CELEBRATING EMILE SERCOMBE
Poetry at Ramsgate Fire Station 22 September 2023
https://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/2023/10/a-poetry-extravaganza-celebrating-emile.html
The evening was a joyous occasion celebrating the life, poetry and art of Ramsgate-based Emile Sercombe.
All performers have a personal connection to Emile through his engagement with poetry events and organisations across many venues over the years. These include Apples and Snakes, Worthless Words, Tongue Circus, Dodo Modern Poets, Ragged Trousered Cabaret and Landing Place. He was the host of Eats ‘n’ Beats in Ramsgate. The event shown here was organised by Multiverse Poets.
We recall his inspirational poetry as well as his knack for bringing people together. Emile involved everyone with his captivating performances and was able to connect with poets and audiences from a diverse spectrum. This event celebrated that and provided a platform to continue connecting with other poets and other poetry events.
The evening was hosted by Multiverse Poets
Poets in order of appearance, introduced by Sarah Tait.
PR Murry, Mark Holihan, Paul Adams, Patric Cunnane, Simon Medhurst, Dan Thompson, Sarah Tait,
John Coops, Derek Sellen, Richard Cooper, Sue Johns, Luigi Marchini, Gary Studley, Bob Jones
Dear poetry lovers
Our dear friend Emile Sercombe died in May. He was a Dodo mainstay since our inception. Here we remember his friendship, his poetry and his art.
https://emilesercombe.blogspot.com/
Best wishes
Patric Cunnane
PR Murry
DODO MODERN POETS
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO ELEVEN – MAY 2023
https://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/2023/05/virtual-dodo-11.html
Welcome to the 11th virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets. This programme takes our tally to around 280 performances and contributions since launching in April 2020. We thank everyone who has contributed, enjoyed and supported the shows along the way.
While finalising this show we learned of the sad death of our dear and beloved friend Emile Sercombe, a brilliantly gifted poet, artist, muralist and teacher. Pete and I have known Emile since 1980. We met through London-based poetry workshop Worthless Words, a regular event set up by Emile, Pete and others. A separate tribute will follow soon. Meanwhile we are delighted to include two poems by Emile in this show and poems by Pete and I dedicated to Emile.
The latest event begins with two exceptional featured acts, Camilla Reeve and Joseph Healy followed by open mic contributors.
DODO at ANTI-CAPITALIST RESISTANCE
30 November 2022 7.30pm – 9.00pm via zoom
https://dodomodpoets2022.blogspot.com/2023/05/anti-capitalist-resistance-cultural.html
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO TEN – NOVEMBER 2022
Welcome to the 10th virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets. This programme takes our tally to nearly 260 performances and contributions since launching in April 2020. We thank everyone for continuing to provide such engaging and interesting work.
We’re delighted that viewers take time to enjoy the shows and offer comments. Your continuing support is of immense value.
The latest show begins with two tremendous featured acts, Sue Johns and PR Murry, followed by 16 open mic contributors.
We hope you enjoy the show and welcome your feedback.
http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/2022/11/virtual-dodo-10.html
Best wishes
Patric Cunnane
PR Murry
DODO MODERN POETS
01303 243868
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO NINE – JULY 2022
Welcome to the ninth virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets. This event takes our tally to nearly 240 performances and contributions since launching in April 2020. We thank all our poets for continuing to send in such stimulating and enjoyable work.
We are grateful to viewers who take time to enjoy the shows and send us their comments. Your support is of great value.
The latest outing begins with two exceptional featured acts, Zolan Quobble and Julie Stevens, followed by 14 open mic contributors.
We hope you enjoy the show and welcome your feedback.
https://dodomodpoets2022.blogspot.com/2023/05/virtual-dodo-9.html
Best wishes
Patric Cunnane
PR Murry
DODO MODERN POETS
01303 243868
ps:
Lantern Carrier, a featured poet in Virtual Dodo Eight, asked us to mention his latest collection, Blossoms of the Heart, avaliable from the poet at ceecil@hotmail.com, tel: 07905 505373.
VIRTUAL DODO 8 March 2022
Welcome to Virtual Dodo Eight. The latest edition takes our tally to more than 220 performances and contributions since launching in April 2020. A big thank you to contributors, both on video and page.
We hope viewers will enjoy the show – your support remains of enormous value to us.
The latest show begins with two excellent featured acts, Isabel Bermudez and Lantern Carrier, followed by 21 open mic contributions.
https://dodomodpoets2022.blogspot.com/2023/05/virtual-dodo-8.html
VIRTUAL DODO 7 SEPTEMBER 2021
Welcome to the seventh virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets. The latest production takes our tally to nearly 200 performances and contributions since launching in April 2020. Continuing thanks go to contributors for supporting this project.
