken word, improv, and musicians are all welcomed onto the stage. The aim is to promote original work and provide a platform for… Continue reading New Performance Night set to debut at The Central Bar, Gateshead

Writers’ Shack in association with Waddington Street Centre and Talking Pen proudly presents POETRY JAM Featuring Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Sam Szanto and Chris Hodgson

Three fantastic guests plus quick-fire open floor readings of wide-ranging poetry in the cosy Waddy café lounge—ideal for road-testing new work in front of a warm and appreciative audience. Beginners and slam champions have graced this space. Bring your words and join in. Or sit back and soak up the lyrical atmosphere. Either way, get… Continue reading Writers’ Shack in association with Waddington Street Centre and Talking Pen proudly presents POETRY JAM Featuring Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Sam Szanto and Chris Hodgson

Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Gary the Hat, Jimmy Ryan, Chris Cook set to headline at The Stanza

Following the successful hosting of the Special Summer Showcase, which featured leading poets in the North-East, including Amife Sabatina, David Roe, Megan Robson, Steve Lancaster, amongst others. The Stanza will host another riveting evening of poetry, spoken word, comedy, and live music on the Open Mic. An outstanding line-up of poets in the North-East literary… Continue reading Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Gary the Hat, Jimmy Ryan, Chris Cook set to headline at The Stanza

Multiple Award-Winning Poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi – The Lion of Newcastle announces North-East Spoken Word Tour for Autumn 2023

Multiple Award-winning poet and storyteller Tolu A. Akinyemi, aka The Lion of Newcastle, will be touring selected venues across the North East this Autumn. Come along and see him perform pieces from several of his award-winning books, including A Booktiful Love and Inferno of Silence.  ~Monday 4th September: The Cooking Pot Whitley Bay. 7pm. ~Thursday… Continue reading Multiple Award-Winning Poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi – The Lion of Newcastle announces North-East Spoken Word Tour for Autumn 2023

Book Review: “Black Girl, Call Home” by Jasmine Mans

In her luminous poetry collection, “Black Girl, Call Home,” Jasmine Mans crafts a mesmerizing ode to black women and black queer women, illuminating the multifaceted journey of black womanhood, as she artfully navigates the complexities of identity, love, family, and societal expectations. From the very first page, Mans captures her readers’ hearts with her raw… Continue reading Book Review: “Black Girl, Call Home” by Jasmine Mans

Writers’ Shack in association with Waddington Street Centre and Talking Pen proudly presents POETRY JAM Featuring Ann Porro, Lewis Brown and Mayira Thomas.

Three fantastic guests plus quick-fire open floor readings of wide-ranging poetry in the cosy Waddy café lounge—ideal for road-testing new work in front of a warm and appreciative audience. Beginners and slam champions have graced this space. Bring your words and join in. Or sit back and soak up the lyrical atmosphere. Either way, get… Continue reading Writers’ Shack in association with Waddington Street Centre and Talking Pen proudly presents POETRY JAM Featuring Ann Porro, Lewis Brown and Mayira Thomas.

Amife Sabatina, David Roe, Megan Robson, Steve Lancaster set to headline at The Stanza Special Summer Showcase

The Stanza is set to host a Special Summer Showcase headlined by leading poets in the Northeast and beyond. The evening promises to be a showcase of wonderful words and magical music on Sunday 6th August, Time: 3-6pm. Entry to the event is free which will hold at North Shields & District Men’s Catholic Club,… Continue reading Amife Sabatina, David Roe, Megan Robson, Steve Lancaster set to headline at The Stanza Special Summer Showcase