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An Clachan, Off La Belle Place, Glasgow
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11 Jul Noon Cracking On: Picnic Poetry A picnic and some poetry, taking in the positive sides of ageing with verse from AC Clarke, Margaret Christie, Joy Howard, Eleanor Livingstone…
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
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9 Jul 7pm Love Club A celebration of Good Housekeeping Day. Infamous New York performance artist Markus Makavellian (OK, he's just too outrageous to be real, it's…
26 Jun–29 Jun Tue–Fri 8pm Whatever Gets You Through the Night Live show that is just the tip of a multimedia iceberg involving an album, a collection of writing and a film. Created as a Vital Spark…
Argyll Hotel, 973 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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5 Apr–27 Sep Thu 7.30pm Taigh Ceilidh Ghlaschu An informal Gaelic night of songs, stories, music, comedy, poetry and craic. Please note: 'The 'Taigh Ceilidh' seeks to offer a traditional Scottish…
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London SW11
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7 Jun–9 Jun Jun 7–9, 7pm Anna Beecher: Scratch Work in progress on a piece about the myths and mysteries of death, which makes use of visual theatre and poetry.
14 Jun–16 Jun Jun 14–16, 7pm Hollie Mcnish: Scratch Poet Hollie Mcnish present a contemporary performance exploring parenthood, which is part of the Scratch Online project.
Be Enchanted, 24 Wellington Square, Ayr
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2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm Budding Burns Stars The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+.
Beverley Leisure Complex, Beverley Leisure Centre Flemingate, Beverley
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16 Jun Jun 16, 12noon Ian McMillan And Luke Carver Goss Folk and poetry from the accordionist and Barnsley-born poet.
The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road, London E11
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20 Jun Jun 20, 8.30pm Rory Ellis & Attila The Stockbroker, Steve White Contemporary folk and poetry by the duo of the Australian singer-songwriter and performance poet.
Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
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19 Jun 6.30pm Tom Pow: In Another World Launch of Tom Pow's new book exploring the impact of population change, In Another World – Among Europe's Dying Villages.
The Book Club, 100-106 Leonard Street, London EC2A
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30 May May 30, 7pm–12midnight Inc Issue 5 Launch Party Performances of spoken word, comedy and music and live illustration.
Books and Beans, Belmont Street, Aberdeen
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31 May 6.30pm The Mirror and the Inkwell Launch of a chapbook brimming with work by members of the Spring Tides Poetry Group.
31 May 6.30pm
28 Jun 6.30pm
26 Jul 6.30pm 		Poetry at Books and Beans Monthly poetry gathering which features the occasional book launch, open floor session and special guest.
Brodick Town Hall, Isle of Arran
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31 Aug 8pm Arran and Beyond Words from the redoubtable Jackie Kay and local poets, and music from local musicians, plus the McLellan Poetry Competition Awards. Part of McLellan…
Burns Cottage, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway
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30 May 6pm Robert Burns: Not in My Name Linked by a video narrative the radical subversive poetry of Robert Burns, the dangerous stuff he couldn't put his name to during his lifetime, is…
The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate, Edinburgh
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2 Jun 8pm Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
The CatStrand, High Street, New Galloway, Castle Douglas
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20 Jun 7pm Catstrand Open Stage Poets, singers, songwriters and anyone else who has a party turn up their sleeves are welcome to this open stage night. Price includes a glass of…
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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31 May 6.30pm Book Launch: Colin Poole and Tawona Sithole Two Glasgow-based poets launch their new collections, Verse Versus the Bourgoisie and In Living Spirit, with a night of spoken word and music.