We thank viewers who take time to enjoy the shows and frequently take the trouble to let us know. Your support is of enormous value.
The latest show begins with two fine featured acts, Max Fishel and Pauline Sewards, followed by 21 open mic contributors.
Pauline Sewards
Pauline has lived in London, Lincolnshire and Bristol in recent years and has enjoyed being part of different poetry communities and making new connections online. For several years she helped run Satellite of Love, a live event in Bristol and also hosted occasional events at Torriano Meeting House in Kentish Town. Her two collections are This is the Band ( 2018, Hearing Eye) and Spirograph ( 2020, Burning Eye Books). Contact on paulinesewards@hotmail.co.uk or on Facebook and Instagram as Pauline Sewards. Pauline is looking forward to doing more readings and hearing live poetry again. She is a member of Bristol Stanza. She has a poem featured in the forthcoming Culture Matters Anthology ‘Cry of the Poor’. She has been a featured poet at Dodo on more than one occasion.
We hope you enjoy the show and welcome your comments.
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO SIX – MAY 2021
Welcome to the sixth virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets. The latest production takes our tally to 174 performances and contributions since launching in April 2020. We thank all contributors for supporting a project which has kept the Dodo flame alive for the past year.
We thank viewers who take time to enjoy the shows and frequently take the trouble to let us know. Your support is immensely important.
https://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/2021/05/virtual-dodo-6-may-2021.html
The latest outing begins with two excellent featured acts, Miriam Calleja from Malta and Emile Sercombe, followed by 22 open mic contributors.
We hope you enjoy the show and welcome your feedback.
Best wishes
Patric Cunnane
PR Murry
DODO MODERN POETS
01303 243868
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO FIVE – FEBRUARY 2021 now at https://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/
VD’s 1-4 and the last live Dodo (feb 2020) are now at https://dodovidpoets2020.blogspot.com/
Welcome to the fifth virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets. The latest production takes our tally to nearly 150 performances and contributions since the launch outing in April 2020. We thank all contributors for taking part in a project which has kept Dodo alive during the long pandemic year.
International contributions this time include poems from Django Moon, Malaysia and Miriam Calleja, Malta. Django performed an open mic spot at Dodo while visiting London and Miriam was a featured act in July 2017.
We thank viewers who take time to enjoy the shows and frequently respond with such positive comments. You keep our spirits up!
The latest outing begins with two fine featured acts, Nina Baxter and Graham Buchan, followed by 27 open mic contributors.
Nina Baxter, born in London in 1992, has a BA in Art History from The Courtauld Institute of Art and works mainly as an artist. After leaving her last studio in Bermondsey she split her time between London and Florence, She now works from her bedroom which has become a makeshift studio during the pandemic. Her poems have been published in Reach Poetry, Acumen and The Cannon’s Mouth. She read as a featured poet with Dodo Modern Poets at the King & Queen in Fitzrovia in November 2019. Her paintings have been exhibited internationally, with works held in private collections in the UK, USA, China, Czech Republic and Ukraine.
Graham Buchan is an Anglo-Scot based in London for the past 45 years. He graduated as a chemical engineer but worked instead as a freelance film-maker in the British and American TV, film and video industries, concentrating on factual material in news, medical, technological and industrial topics. He has published four collections of poetry and read his work in the UK, France, New York, Austin, Vancouver, Nicaragua, Mexico and Iraq. He has published short stories, travel writing and many art and film reviews in UK magazines and newspapers. Towards the end of his career he spent five years facilitating creative writing sessions for people with mental health problems.
We hope you enjoy the show and that 2021 has started well for you.
Best wishes
Patric Cunnane
PR Murry
DODO MODERN POETS
01303 243868
NOVEMBER 2020
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO FOUR https://dodovidpoets2020.blogspot.com/ Welcome to the fourth virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets, coming at the end of a year which has brought sadness and loss to people across the world. Through these shows we’ve endeavoured to keep the flame of poetry alive. We’re grateful to our contributors for their enthusiastic support since our first outing in April. The current show takes the tally of performances to nearly 120 across the four events. We thank viewers for their time and their positive comments, including one who watched the last show several times. Many have sent messages encouraging us to continue.
SEPTEMBER 2020
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO THREE https://dodovidpoets2020.blogspot.com/
JUNE 2020
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL DODO TWO https://dodovidpoets2020.blogspot.com/
Welcome to the second virtual show from Dodo Modern Poets. The success of the first has inspired more participants, with around 30 open mic poets supporting our featured performers..
