Word Central

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Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word

Hosted by Tony Curry

 

Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries

 

A free event every month at
Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Ground Floor Performance Space

 

Next event:

Tuesday 24th September, 6.00pm - 7.45pm
(doors open 5.40pm)

 

with special guest Steve Mingle

 

 

September's special guest is Steve Mingle, a retired actuary turned football author whose output comprises seven books about Manchester City and a recently released poetry anthology, More Poems About Rucksacks and Phones. Amongst this collection’s visceral rants and absurdist humour can be found traces of gentle nostalgia, together with affectionate tributes to some of Steve’s heroes. However, any temptation to suggest that he’s going soft in his old age should be strongly resisted.

 

Book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 10th September via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk

 

N.B. Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer - it is essential that you stay within this timeframe

Performance slots are allocated on a 'first come first served' basis from the stated booking time

If they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list

 

You can catch up with our lockdown live streams and special guests' sets on Word Central's Facebook page

Word Central Facebook Group · X: @WordCentralMcr · Manc Libraries Blog · Library Live

 

Upcoming:

 

Tues 29 October with special guest Oliver James Lomax (book your open mic slot from noon on 15 Oct)
Tues 26 November with special guest Melanie Neads (book your open mic slot from noon on 12 Nov)

 

Previous special guests:

 

                                                                                             

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