9 Jun 7.30pm Féile na Gaeilge Glaschú: Oíche na Scriobhneoirí – Writers Night Writers from the writers’ group Ciorcal Scríbhneoireachta Gaoth Dobhair, from the Donegal Gaeltacht, visit Scotland together for the first time and…
30 May 7.30pm Glasgow Poetry Book Group This time the group discusses two poetry pamphlets: Maitreyahandhu's The Bond and Christy Ducker's Armour. An informal discussion where all are…
9 Jun 7.30pm Seeds of Thought Diverse live performance and spoken word night, including everything from traditional African 'mbira' music to comedy, dramatic sketches and visual…
Cellar 35, 35 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
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28 Jul 8.30pm Demented Eloquence Slam Performance poets tackle the English language as they compete to see who the audience will allow to go through from round to round.
Centre 81, 2–16 Braes Avenue, Clydebank
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22 Jun 4pm A Story to Tell Join Tawona Sithole and the Isaro Social Integration Network for urban poetry, music and storytelling drawing on experiences of refugees settling in…
City Café, 19 Blair Street, Edinburgh
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20 Jun 8pm The Dead Poets Slam Local performance poets morph into their literary heroes as they honour and remix classic poetry for a slam audience. The competition's open to…
City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury
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28 Oct Oct 28, 5pm Pam Ayres The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands…
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester
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26 Sep Sep 26, 7.30pm, doors 7pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
Contact, Oxford Road, Manchester
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25 Jun Jun 25, 8pm Rhythm And Words A fusion of spoken Word, hip hop and poetry.
Corrie and Sannox Village Hall, Corrie, Isle of Arran
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1 Sep 10am Poetry Workshop Poetry workshop with the award-winning Jackie Kay. Part of McLellan Arts Festival.
Council Chambers, Ayr Town Hall, New Bridge Street, Ayr
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30 May 7.30pm As Others See Us Quernstance present an exploration of Scotland during Burns' time through music and songs of the 18th century and readings from letters and…
1 Jun 10am Hipshot Big Burns Comp Youngsters compete in a 'battle of the Bards', showing there's a wealth of junior love for Burns out there too. Part of Burns an' a' That.
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
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3 Jun Noon Poetry Picnic Part of Burns an' a' That. Bring along a rug and enjoy a BBQ as you're entertained by an afternoon of poetry and performance.
Dalswinton Village Hall, Dalswinton
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2 Jun 12.30pm Open Mike Cafe Bring an instrument, sing a song or recite a poem at this open mic afternoon.
The Dancehouse, 10 Oxford Road, Manchester
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20 Oct–21 Oct Oct 20 & 21, 8pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham
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9 Jun Jun 9, 5pm Shake The Dust
Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton
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31 May 7.30pm The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Th’ Exciseman Gerard Carruthers, Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, leads an evening celebrating Robert Burns, with performances of poems and…
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness
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15 Jun Times vary Inverness Local Mod Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions.
Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford
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2 Jun Jun 2, 7.30pm Jubilation: Electric Theatre
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter
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28 Jun Jun 28, 7.30pm Caroline Carver And Alyson Hallett The poets recite some of their works, plus open mic sessions for budding writers.
31 May May 31, 7.30pm Carrie Etter: Uncut Poets The poet recites some of her work, plus an open mic session for budding wordsmiths.
First Out, 52 St Giles High Street, London WC2H
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30 May May 30, 7.30pm
27 Jun Jun 27, 7.30pm
25 Jul Jul 25, 7.30pm 		Incite
Fruit, 62-63 Humber Street, Hull
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3 Nov Nov 3, 7.30pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
The Grassic Gibbon Centre, Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk
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3 Aug–5 Aug Times vary Mearns Connections Festival A civilised celebration of Grassic Gibbon, Eardley and Burns, with a performances, concerts and dinners with entertainment.
The Harlequin Theatre And Cinema, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill
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21 Oct Oct 21, 5pm Pam Ayres The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands…
Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose
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16 Jun 11am The Davidson Chalmers Write On! Writing Competition Awards Over-9s only
The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards.
14 Jun 7.45pm Katriona MacEwan: This is the Morning of my Life Katriona MacEwan tells the story of her mother's eventful life as an evacuee, using poetry and sound.