Featured acts:
HEATHER MOULSON – wry accounts of adolescent angst are among the highlights of Heather’s work. She won the Brian Dempsey Memorial competition in March and her pamphlet, Bunty I miss You, is out now. More information: heathermoulsonpoet.com
PROJECT ADORNO – veterans of many an Edinburgh Festival the group present a one-off lockdown special featuring a selection of snap, crackle and pop songs. Themes include 8 bit computer games, Mark Twain, and the Eurovision Song Contest. Think of it as Top of The Pops, only with the same act on all the way through..More information: http://www.projectadorno.net/
A big thanks to all our contributors. we hope everyone enjoys the show
Thursday 26th March 2020, 3pm POSTPONED by PANDEMIC
Instead we bring you Virtual Dodo https://dodovidpoets2020.blogspot.com/
with
SUE JOHNS Welcome return of fine London-based Cornish poet, reading new and published work.
CHRISTINE EALES Practised Haiku specialist keeps it short and exquisite.
KAUSHIKI SARASWAT Fresh new voice presents passionate poems of experience
OPEN-MIC SPOTS both video and written from 23 poets:
Patric Cunnane, PR Murry, Camilla Reeve, Aidan Nutbrown, Frank Crocker, Pete Burns, Kate B Hall, Emile Sercombe, Isabel Bermudez, Django Moon, Paul Philo, Graham Buchan, Heather Moulson, Lantern Carrier, Max Fishel, Janet Witt, Stuart Larner, Elizabeth Parker, Yan Li, John Sephton, Amy McAllister’ , Paul, Dave Philo
We hope you enjoy the show
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
Thursday 27th February 2020, 3pm videos at
Expect sharp satirical verse from talented regular on the poetry
scene on his debut outing at Dodo.
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 &;5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
DODO MODERN POETS THURSDAY 28th November 2019,videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
NINA BAXTER
A debut reading from a fine artist/poet whose work is inspired by art and exploring the highs and lows of the personal and the passionate
AIDAN NUTBROWN playfully exploring the joys and insights of altered consciousness while rambling through London
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 &5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Future dates at this venue in 2020
27th February
26th March
30th April
28 May
25th June
24th September
29th October
26th November
DODO MODERN POETS THURSDAY 31 st October,videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
STEVE WHITE & CAMILLA REEVE
Reading from Dandelion Child, a fine posthumous collection from Dodo regular, Frances White.
EMILE SERCOMBE
Surreal, playful and hilarious verse from Ramsgate-based performance poet
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 &5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Thursday 26th September 2019, videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
PR MURRY
Poet and artist turns an unflinching gaze on environmental destruction while leavening his sharp observations with a coruscating wit.
SAMIRA ELBAHJA
A fresh new voice making her eagerly anticipated Dodo debut
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 &5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
DODO MODERN POETS THURSDAY 27th JUNE 2019, 3pm, KING & QUEEN, 1 FOLEY ST, W1 videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
Future dates at this venue, all Thursdays: 31st October, 28th November.
POETRY (UPSTAIRS) AT THE ADMIRAL BENBOW, 46, CHAPEL ST, PENZANCE TR18 4AF
WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
DOORS 7PM READING 7.30PM £5 Entry
SOME OPEN MIC SPOTS AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT SUE cornishsue@gmail.com
KATRINA NAOMI
Katrina’s fourth poetry pamphlet – Typhoon Etiquette – has just been published (April 2019) by Verve Poetry Press. It was inspired by her trip to Japan on an Arts Council-funded project.
She was awarded an Authors’ Foundation grant by the UK’s Society of Authors for work on her third poetry collection, which is due from Seren in 2020. In 2018 she received a BBC commission for National Poetry Day.
Her collection, The Way the Crocodile Taught Me (Seren, 2016) was chosen by Foyles’ Bookshop as one of its #FoylesFive for poetry. She has a PhD in creative writing (Goldsmiths) and tutors for Arvon, Ty Newydd and the Poetry School.
SUE JOHNS
Originates from Cornwall where she started writing and performing as a ‘punk poet’ She has written and performed theatrical monologues and worked with art/poetry collaborations. Publications include a collection Tantrum 1998 and a pamphlet A Certain Age 2003. Her collection Hush was published by Morgan’s Eye Press, 2011 and a pamphlet Rented by Palewell Press, 2018. Recent projects include a pamphlet inspired by trains and studying for an M.A in Writing Poetry.
POETRY at the KING &QUEEN
Thursday 27th June 2019, 3pm
LISA KELLY
Fine London poet showcasing her new Carcanet collection.
