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.
14th April 2025: Cat Woodward, Leah Larwood and Daryl Fraser
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...
16th June 2025: Katrina Naomi and Naoise Gale
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 minimum £3 for those who attend. The venue includes a bar It will be possible to sign up for an Open...
14th July 2025: Tom Sastry and Olivia Tuck
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. Tom Sastry is political, ironic, emotional, morbid and funny in all...
Saturday 16th August In Person Open Mic
We are returning to the Plantation Gardens Norwich on 16th August 2025. 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...
8th September 2025: Amanda Dalton and Kathy Pimlott
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. Amanda Dalton is a poet, playwright and essayist. Her poetry...
Recent events
10th March 2025: The Cafè Writer’s Competition Winners and judge John McCullough
This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. An Eventbrite link to reserve a ticket will appear on our Home Page around 10 days before the event. The Competition Winners and judge John McCullough will read poems. John will also talk about the process...
10th February 2025: Pascale Petit and Simon Maddrell
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. Pascale Petit was born in Paris and lives in Cornwall, she is of...
9th December 2024 Carrie Etter and Craig Martin Getz
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. Carrie Etter has published five collections of poetry, most...