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.
8th June 2026 – Café Writers 25th Anniversary Celebration with Tom Corbett
Featuring our Founder Tom Corbett who will read poems from his new collection, this event will celebrate 25 years of Café Writers. Martin Figura will introduce Tom, former Committee Members will be invited to read and the usual Open Mic slots will be up for grabs. No...
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...
14th September 2026 Rebecca Goss and Christine Thatcher
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. Rebecca Goss is a poet and mentor living in Suffolk. She is the author...
12th October 2026 Zoe Brooks and Anna Saunders
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 about ten days before the date. Anna Saunders is the author of Communion, (Wild Conversations...
November 23rd 2026 George Szirtes and Elspeth Latimer
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 pm 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...
December 14th 2026 Mark and Gill Connors
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 days before the date.
11th January 2027 Zoom Open Mic Night
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 about a week before the event and this month we will be celebrating you - our Café Writer's Community -...
8th February 2027 Pádraig Ó Tuama and Michelle Penn
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 a week before the date. Pádraig Ó Tuama (b. 1975, Ireland) is a poet with interests in language,...
8th March 2027: The Café Writer’s Competition Winners and Judge Jane Commane
This event will take place on Zoom. It will begin at 7.30pm. Please book tickets through the Eventbrite link which will appear on our Home Page about a week before the date. Results of the cOmpetition will be shown on our Competition page and Social Media. The...
Recent events
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...
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...
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...