PATRIC CUNNANE
Folkestone bard presents new work and poems from The Ghost of Franz Kafka.
OPEN-MIC SPOTS : Christopher Williams, Stephen Elves, David Flloyd, Max Fischel, Christine Eales, Lantern Carrier, PR Murry, Rosemary Norman, Li Yan’ John Hurley, Aidan Nutbrown, Anne Vaughan-Williams, Steve White Reading Poetry by Frances White
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
DODO MODERN POETS, THE KING & QUEEN, 1 FOLEY ST, W1, THURSDAY, 30th MAY, 3pm. videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
ELIZABETH PARKER
Bristol-based poet showcasing her acclaimed debut collection, In Her Shambles
LANTERN CARRIER
Expect a powerful performance from a charismatic regular on the London scene
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 &5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
DODO 25 April 2019 videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
POETRY at the KING &QUEEN
Thursday 25th April 2019, 3pm
BEN BARTON
Folkestone poet showcasing his acclaimed new collection, The Hospital
MOUBAJEL LEHMANN
Expect work inspired by love, nature & curiosity at her Dodo debut
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 &5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
DODO MODERN POETS, THURSDAY 28th MARCH 2019, 3pm, KING & QUEEN PUB, 1 FOLEY ST, W1.videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
Here’s details of our next afternoon show at the King & Queen pub. We’re pleased to welcome the return of Ann Vaughan-Willams, showcasing her latest collection, The Lines We Trace. She ‘s joined by Elena Stevanoska, an engaging new voice making her Dodo debut. Open-mic readers are welome – sign up by 2.30pm to join in the fun.
The King & Queen offers a traditional welcome and serves lunch until 2.30pm.
Future dates in our spring/summer season include: 25th April, 30th May and 27th June, all Thursdays, 3pm.
Regards,
Patric Cunnane
01303 243868
Wednesday 27th February 2019, 3pm videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
JENNY MITCHELL
Impassioned performer targeting slavery and the legacies of war through sharply drawn verse
GRAHAM BUCHAN
Seriously eloquent poet returns to Dodo with a fine new book, Burglar, to add to three previous collections.
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 &5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
FRANCES WHITE
Dodo Modern Poets is saddened to learn of the death of fine poet Frances White, a Dodo regular and dear friend for many years. She passed away on 24th December 2018, following a diagnosis of motor neurone disease in summer 2017.
She featured in many Dodo shows since her debut appearance in December 2010 at the Poetry Cafe. She joined a strong bill at the Colour House Theatre, Merton in August 2014, when Dodo celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Her last Dodo appearance came in March 2017, during Dodo’s opening night at the King & Queen Pub, London, W1, a former haunt of Bob Dylan, one of Frances’ favourite artists. She was promoting her recent collection, Swiftscape. More than one poem celebrated her Welsh roots and a tender tribute marked her friendship with Aeronwy Thomas, late daughter of Dylan Thomas.
Frances and Aeronwy, together with Beryl Myers and Annie Taylor, formed a remarkable collaboration in the group Words, producing three poetry and artwork anthologies between 2007 and 2015.
Dodo’s Patric Cunnane was invited by Frances to contribute to the cover of Swiftscape, joining five other poetry notables. He wrote: ‘The poems in Swiftscape ‘outfly the shadows’ as they find new spaces for their ‘soaring shapes’ to lodge in your mind’s eye long after you’ve finished reading. Expect verses as gloriously inventive as the newly coined word which forms the collection’s title.’
Frances’ beautiful poems continue to fly. Dodo will remember her with great fondness and love. Our warmest thoughts go out to Steve and her family.
FRANCES WHITE
Thursday 22nd November.videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
3pm for live poetry at the King & Queen, One Foley Street, W1. Expect exciting featured poets plus open-mic spots.
BOB DEVEREUX An extended set from Cornwall’s premier poet and storyteller on a rare visit to London.
PR MURRY Eco socialist, poet and artist leavens sharp observations with coruscating wit and wisdom.
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up at 2.30pm
POETRY at the KING & QUEEN
Thursday 25th October 2018, 3pm ideos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
JOHN HURLEY
Warm lyrical splendour from terrific Irish poet and storyteller.
ARDELLA JONES
Blending stand-up skills and poetry to hilarious and powerful effect
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up at 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 & £5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
Dodo modern poets – letting fly with words
Thursday 20th September 2018, 3pm videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
PAUL McGRANE
Poetry Society organiser reads from his fine debut, Elastic Man, joint winner of the Indigo Dreams award.
JUDYMAY
Cosmopolitan Irish writer brings passion and dynamism to her excellent verse.
