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 30th September, 6.00pm - 7.45pm
(doors open 5.40pm)
with special guest Lisa Moore
Our special guest Lisa Moore is a Salford-born spoken word artist, actor, writer, and scriptwriter whose work blends sharp humour with bold feminist themes. Her debut poetry collection, And She Dances (Big White Shed, 2023),has been praised by leading voices including Henry Normal, Kate Fox, and Ellen Taylor. She is now preparing to publish her second collection, Pickled Women, and will feature her full Pickled Women show at Morecambe Poetry Festival 2025.
Book your open mic slot from noon on Tuesday 16th 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
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Coming up ...
Tues 28th October with special guest Zena Barrie (book your open mic slot from noon on Tues 14th October)
Tues 25th November with special guest Kieren King (book your open mic slot from noon on Tues 11th November)
[N.B. No events in August & December]
Previous special guests:
