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 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...
11th November 2024 Tara Bergin and Sarah Doyle
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. Tara Bergin is an Irish poet, born in Dublin. She has published three...
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...
13th January 2025 Mega Open Mic Night
Please join us on Zoom. The whole evening will be given over to you and your poems so SIGN UP FOR AN OPEN MIC SLOT! using the Eventbrite link which will appear around 10 days before the event on or Home Page. We will give a time allocation for each reader nearer the...
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...
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...
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...
Recent events
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...
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...
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,...