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up at 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 & £5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
Dodo modern poets – letting fly with words
POETRY at the KING & QUEEN Wednesday 20th June 2018, 3pm
videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
ALISON TROWER
Passionate work from poet, playwright and consummate performer
PAULINE SEWARDS
Showcasing lyrical debut collection, This is the Band
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up at 2.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 6 & £5 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube. https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
LOUDER THAN LIBERTY at the Colour House Theatre
Join us on Friday 15th June 2018 as Project Adorno celebrate their 20th anniversary together with good friends Patric Cunnane, Sue Johns and floor spots
PROJECT ADORNO Witty electro-pop cabaret songs reveal passions for libraries, lost rivers, Daleks and the National Trust. PATRIC CUNNANE Showcases The Ghost of Franz Kafka, a rich new collection from Folkestone bard and Dodo Modern Poets co-founder SUE JOHNS Fine Cornish poet presents her new collection Rented and Track Record, poems inspired by train journeys.OPEN-MIC SPOTS Join in the fun – sign up by 7.30pm to read
Friday 15th June 2018, 8pm – BOOKING ESSENTIAL
The Colour House Theatre, Watermill Way, Merton, SW19 2UH
£9 & £8 concessions – £5 open-mic spots, Colliers Wood tube
BOX OFFICE:01303 243868; info@openhausarts.org
POETRY at the KING & QUEEN Thursday afternoon, 24th May 2018, videos now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk
JUDYMAY Vibrant and passionate work from cosmopolitan Irish writer
KATE B HALL Finely crafted verse from a mainstay of the London poetry scene.
OPEN-MIC poets: Patric Cunnane, Sue Johns, Joseph Healy, Jane Sherwin, King Sarker, Camilla Reeve, Frank Crocker
The King & Queen, 1 Foley Street, London W1W 6DL
£6 & £5 concessions – £4 open-mic spots, Goodge Street tube
https://dodomodernpoets.wordpress.com
01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
dodo modern poets letting fly with words
Dodo Thursday 246th April 2018 now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk.
ISABEL BERMUDEZ
Bogota-born writer reading from her inspired new collection, Sanctuary.
STEVE TASANE
Performance poet and novelist who’s wowed audiences at Glastonbury and the 100 Club.
J. MITCHELL
Dodo debut featuring passionate verse focusing on slavery and the legacies of war.
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 7pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 7 &6 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube.https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
PATRIC CUNNANE: NEW COLLECTION – THE GHOST OF FRANZ KAFKA
Dear poetry lovers,
I will be reading from my new collection The Ghost of Franz Kafka at two events in the next few weeks. More information about the collection on the attachment.
6.30pm
Sunday 8th April 2018
The Jolly Sailor
75 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BA
Free admission – open mic readers welcome.
Organised by SaveAsWriters: www.saveaswriters.co.uk
7.30pm
Sunday 13th May 2018
Torriano Meeting House
99 Torriano Avenue
Kentish Town NW5 2RX
Kentish Town tube
Also reading: Stav Poleg and open mic poets. Presented by Lisa Kelly
£5/4 (according to pocket)
More information from the organisers:
https://torrianomeetinghouse.wordpress.com/events/ If you are unable to come to either reading, The Ghost of Franz Kafka is also available online from the publisher, Palewell Press. See below. http://www.palewellpress.co.uk/Palewell-Publications.html#Ghost-Kafka
see also dodomodernpoets.wordpress.com/the-ghost-of-franz-kafka-by-patric-cunnane/
Thursday 22nd March, 2018, 7.30pm now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk.
CAMILLA REEVE
Humanist publisher and poet, reading from Raft of Puffins, inspired by wildlife volunteering on Skomer Island and previewing new collection.
PR MURRY
Ecologically conscious and satirically sharp verse from artist poet who revels in nailing the absurd, inane and unjust in modern life.
RACHEL SAMBROOKS
Featuring witty and poignant new collection, Stand by Your Nan , which focuses on the stories of unsung women who influence our lives.
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 7pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 7 &6 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube.https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
POETRY at the KING &QUEEN
Wednesday 28th February 2018, Now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk.
BOB DEVEREUX
Based near St Ives, Cornwall, Bob is an outstanding poet, storyteller, librettist and artist. Savour an extended set during this rare chance to see him in London. His work embraces humour, pathos, landscape and deep human emotion, all delivered in richly resonant west country tones.
SUE JOHNS
Sue continues the evening’s Cornish theme. She grew up near Penzance and has since moved to London. Her lyrical work embraces Cornish history; politics both personal and political; feminism and the warp and woof of living in a challenging urban environment. She can also be very funny.
