Poem Brut : Phase 3, 2021
An extraordinary third phase of happenings for Poem Brut. Seven events across the UK - London, Kingston, Bristol, Bath et al - with over 70 new performances. Add into this two group exhibitions, a set of new commissions online, new publications including the remarkable Seen as Read anthology from Kingston University press, a series of sharing days, an online forum and workshops, including an especially resonant series with the charity Second Step in Bristol. And our 3am magazine series passing 100 publications too! Please see below for comprehensive documentation of our events across 2021.
Nov 9th 2021 : Poem Brut at Town House Kingston University
With book launches from Chris Kerr, Patrick Cosgrove, Martin Wakefield and new performance readings from Saradha Soobrayen, Kayleigh Cassidy, Bob Bright, Jacqueline Ennis Cole, Michael Sutton, Vicki Kaye. In collaboration with Hestgerlock Press and Writers Kingston. More at https://www.writerskingston.com/writingcultures/
Seen as Read Anthology Launch
October 19th 2021
The launch of a brand new POEM BRUT anthology, published by Kingston University Press, in the beautiful environs of the Town House building’s Courtyard venue. Readings and performances from ten poets working in the innovative live literature tradition celebrated the release of Seen as Read : an anthology of visual poetry. Find out more about the book here https://www.poembrut.com/seenasreadanthology More from the event https://www.writerskingston.com/#/seenasread/
October 15th 2021 : at Eachwhat, Bristol
With readings and performances from Paul Hawkins, James Knight, Vicki Kaye, Susie Campbell, Simon Tyrrell, Peter Jaeger, Dominic Jaeckle, Angie Butler, Aaron Kent, Sarer Scotthorne, Charles Putschkin, Martin Wakefield, SJ Fowler An extraordinary group of poets, writers and artists, many based in the Bristol area region, presented an evening of new experimental literary performance works, made for the night.
Aug 14th 2021 : at Open Ealing
with Chris Kerr, Beverley Frydman, Vicki Kaye, Mikael Buck, Lynette Willoughby, Bob Bright, SJ Fowler, Richard Marshall, Kayleigh Cassidy, Simon Tyrrell, Paul Hawkins, Susie Campbell. A preview of the new Seen as Read anthology and new performances and readings, from over a dozen brilliant poets in one of West London’s most remarkable arts centres.
Aug 2nd 2021 : Poem Brut Bath
With Angie Butler, Max Porter, Lucy English, Carrie Etter, James Knight, SJ Fowler and David Spittle. A brilliant evening of new experimental literary performance works, at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, alongside readings of poetry and prose, celebrating the launch of SJ Fowler’s ‘Bastard Poems’ from Steel Incisors press and the remarkable writing talent of the region of the UK.
June 10th 2021 : Poem Brut in the City of London
With Chris Kerr, Susie Campbell, Dan Power, Robin Boothroyd, Paul Hawkins, Martin Wakefield, Richard Marshall, David Spittle, Julia Rose Lewis, Mischa Foster Poole and SJ Fowler. A unique outdoor event - an extraordinary exploration of innovative potential of what a live poem might be, all while strolling along the historic alleys and avenues of the City of London. This event was the launch of SJ Fowler’s Sticker Poems (Trickhouse Press 2021).
#16 / Writers Kingston - June 11th 2021
With readings / performances from Julia Rose Lewis, Simon Tyrrell, Silje Ree, Chris Kerr, Susie Campbell and Jacqueline Ennis Cole.
A unique outdoor event, an exploration of innovative potential of what a live poem might be, shared with the public near the Stanley Picker Gallery in Kingston upon thames. https://www.writerskingston.com/brut/