Programme
We present a wide range of writers performing a variety of styles – poetry, drama, prose – in an atmosphere that is very friendly. We invite both new work and professional polish. There are open mic opportunities at every meeting.
In Person Event on 12th February 2024: Elisabeth Sennitt Clough and Peter Wallis
This event will be held at the Maddermarket in Norwich [Entrance - St John's Alley NR2 1DR]. Doors will be open at 7pm for a 7.30 start. We are suggesting a donation of £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar. It will be possible to sign up for an Open Mic...
11th March 2024: The Cafe Writers Competition Winners
This event will begin at 7.30pm and take place through Zoom. The Competition Winners will read poems and judge Martin Figura will talk about the process of choosing the winners. Please book tickets through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Home Page around...
8th April 2024 Isobel Dixon and Laura McKee
This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets and an open mic slot through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Home Page around ten days before the date. Isobel Dixon grew up in South Africa, where her debut, Weather Eye,...
In Person Event on 10th June: Jessica Mookherjee and Martin Figura
This event will be held at the Maddermarket in Norwich [Entrance St John's Alley, NR2 1DR]. Doors will be open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. We are suggesting a donation of £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar. It will be possible to sign up for an Open Mic...
8th July 2023 Victoria Kennefick and Sue Burge
This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets and an Open Mic slot through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our front page about ten days before the date. Victoria Kennefick's second collection Egg/Shell (Carcanet Press,...
Recent events
11th December 2023 Liz Berry and Kostya Tsolakis
This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets and an open mic slot through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Hoe Page around ten days before the date. Liz Berry is an award-winning poet and author of the critically...
13th November 2023 Paul Stephenson and Jill Abram
This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets and an open mic slot through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Home Page around ten days before the date. Paul Stephenson studied modern languages and linguistics. He has...
In Person Event on 9th October: Helen Ivory and Joanna Guthrie
This event will be held at the Maddermarket in Norwich [Entrance St John's Alley, NR2 1DR]. Doors will be open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. We are suggesting a donation of £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar. It will be possible to sign up for an Open Mic...