OPEN-MIC poets
Thursday 23rd November 2017 LIVE at the KING & QUEEN,
Now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk.
JASMINE ANN COORAY
Deep soulful seams mining exquisite poetry
ZOLAN QUOBBLE
Adrenalin soaked rhythm n’ verse from muso poet
The Ghost of Franz Kafka by Patric Cunnane now online from Palewell Press.Please see attachment and link for more details. www.palewellpress.co.uk/Palewell-Publications.html#Ghost-Kafka I hope you enjoy the poems, Regards,
Patric Cunnane 01303 243868.
Dear poetry lovers,
4th November mini book fest organised by Palewell Press has moved from Dulwich Library to Peckham Library – details below. The same timings apply, 1.30-4pm, £5 admission plus free glass of wine. The move has been caused by lift problems at Dulwich, making the room inaccessible for some disabled people.
I will still be reading from my new collection, The Ghost of Franz Kafka. Several other Palewell authors are also reading.
Hope to see you there,
Regards,
Patric
01303 243868
Peckham library:
122 Peckham Hill Street
London
SE15 5JR
How to get there
Bus: 12, 36, 37, 63, 78, 136, 171, 177, 197, 343, 345, 363, 381, 436, P12, P13
Rail: Train to Peckham Ry
Now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/2017/10/dodo-modern-poets-24102017-live-at-king.html.
Wednesday 25th October 2017 LIVE at the KING & QUEEN, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL,
PATRIC CUNNANE
Politics, poetry & passion from Folkestone
PR MURRY
Taking aim at inanity, planet trashing and injustice
SUE JOHNS
Urban edge & passion grown from Cornish roots
OPEN-MIC SPOTS: Andy V.Frost, Camilla Reeve, Steve Tasane, Joseph Mattey, Kate B.Hall.
Wednesday 25th October 2017, 7.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 7 &6 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube.
https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
dodo modern poets letting fly with words
AND
Now at https://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/the-ghost-of-franz-kafka.html
Palewell Press: Book launch
THE GHOST OF FRANZ KAFKA
NEW POEMS by PATRIC CUNNANE
The Folkestone bard performs poems from his new collection, The Ghost of Franz Kafka, published by Palewell Press. Expect politics and passion alongside musings on poetry, art and the warp & woof of daily life
OPEN-MIC SPOTS –
Thursday 21 September 2017, 7.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
Palewell Press info: enquiries@palewellpress.co.uk
http://www.palewellpress.co.uk
Dodo Modern Poets: Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
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Now at https://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/dodo-modern-poets-13-july-2017-at-king.html
DODO MODERN POETS: LIVE at the KING & QUEEN Thursday 13th July 2017,
MIRIAM CALLEJA
fresh, intimate and sensual verse from fine bilingual Maltese poet, making a rare visit to London. An extended set will include selections from recent collections, Pomegranate Heart and Inside Skin. This much-travelled writer has read at events in London, Malta and New York and is renowned for her creative workshops at home.
LIZZIE SHIRLEY
Hope takes the stage as this rousing radical songwriter whips up a passionate storm of solidarity to banish post-election blues.
ANNA BEECHER
A welcome return to Dodo from playwright, poet & passionate performer
OPEN-MIC SPOTS
Thursday 13th July 2017, 7.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 7 &6 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube.
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Now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/dodo-modern-poets-14-june-2017.html
DODO MODERN POETS LIVE at the KING &QUEEN
ANDY V FROST
On the road again with south London’s biker poet – vroom vroom!
HANNAH RILEY
Soulful chatty northerner making her Dodo debut
PATRIC CUNNANE
Politics, poetry & passion from Folkestone
OPEN-MIC SPOTS
Wednesday 14th June 2017, 7.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 7 &6 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube.
https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
dodo modern poets letting fly with words
Now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
DODO MODERN POETS: LIVE at the KING & QUEEN Thursday 27 April 2017, 8pm
EMILE SERCOMBE
Visual pyrotechnics & surreal wordplay from Ramsgate visionary
KATHERINE LOCKTON
Finely crafted verse from co-editor of South Bank Poetry
PR MURRY
Satirical supremo targets the insanity of modern life
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 7pm
Thursday 27 April 2017, 7.30pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 7 &6 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube.
https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
dodo modern poets letting fly with words
Now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
DODO MODERN POETS: LIVE at the KING & QUEEN Thursday 23 March 2017, 8pm
NATALIE KATSOU
Dodo debut for fine Athenian poet and theatre director
LISA KELLY
Welcome return from gifted performer and Torriano organiser
FRANCES WHITE
Reading from much lauded new collection, Swiftscape
PATRIC CUNNANE
New and used verse from Folkestone’s finest
OPEN-MIC SPOTS sign up by 7.30
Thursday 23 March 2017, 8pm
The King & Queen, 1 Foley St, London, W1W 6DL
£ 7 &6 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Goodge Street tube.
