No Larkin About is a new collective of Hull’s most exciting young poets.
They intend to redefine the poetry scene in this historic city with exuberant command of language, powerful performance and a keen eye to the issues that define Hull and this generation – a generation that must battle with the rising challenges presented by a social media-driven, globalised, marginalised, environment-crippling society.
No Larkin About’s aim is to change the world, one poem at a time.
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour
LOCATION: Hull Central Library, Albion Street, Hull, HU1 3TF
WARNINGS: Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult
ACCESS: If you have any access provision requirements, please contact
editor@wreckingballpress.com in advance of the event but please book your ticket first.
Poets from Indonesia, Maghreb and the UK come together in a unique poetry gala
focused on the use of indigenous language in literature. This is an opportunity for
a truly cross-cultural experience with readings of contemporary poetry and a rare
chance to see these poets share a stage.
The Children’s Bookshow is coming to Hull for the very first time and are delighted to present the highly-acclaimed writer and poet Michael Rosen at Hull New Theatre on Wednesday 27th November. Michael is a passionate advocate for children’s reading and has been delighting audiences with The Children’s Bookshow for many years.
Aimed primarily at school groups, but also open to home-educating families, this hour-long performance is suitable for children aged 7 to 11. This will be an exhilarating and thoroughly entertaining experience of poetry in performance. Children will be delighted to watch and join in with Michael as he performs many of his well-known poems and leaves children laughing until their faces hurt! During his hour-long show, Michael expertly interweaves performance with tips and advice for children on how to write their own poetry, leaving even the most reluctant readers and writers buzzing with enthusiasm!
There will be an opportunity after the event to buy Michael’s books and have them signed by him.
Performing at THE FISHERMAN’S CHAPEL, GRIMSBY.
The remarkable true story of the toughest job in the world, as seen through the eyes of a Hull trawler skipper. Told in music, words and song.
“What a powerful show: humble, well-crafted and beautiful! A delightful balance of stories, music, eye witness accounts, pain, fun and tears. Impressive!” Pavel Drabek, Professor of Drama and Theatre Practice, University of Hull.
The remarkable true story of the toughest job in the world, as seen through the eyes of a Hull trawler skipper. Told in music, words and song.
“What a powerful show: humble, well-crafted and beautiful! A delightful balance of stories, music, eye witness accounts, pain, fun and tears. Impressive!” Pavel Drabek, Professor of Drama and Theatre Practice, University of Hull.
Performed on the ARCTIC CORSAIR, HULL.
The remarkable true story of the toughest job in the world, as seen through the eyes of a Hull trawler skipper. Told in music, words and song.
“What a powerful show: humble, well-crafted and beautiful! A delightful balance of stories, music, eye witness accounts, pain, fun and tears. Impressive!” Pavel Drabek, Professor of Drama and Theatre Practice, University of Hull.
The remarkable true story of the toughest job in the world, as seen through the eyes of a Hull trawler skipper. Told in music, words and song.
“What a powerful show: humble, well-crafted and beautiful! A delightful balance of stories, music, eye witness accounts, pain, fun and tears. Impressive!” Pavel Drabek, Professor of Drama and Theatre Practice, University of Hull
Join us at Waterstones, Jameson Street, Hull for Half-Term fun between 11am – 12pm for the following exciting Swap-a-thons
Monday – Lego Minifigures
Tuesday – Teen bookswap
Weds – Football Cards
Thurs – Bookswap for ages 5 – 12 years
Friday – Lego Minifigures
WoW presents Hannah Lasagne described by Michelle Dee as ‘one of the most exciting finds of this year or any year’
Hannah Lasagne is a trained primary school teacher but gave it all up to find work in the TV and film industry – first as a freelance video editor and then lighting camera operator.
Her big passion is working with words. Hannah has written for children’s television, performed on both television and radio and produced and toured a number of feature length comedy / spoken word shows in the early noughties.
Much of this early work centred around a belief in God, until Hannah lost her faith and her writing world crumbled around her.
After a hiatus of over a decade, Hannah has returned to writing and performance with fresh material that explores a new world of hope and grace in the face of anxiety and loss.
Please note that the open mic slots are limited to 5 minutes per person. Book your slot on the day from 1pm. Hint! get your name down early.
Wednesday November 7th Val Holmes is a retired nurse, her career spanning over thirty years. Since her retirement she has been able to indulge her love of writing. Val’s play ‘Lil’, the story of Lilian Bilocca was performed to capacity audiences at Jubilee Hall in 2017 and March 2018.
