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.
9th March 2026: The Café Writers Competition Winners and judge Jessica Mookherjee
This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. An Eventbrite link to reserve ticket will appear on our Home Page around ten days before the date. The Competition Winners and judge Jessica Mookherjee will read poems. Jessica will also talk about the...
13th April 2026: Claudine Toutoungi and Livvy Hanks
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 minimum £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar It will be possible to sign up for an...
8th June 2026 – Zoom Open Mic Night
An evening dedicated to Open Mic celebrating Café Writers and our vibrant writing community. There will be poems from our committee members and Open Mic slots - we will start with one poem and then go round again if there is enough time. Bring links to your Pamphlets,...
13th July 2026 Jennifer Wong and Sue Burge
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 minimum £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar It will be possible to sign up for an...
Saturday 1st August 2026 In Person Open Mic
We are returning to the Plantation Gardens Norwich on 1st August 2026. 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...
Recent events
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...
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...
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...