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dodo modern poets letting fly with words
DODO MODERN POETS, THURSDAY 23 MARCH 2017, THE KING & QUEEN, 1 FOLEY STREET, W1
And finally we’re back! Hope you can make it to our friendly new venue near Goodge Street. The King & Queen is a traditional local with a good range of real ales and other drinks. We’ve got an exciting line-up including Natalie Katsou, a Greek poet new to Dodo, plus welcome returns from Lisa Kelly and Frances White.
The King & Queen at 1 Foley Street is about 10 minutes walk from Goodge Street tube. Turn left out of the station then left into Tottenham Street (off Tottenham Court Road), turn right into Cleveland Street and the pub is on the corner of Foley Street. The reading takes place in the pub’s upstairs function room.
We look forward to welcoming you,
Regards,
Patric Cunnane 01303 243868
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Poems Not Bombs
Dear poetry lovers,
I’m reading at this free event in London on Monday 5th December. Please come along if you can make it – the evening includes open mic spots and wine available for a donation.
Most of you know that the Poetry Cafe is closed for renovation until next year which explains why Dodo Modern Poets has not been running an autumn season. We’ll be in touch once things are up and running again.
Regards, Patric Cunnane
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THE NEXT DODOs and MIXED BLESSINGS
In the meantime we are able to bring you a special event: MIXED BLESSINGS: Book readings, Music and talk at the London Irish Centre on 8th November 2016. Irish in Britain have organised this event as part of Ireland’s Centenary celebrations and commitment to diversity in the Irishcommunity.
Now at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
Our next Dodo date at The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX will be in spring 2017
JUMPING JUNE
Friday 17th June,a grand evening at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. Featured poets plus open mic spots for early arrivals. now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
TIM WALLER
Passionate American poet makes his Dodo debut
PATRIC CUNNANE
New work and favourites from Folkestone’s finest
CHLOE ORROCK
Fresh new voice makes welcome return
OPEN-MIC SPOTS featuring Barbara O’Donnell, Sam Gardham, Dominic Luna, Andy V. Frost, Leo Garza, Gillespie Robertson and Lantern Carrier
The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Covent Garden/Leicester Square tube.
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dodo modern poets letting fly with words
MAY FLOWERS now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
Join us on Thursday 26th May, 8pm, for a dynamic show at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. Expect sparkling performances from a strong and varied bill.
RICHARD SCOTT
Storytelling skills meet poetic virtuosity
ANNA BEECHER
Emerging star presents superbly crafted verse
PR MURRY
Satirical supremo targets the insanities of modern life
RACHEAL JOSEPH
Powerful Dodo debut digs deep into her roots
Thursday 26th May 2016 8pm
The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX
£ 8 &7 concessions.
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Covent Garden/Leicester Square tube.
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dodo modern poets letting fly with words
APRIL SAYERS now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
Join us on Friday 15th April for a sparkling show at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. Expect stellar performance poetry from a strong and varied bill.
SUE JOHNS
Cornish roots meet urban edge in finely crafted verse
TED SMITH-ORR
Croydon bard from ‘Poets Anonymous’ steps into the limelight
LISA KELLY
Passionate & original work from dynamic Torriano organiser
PATRIC CUNNANE
Fab favourites and new gems from Folkestone’s finest
Friday 15th April 2016 8pm
The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX
£ 8 &7 concessions.
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
FIZZING FEBRUARY now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
Join us on Friday 12 February for the opening show of our new season at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. Expect stellar performance poetry & music from a strong and varied bill.
PROJECT ADORNO
Sharply-tailored songs performed with wit & wisdom
AGNES MEADOWS
Gifted poet & organiser of ‘Loose Muse’ women’s writers nights
AMY McALLISTER & JASON ASHFORD
Sparks fly in joint set from masterful slam supremos
PR MURRY
Artist-poet targets the insanities of modern life
Friday 12th February 2016 8pm
The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX
£ 8 &7 concessions, MC Patric Cunnane
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Covent Garden/Leicester Square tube.
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dodo modern poets letting fly with words
PATRIC CUNNANE is appearing live on Croydon Radio at 2pm on Sunday 17th January along with Irish poet Martina Evans. More details in link.
OPEN OCTOBER now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
Join us on Friday 9th October for a great mix of featured performers and a cornucopia of floor spots. Expect the unexpected the night after National Poetry Day.
