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.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Recent events

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...