The interest in this local story goes on and Val has been approached by schools to promote the role of this strong northern lady. Val is part of the Lil Drama Company keeping Hull stories alive. http://lildramacompany.uk/val-holmes-showcase/
Gaia Holmes lives in Halifax. She is a cat/dog/house sitter, freelance writer and creative writing tutor. She runs ‘Igniting The Spark’, a weekly writing workshop at Dean Clough, Halifax.
Her latest collection Where the Road Runs Out, transports us to the edge of things: to remote, treeless islands, to dark, unfathomable mines, to the gaping maw of grief. With frailty and ferocity, these poems map out the strange absences left in our lives when a rupture occurs like the sudden appearance of a sinkhole threatening to pull everything else down with it.
Poet site: https://gaiaholmes.wordpress.com/
Emily Brontë had an Imaginarium, a place of fantasy where her work gestated and grew… What is the power of the Imaginarium, and could it be coming into its own today?
Acclaimed writers Leone Ross, Naomi Booth and Jacqueline Crooks of Leed’s Peepal Tree Press will be in conversation with Bonnie Greer and reading from their books.
Commissioned and produced by Absolutely Cultured, Home Town Story is a captivating theatrical journey through the back streets of Hull. Discover the poetry and voices that shout from the rooftops, whisper round the corners and echo through the squares.
Audiences will gather to embark on a journey of discovery of Hull’s lesser known places and the stories of its characters along the way, meeting poets, wordsmiths and artists en route who will bring the poetry to life.
Written by award-winning poet and playwright Louise Wallwein and directed by Mark Murphy.
Details of the exact location of this performance will remain a secret until 26th September 2018. On this date keep your eyes on your inbox for an email confirming your meeting point.
Friday 28th September 5.30pm and Saturday 29th September 1pm showings will be supported by a BSL interpreter.
This is a regular fun event in a great cafe which is held every couple of months. A mixture of all sorts of performance. A relaxed friendly affair of friends performing in a casual atmosphere.
This month there are poets : myself , Jimmy Andrex from Wakefield and Shane Blades from Hull. There is music from singer songwriter Elizabeth Pickering, Stylish raconteur ghost stories from historian Mike Covell and comedy from the hilarious Andy Woolston .
The event is free but is in aid of the new Withernsea Pier Fund so a collection / pay us what we worth is made.
Hull’s Monthly Platform for Women. Every month Women of Words host a unique event celebrating the female voice with two special guests and open mic section.
Lynda Harrison will be your host as we welcome Jess Green fresh from Edinburgh to our stage and from Hull Women of Words regular Lynne Taylor.
Jess is a performance poet & playwright who has performed at Glastonbury, Latitude, Bestival and the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2014 her poem, Dear Mr Gove went viral on Youtube. The poem was from her poetry & music show, Burning Books which she performed with her band Jess Green and the Mischief Thieves receiving 5* reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe 2014/ 2015 & national tour.
Burning Books stage play was long-listed for the Bread & Roses Theatre Award It had a sell-out run at Curve in October 2017 and also shown at the Arena Theatre in Wolverhampton. Jess’ first collection, Burning Books was published by Burning Eye Books in September 2015 and was shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award 2016.
She has written for Channel 4 and the BBC and recently took her poetry and music show, A Self Help Guide To Being In Love With Jeremy Corbyn to Edinburgh.
Lynne started writing after University. She had a short story accepted In the Hull University’s own press anthology. Her work has been performed in Hull and Leeds. She was a finalist of Script Yorkshire’s 25th Anniversary, her work directed by Dominic LeClerc at the Theatre Royal, Wakefield.
Lynne’s play 2 Men, 2 Dogs And A Woman was selected for Hull Truck’s Pie And a Pint, long-listed by Verity Bargate and performed at Kardomah94 in 2016. Lynne was recently part of Hull Truck’s Grow Festival. She is now working on a new play and a novel.
Women Of Words is a monthly event for female performers of spoken word, prose, song and drama featuring open mic slots and special guests each month.
In July we have Sarah Dixon and Hester Ullyart featuring, with some 5 minute open mic slots available.
Engage For Change is a free music festival celebrating community, hope, music, arts and activism, hosting a number of bands and artists, stalls and influential speakers.
Echoing the Red Wedge concerts of the 80s, and Glastonbury’s Left Field, the festival aims to bring people together, welcoming a line-up of political minded, community-spirited musicians and performers.
A family-friendly event, there’ll be a number of children’s activities taking place in the family area, some surprises from Hull Carnival Arts, a wide range of political and community activist speakers, stalls and information, and continual live music during the day.