14 Jun 6.15pm Liz Lochhead: A Choosing (Selected Poems) The Makar performs a choice selection of poems from her illustrious body of work.
16 Jun 6.15pm Tom Pow Launch of the poet's lyrical account of small European communities on the verge of extinction, told in a narrative woven from poems, stories and…
Henderson's @ St John's, St John's Terrace, 3 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
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30 Jun 7.45pm Shore Poets Regular local poetry meet, with readings of new verse and live music.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, 94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
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7 Jun 10am Poetry & Coffee Monthly morning poetry readings.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow
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7 Jun 2pm Explore Nature Through Poetry David Betteridge leads an exploration of nature in all its vigour and variety, and how it has been recorded in verse. Part of the West End Festival.
The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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28 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Choosing Myths and Fairytales Scots Makar, poet and playwright Liz Lochhead discusses her work and its connections with myth and fairytales from Scottish and European traditions…
27 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Fresh Voices Jen Hadfield, the English poet and artist, who found inspiration and a new voice when she moved to Shetland five years ago, Scottish teen fiction…
13 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: The Four Nations of the United Kingdom A distinguished panel of creative writers meets to explore the voices of the four nations of the United Kingdom. Irish playwright Frank McGuinness…
The Jazz Bar, 1 Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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10 Jun 8pm No Rhyme, No Reason Poetry night with a showcase of themed poems and a competitive slam.
The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge
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J2
24 Sep–25 Sep Sep 24 & 25, 8pm, doors 7pm 		Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
Kilworth House Theatre, Lutterworth Road, Lutterworth
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1 Aug Aug 1, 8pm Pam Ayres The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands…
King Street Hall, Kirkwall East Church King Street, Kirkwall
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25 Jun 11am Alice Oswald Reading by Festival poet Alice Oswald, winner of the 2009 Hawthornden Prize. Part of St Magnus Festival.
Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1
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Hall One
11 Jun Jun 11, 7pm 		Poetry And Sport: Talk Edwin Moses, Laura Badea, Tanni Grey Thompson and Chris Holmes discuss their sporting achievements and read poetry about great human endeavours.
Lamlash Community Theatre, Arran High School, Isle of Arran
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4 Sep–5 Sep Tue & Wed 8pm Jeddart Justice & Sweet Largie Bay Jeddart Justice is a one-act comedy by Robert McLellan, set in the 16th century; his poem Sweet Largie Bay won a major poetry award in 1956. Part of…
Lamplight Arts Centre, Front Street, Stanley
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25 Jun Jun 25, 7.30pm
17 Sep Sep 17, 7.30pm
15 Oct Oct 15, 7.30pm
26 Nov Nov 26, 7.30pm 		Writers' Open Mic Night & Poetry Slam An opportunity to present your poetry, prose or music, in an intimate and friendly setting.
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
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15 Nov Nov 15, 7.30pm Pam Ayres The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands…
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, Campus Way, Lincoln
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6 Oct Oct 6, 8pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
The Lot, 4–6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
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24 Jun 7.45pm Shore Poets This time, George Gunn reads with Christine De Luca and William Donald Stewart. With music from Just Voices. Regular local poetry meet, with…
Loudoun Hall, 1 Boat Vennal, Ayr
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2 Jun Noon Robert Burns Live Christopher Tait, leading Burns performer, gives his take on some of the poets best known works, including To A Mouse and Tam O'Shanter. Part of…
31 May 3pm The Scots Language: In Word and Song An informal, entertaining tour of the history of the Scottish language with two experts in the field, John Morran (vocals, guitar, cittern) and Fred…
mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
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1 Nov Nov 1, 7.30pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
Masonic Hall, High Street, Linlithgow
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2 Nov–4 Nov Times vary Linlithgow Book Festival Small, volunteer-run literary festival that manages to pull in an impressive roster of guests - 2011 featured Christopher Brookmyre, Janice…
Melrose Parish Church, Weirhill, St Mary's Road, Melrose
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16 Jun 2pm You Can Write! Join poet Julian Colton and learners from Community Learning and Development in writing poetry and challenging your perceptions of the writing…
Mercat Hotel, The Square, Cumnock
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14 Jun 8pm Poets and Pints Relax with a drink and enjoy local poets. Part of Cumnock Music Festival.