JASMINE ANN COORAY
Sharply original talent presents finely crafted verse
CHLOE ORROCK
Inspiring new performer making her Dodo debut
PATRIC CUNNANE
Folkestone’s finest firing on all six cylinders
OPEN MIC-SPOTS
Join in the fun – sign up by 7.30 to read
Friday 9 October 2015 8pm
The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX
£ 8 &7 concessions – open-mic spots £4
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Covent Garden/Leicester Square tube.
DODO MODERN POETS SEPTEMBER SONGS
Friday 18 September now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
LISA KELLY
Passion and punch from a much-published performer
PR MURRY
Wit & wisdom from anarchic artist/poet
EMILY BEVAN
Finely-crafted verse from superb Dodo debut
EMMANUEL SUGOI
Welcome debut from another rising poetry star
Friday 18th September 2015 8pm
The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX
£ 8 &7 concessions
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Covent Garden/Leicester Square tube.
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dodo modern poets letting fly with words
RAGGED TROUSERED CABARET
Join us in Hastings on Sunday 13 September for a spectacular afternoon from the legendary Ragged Trousered Cabaret, founded by the union movement to put radical entertainment before the widest possible audience.
LIZZIE SHIRLEY Radical songwriter with the human touch
PATRIC CUNNANE Passion, poetry and politics, served with a dash of wit
SUE JOHNS Hard-hitting verse from poet with Cornish roots
PLUS: music from Tom Cole (Americana); Maria Grazia (country/folk); Tony Peak (singer/songwriter); poetry from Pete Donoghue; special guest, Ann Field (archivist of Wapping dispute) Sunday 13th September 2015 4pm
FREE ADMISSION
The Owl & Pussycat Lounge, 14 Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HL (01424 720747)
Ragged Trousered Cabaret info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
SUMMER STARS now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.co.uk/
Join us on Friday 17 July at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden, for a stellar evening of performance poetry from new and established performers.
EMILE SERCOMBE
Visual and verbal poetry fireworks
EVE PEARCE
Actor/ poet explores her extraordinary life
SHADE JOSEPH
Passionate and punchy verse from fine Dodo debut
PATRIC CUNNANE
Fizz & fun from the bard of Folkestone
Friday 17th JULY 2015 8pm
The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton Street, WC2H 9BX
£ 8 &7 concessions
Info: 01303 243868; patric.poet@zen.co.uk
Covent Garden/Leicester Square tube.
https://dodomodernpoets. wordpress.com
dodo modern poets letting fly with words
DODO MODERN POETS
MAY FLOWERS now on http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
Friday 15 May at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden, for a stellar evening of performance poetry from new and established performers.
PR MURRY
Anarchic wit & wisdom from north London artist/poet
ANNA BEECHER
Rising star performs superbly crafted verse
ISABEL BERMUDEZ
Soulful poetry from a writer with Colombian origins
PETER EBSWORTH
Acclaimed poet and editor of South Bank Poetry magazine
ALL ABOUT DODO ALL ABOUT DODOALL ABOUT DODO ALL ABOUT DODO ALL ABOUT DODO
DODO MODERN POETS
Dodo Modern Poets was founded in 1986 by Patric Cunnane with the intention of bringing new and established poets to as wide an audience as possible and especially to venues off the beaten track
The name Dodo Modern Poets is an ironic tribute to Penguin Modern Poets, a now extinct series of anthologies featuring new poetry which were published in the sixties and seventies. Like the dodo, poetry is always in danger of extinction but somehow rises again to challenge the values of modern society
The group hosts a regular evening at the Poetry Café; in Covent Garden where it presents the most vibrant, entertaining and challenging poets writing today.
DMP has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival, the St Ives Literature Festival, the Hastings Festival and many others including a number of Dylan Thomas inspired evenings in Laugharne, South Wales for which it received funding from the Welsh Arts Council. Other London shows included several appearances at the Wimbledon Studio Theatre and at the Croydon Clocktower arts centre. The group has also appeared in Dublin
Its founder Patric Cunnane is involved in many other poetry activities, he ran a day school on performance poetry in the New Forest. He has created poetry with elderly people and disabled people in day care centres in the London Borough of Merton. He ran school workshops in the same borough as part of the Big Arts project for several years and a poetry workshop at Merton’s arts festival for adults with learning difficulties
Patric Cunnane’s poems have appeared in many publications including The Guardian and have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4. His latest collection, Looking for Eden, was published in 2012
Contact Patric Cunnane at 01303 243868 or 07769 777022 patric.poet@zen.co.uk
See a Blog of video clips of poets performing at Dodo at http://dodovidpoets.blogspot.com/.
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