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.
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 2024: 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 2024 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,...
Saturday 3rd August 2024 In Person Open Mic in Norwich
We are returning to the Plantation Gardens Norwich on 3rd August 2024. The event will start at 2pm until about 3.30pm. Sign up on the day for an Open Mic slot [one poem please] and tell us about your poetry news, events, publications. Please donate as you come in the...
9th September 2024 Rory Waterman and Pratibha Castle
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. Rory Waterman's fourth collection, Come Here to This Gate, is...
In Person Event on 14th October 2024: Matt Howard, Jenny Pagdin, Jane Wilkinson and Rachel Goodman
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...
Recent events
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...
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 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...