National Trust: Wordsworth House, Main Street, Cockermouth
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23 Jul–30 Jul Jul 23, 30, 11.30am–1.30pm, last adm 4pm
6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 11.30am–1.30pm, last adm 4pm
3 Sep Sep 3, 11.30am–1.30pm, last adm 4pm
4 Jun Jun 4, 11.30am–1.30pm 		Budding Gardeners Explore Wordsworth's childhood garden, chat to the staff about fruit and vegetables, enjoy some poetry and relax.
National Wool Museum, Llandysul
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20 Jun Jun 20, 10am–1pm Writing Surgeries Receive feedback on your poetry or prose in a one-to-one session with poet Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch.
New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich
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9 Jun Jun 9, 4pm The Oh Fuck Moment Poet Hannah Jane Walker and theatre-maker Chris Thorpe examine the moment of dawning horror as you realise the implications of a bad mistake.
Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter
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1 Oct Oct 1, 8pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
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6 Nov Nov 6, 8pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
Norwich Playhouse, 42-58 St George's Street, Norwich
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21 Sep–22 Sep Sep 21 & 22, 8pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham
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Playroom
23 Jun Jun 23, 8pm 		Kalagora Spanning Manhattan, Mumbai and London's East End, Siddartha Bose explores the shock value found in the new globalisation.
Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford
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12 Jun Jun 12, 7.45pm–11pm Hammer And Tongue Open Poetry Slam Poetry and spoken word performances and an open-mic.
The Old Passage, Passage Road, Gloucester
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6 May–30 Dec From May 4, Tue–Sun 11am–late, ongoing Earth, Water, Wind, Sky Paintings, prints, photography, sculpture and poetry inspired by the River Severn and the path it takes through the Gloucestershire countryside.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, Edinburgh
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24 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Edinburgh Independent & Radical Book Fair The Independent and Radical Book Fair hosts another plethora (over 70 publishers were present at the last festival) of left-field stalls, as well as…
The Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford
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6 Jul–8 Jul Jul 6, 7.30pm, Jul 7, 4pm, Jul 8, 6.30pm The Aeneid: A Journey: Magdalen College School Theatre Academy
The Pear Tree House, 34 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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20 May–24 Jun Sun 8pm Pressure Valve Weekly open mic session for poetry, music and spoken word.
Peedie Kirk Hall, Palace Road, Kirkwall
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25 Jun 5.30pm Ron Ferguson Refreshments are provided. Ron Ferguson talks about his recent biography, George Mackay Brown: The Wound and the Gift, exploring Mackay Brown's…
Prestoungrange Gothenburg, 227–229 High Street, Prestonpans
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3 Jun 1pm Poets and Pans: A Tapestry of Poets Collaborative poetry performance event bringing together the skills of three different writers' groups. An array of local poets are presided over by…
Quarterhouse, 9 Tontine Street, Folkestone
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3 Oct Oct 3, 8pm Tim Key: Masterslut Unconventional stand-up and poetry. Not suitable for under 14s.
Riverhouse, Riverhouse Barn Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames
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16 Jun Jun 16, 8pm The Ian Engelmann Singers The choir performs a variety of songs and poetry.
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch's Lane, Alloway, Ayr
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2 Jun 8pm Third Degree Burns: Homegrown Youthful singer/songwriter Little Fire presents an evening of songs and poetry from Scottish artists and musicians. Part of Burns an' a' That.
Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1
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29 May–3 Jun May 29–31 & Jun 1, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Jun 2 & 3, 5pm & 7pm The Oh Fuck Moment Poet Hannah Jane Walker and theatre-maker Chris Thorpe examine the moment of dawning horror as you realise the implications of a bad mistake.
Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh
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John Hope Gateway Centre
15 May–22 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm 		Locating the Nest Words (by poet Tom Pow), images (by printmaker Hugh Bryden) and sculptures (by craft-artist Lizzie Farey) exploring the idea of the nest.
Royal British Legion, Tolbooth Street, Forres
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16 Jun 8pm Magical Moray Forres writing group forWORDS present a sparkling evening of poetry, music, sketches and, after the event, dancing.
Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Square, Manchester
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8 Jun–23 Jun From Jun 8, Jun 15, 22, 7.30pm, extra eve perf Jun 16 & 23, 8pm, mats Tue–Sat 11am & 1.30pm, extra mats Jun 9, 4pm, no perf Jun 16 & 23, 11am, Jun 15, 22, 1.30pm, ends Jun 23 A Thousand Slimy Things Tangere Arts presents Sally Siner's adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. Directed by Lewis Gibson.
Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby
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3 Jun Jun 3, 7.30pm, booking essential Diamond Jubilee Poetry Night
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton's Close, Canongate, Edinburgh
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9 Jun 1.30pm In Your Own Time Poets from Newcastle's Northern Poetry workshop, including Dundee's own WN Herbert, read from their new anthology. There's a free glass of wine on…
6 Jun 6.30pm Laughing at the Clock: Aonghas MacNeacail Reading to celebrate Aonghas MacNeacail's 70th birthday and the launch of his new poetry collection.
5 Jun 6pm
10 Jul 6pm
11 Sep 6pm
9 Oct 6pm
13 Nov 6pm 		The School of Poets Monthly workshop-type poetry session aiming to encourage and develop writing skills. Beginners and more experienced writers are equally welcome. You…
23 Jun 2pm Simon Jackson/Torpedo Buoy, Poetry Book and Album Launch Multi-talented Simon Jackson, aka Torpedo Buoy, launches his poetry book Fragile Cargo and his new album Tomorrow when I awake as god. Live music…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, Edinburgh
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13 Jun 7pm Café Voices Storyteller Lilian Ross hosts an evening of stories of the nice and the nasty, entitled 'Thorns and Roses'. A relaxed session of oral storytelling…
29 Jun 7.30pm Guid Crack Club Host Noel Cochrane and his daughter Marie Louise Cochrane lead a night of tales for journeying. Regular storytelling club involving song and music…
28 Jun 6pm The Warrior Poets: A Multinational Perspective on World War Two An event co-hosted by the Centre for the Study of the Two World Wars and the Scottish Poetry Library, exploring the poetry of World War Two with…
Scottish Writers' Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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14 Jun 7pm Scottish Writers' Centre presents In Process: Liz Lochhead on Playwriting The Makar discusses the process of playwriting.
Smugglers Inn Hotel, High Street East, Anstruther
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28 Jun 5.30pm Andrew Greig & Tom Pow: The Coast and the Villages Novelist and poet Andrew Greig is in conversation with author Tom Pow. Part of East Neuk Festival.
St Monans, Anstruther
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7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary St Monans Community Arts Festival Community-led festival exploring the arts with relation to the cultural background of the village St Monans. Children and families are welcome to…
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Milton Keynes
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Jim Marshall Auditorium
23 Oct Oct 23, 8pm 		Pam Ayres The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands…
The Stables Gallery, Orleans House Riverside, Twickenham
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14 Jun–30 Sep From Jun 14, Tue–Sat 1pm–5.30pm, Sun 2pm–5.30pm, ends Sep 30 2012 Dreams Works in various media exploring the themes of courage, determination, equality and inspiration embodied in the Paralympic Games, by children from…
Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard
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1 Jun Jun 1, 7.30pm Carol Ann Duffy With Ann Gray & John Sampson
3 Jun Jun 3, 8pm Jackie Kay & Fiona Benson
3 Jun Jun 3, 3.30pm Ronald Tamplin On Charles Causley
Studio
3 Jun Jun 3, 6pm 		Triple Bill Poetry: Ronald Tamplin, Nick Stimson & Damian Furniss
Stromness Parish Church, Victoria Street, Stromness
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23 Jun 11am Alice Oswald Reading by Festival poet Alice Oswald, winner of the 2009 Hawthornden Prize. Part of St Magnus Festival.
