Word Central

open mic poetry and spoken word hosted by Tony Curry

Live Stream
Thursday 25th June, 8.00pm [doors 7.45pm]
With special guest Henry Normal

Henry Normal is a writer, poet, TV and film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Manchester Literature Festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival. In June 2017 he was honoured with a special BAFTA for services to television. His latest collection, The Escape Plan, was published by Flapjack Press in March.

You can book your open mic slot from noon on Thurs 18th June via email

NB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum
Performance slots are allocated on a 'first come first served' basis from the stated booking day -
if the open mic slots are already filled you will be offered a space on the reserve list

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In association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries

Forthcoming 2020 dates:
Thurs 25th June live stream with special guest Henry Normal
Thurs 9th July live stream with special guest Michael Wilson
Thurs 6th August special guest tba
Thurs 3rd September with special guest Emma Decent

Previous events and guest poets:
                                              

Live Streaming during COVID-19 on World Central's Facebook Page. We will hopefully be back in Manchester Central Library for 2021

Next event: Wed 7th October, 8.00pm
You can book your open mic slot from noon on Thurs 1st October via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk

NB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum
Performance slots are allocated on a 'first come first served' basis from the stated booking day
If they are already filled you will be offered a space on the reserve list

Future events:
Wed 4th November [book from noon on 29th Oct]
Thurs 3rd December [book from noon on 26th Nov]

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