Verbalise

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Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts’ most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Join us either Live or Online, sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!

31 May – Guest poet Jonathan Humble

A retired deputy headteacher from Cumbria, Jonathan has published poetry in various magazines and anthologies. He’s also the editor of The Dirigible Balloon and has previously led workshops for Wordsworth Grasmere.

Jonathon Humble

28 June – Guest poet Kelly Davis

Freelance editor Kelly Davis has published poetry in Mslexia, Magma, and more. She co-authored Glory Days and coordinates the North Cumbria Stanza group.

Kelly Davis

26 July – Guest poet Francis Prendiville

Francis, from Merseyside, worked in education before writing the novel Mr Harris Makes It Up and co-authoring two drama books.

Francis Prendiville

About your host

Ann Grant is the co-founder and host of Verbalise. It’s important to her that the space is friendly, welcoming, accessible and has a sense of community. Ann has hosted live events in pubs, festivals and theatres across the UK. She has been the South Cumbria Poet Laureate, and she’s a workshop facilitator who enjoys collaborations and writing for wellbeing.

“You’re a cracking host!” Shaun Fallows, guest poet

Ann the poet

More about the event

Verbalise was formed in 2009 to create a platform for emerging performance poets in the Cumbria and Lancashire area. Writers from all disciplines are welcome to perform for 4 minutes or less on the open mic, including storytellers, songwriters, novelists and comedians.

At each event, we have a featured guest who is an established or emerging writer. We have a no hate speech policy, and the performers and audience respect each other with people new to reading their words being encouraged and welcomed.

Please email annthepoet@gmail.com to book your open mic spot of up to 4 mins, including introductions. Include your words so they can be screen-shared during your performance. Please state if you will be attending live or online. 

See all Comedy and Spoken Word events here

TICKET PRICES

GENERAL

  • Companion for Access or CEA Card Holder£8.50
  • In-person Attendee£8.50

ONLINE

  • Online Attendee£5.00

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