Tam O'Shanter Inn, 230 High Street, Ayr
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1 Jun 8pm Night of Burns Songs and poems celebrating Burns, with a special rendition of Tam O'Shanter at the very pub to inspire the poem. Part of Burns an' a' That.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, Glasgow
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1 Jun 8pm The Magic Carpet Cabaret A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.
8 Jun 8pm Reading Allowed A monthly evening of storytelling and poetry reading.
26 Jun 8pm Reading the Leaves Join guest writers for an evening of poetry and creative writing.
26 Jun 8pm Reading the Leaves Poetry and storytelling evening.
The Stromness Hotel, The Pierhead Stromness, Orkney
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24 Jun 4.30pm Poems with tunes, tea and cake Participants from the Orkney Writers' Course read some of their poems. Includes tea, cake and a little live music. Part of St Magnus Festival.
The Third Door, 45–47 Lothian Street, Edinburgh
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26 Jun 8pm
24 Jul 8pm 		Inky Fingers Open Mic A fresh platform for people who love words. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire.
Tower Mill, Heart of Hawick, Kirkstile, Hawick
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16 Nov 7.30pm Meet the Makar: Liz Lochhead Our national poet, purveyor of the Gothic tradition paired with dry Scots wit, reads from some of her work and answers audience questions.
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow
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16 Jun 8pm Lost in Digression An eclectic night for those who have lost their way amid the twists and turns of music, comedy, poetry and storytelling.
23 Jun 9pm Seeds of Thought Part of Refugee Week. Diverse live performance and spoken word night, including everything from traditional African 'mbira' music to comedy…
2 Jun 8.30pm
4 Jul 8.30pm 		Word Play Open mic night with acoustic music, poetry and prose, hosted by The Word Factory.
6 Jun 8pm Word Play The Word Factory becomes the Word Farm to raise money for Oxfam farms in Africa, with a barn sale, country fayre and farm shop as well as a nod to…
The Troubadour, 263-267 Old Brompton Road, London SW5
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1 Jul Jul 1, 12noon–3.30pm Poetry Workshop: Late Collection Poet Anne-Marie Fyfe leads a themed writing class.
3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon–3.30pm Poetry Workshop: The Overcoat
Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast
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18 Jul Jul 18, 1pm Poetry Picnic
University of Glasgow, St Andrews Building, 11 Eldon Street, Glasgow
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13 Jun 7pm A Literary Parade Writers Pat Byrne, Jim Carson, Josianne Azzopardi Mamo and Mo Blake, all participants in Glasgow Uni's prestigious MLitt programme, perform poetry…
Various Venues, Arran
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31 Aug–10 Sep Times vary McLellan Arts Festival Inspired by Scottish playwright Robert McLellan, this festival celebrates up and coming Scottish writing talent across all genres. As well as…
Various Venues, Ayrshire
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30 May–3 Jun Times vary Burns an' a' That! Festival One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more…
Various venues, East Neuk
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27 Jun–1 Jul Times vary East Neuk Festival An appreciation of classical music, excellence in writing and visual art, held in the scenic East Neuk of Fife. Visitors can expect to find…
Various venues, Glasgow
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28 Sep–7 Oct Times vary Glasgow Poetry Week A celebration of the spoken and written word, with events dotted around Glasgow's poetical corners. Launches and happenings will cover most tastes…
North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire
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1 Oct–31 Oct Times vary Words: North Lanarkshire Festival of Books and Writing North Lanarkshire's literary festival promises a mixture of well-known and up-and-coming authors (past years have seen the likes of James Kelman…

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