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.

12th January 2026: Pádraig Ó Tuama and Reshma Ruia

This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets OR an Open Mic slot through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Home Page around ten days before the date. Pádraig Ó Tuama (b. 1975, Ireland) is a poet with interests in...

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9th February 2026: Ella Frears and Stuart Charlesworth

This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets OR an Open Mic slot through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Home Page around ten days before the date.  Ella Frears is a poet based in London. She has been shortlisted for...

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Recent events

November 10th 2025 Ashley Hickson-Lovence and Dillon Jaxx

This event will take place on Zoom. it will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets OR an Open Mic slot through the Eventbrite Link which will appear on our Home Page around ten days before the date. Ashley Hickson-Lovence is the author of The 392, Your Show, Wild...

8th December 2025: Harry Josephine Giles and Doryn Herbst

This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets OR an Open Mic slot through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Home Page around ten days before the date. Harry Josephine Giles is a writer and performer from Orkney, now living...

13th October 2025: A Celebration Open Mic Night

An evening dedicated to Open Mic celebrating Café Writers and our vibrant writing community at the Maddermarket Theatre in Norwich [Entrance in St John's Alley NR2 1DR]. There will be readings from the Committee and Open Mic slots - sign up at the door - length of...