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SUMMARY:A Cheerful Queer(ful) Poetry Workshop with Kat Lyons
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Out There Fringe Fest’26 performance programme\, ​supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England​. \nChococo\, Gandy Street – Wed 23 Sept – 5pm – 6.15pm \nA 75 min poetry workshop on writing about LGBTQ+ identity\, experiences and joy\, led by the brilliant Kat Lyons. Designed for LGBTQ+ writers and poets\, this workshop will get you writing in new ways\, with playful exercises and creative activities. A chance to share and connect with fellow writers – any experience welcome\, from first time poets to seasoned wordsmith \nPlus\, a free hot chocolate (or other hot drink) for every participant! \nKat Lyons is a Queer writer\, performer\, workshop facilitator and creative producer. They were Bristol City Poet from 2022-24\, and their poetry collection Love Beneath the Nails is available from Verve Poetry Press. They are interested in how stories connect us to our world and each other\, and believe everyone has a story to tell\, and a voice worth hearing. \nYou’ll have a chance to see Kat in action\, with our Spork! Poetry show shortly after the workshop\, at 7pm. Open Mic tickets are also available. For more info\, go to www.outthere.org.uk/events/spork-poetry-at-chococo \nThis session will take place at Chococo on Gandy Street. Please note that this will happen upstairs and sadly there is no step-free access. For any questions about suitability\, or accessibility contact us on sporkpoetry@gmail.com \nPart of Out There 2026 Fringe Fest. Produced by Spork! Poetry.
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LOCATION:Chococo Exeter\, 22 Gandy St\, Exeter\, EX4 3LS
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SUMMARY:Spork! Poetry at Chococo
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Out There Fringe Fest’26 performance programme\, ​supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England​. \nJoin us for another night of poetry\, spoken-word & sweet treats at Chococo on Gandy Street. This time part of Out There Fringe Fest. Our Chocolate shop shows are just like a regular Spork! but more chilled\, and much more chocolatey.  \nAs part of OUT THERE\, we’re platforming LGBTQ+ voices with feature sets from 2 fabulous Bristol based poets / theatre makers; Tom Denbigh & Kat Lyons. Plus an LGBTQ+ mini open mic\, and (of course) delicious hot chocolates\, soft drinks and other refreshments available from the café. All hosted by Chris Milky White \nKat Lyons is a Queer writer\, performer\, workshop facilitator and creative producer. They were Bristol City Poet from 2022-24\, and their solo show Dry Season toured UK theatres from 2022-23. Their poetry collection Love Beneath the Nails is available from Verve Poetry Press. \nKat performs regularly across the UK\, mentors poets\, writes for commission\, produces poetry events and facilitates creative and writing workshops for people of all ages and experiences. They live in the Mendip Hills and can often be found talking to plants and poking around in the undergrowth looking for fungi. They are interested in how stories connect us to our world and each other\, and believe everyone has a story to tell\, and a voice worth hearing. \nTom Denbigh is a poet and playwright based in Bristol. He is a winner of BBC Words First and has headlined stages around the UK and abroad. He has written an ACE-funded short film\, and had his writing featured by BBC 1xtra\, BBC Bitesize\, Apples and Snakes\, the Institute of Physics and many more. He is a producer at Milk Poetry and has facilitated writing workshops for groups of students from the UK and abroad (he is particularly proud of his work with queer young people) \nOutside of poetry Tom has a PhD on plant roots and crumbling soil. He also works part-time on climate change policy. In 2019 he published his debut collection of poetry\, “…and then she ate him” (Burning Eye Books). Tom is currently working on his first play\, and was recently featured at Bristol Old Vic’s Open Stage. \nPlease note\, this event will take place upstairs at Chococo\, which is only accessible via 1 flight of stairs\, with the toilet also located on the first floor. This is an alcohol free event\, but the café at Chococo will be open all night and selling their usual range of delicious hot drinks\, soft drinks and sweet treats.  \nThe event is adult orientated\, with an age guidance of 14+. \nTickets are £10.00\, with a £7.50 self selecting concession rate. \nThe show starts at 7pm and will wrap up at around 8.30pm\, with a 10 min interval  \nWant to Compete in the Open Mic? \nOpen Mic Tickets are £3. There will be a maximum of 7 open mic performers\, and this open mic is all about LGBTQ+ voices. Limited spaces available. First come\, first served. Open Micers have a maximum of 4 mins or 1 poem each. For any questions about taking part\, give us an email on sporkpoetry@gmail.com \nThis is part of the Out There Fringe Fest’26 programme\, ​supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England​.
URL:https://thisissouthwest.com/event/spork-poetry-at-chococo/
LOCATION:Chococo Exeter\, 22 Gandy St\, Exeter\, EX4 3LS
CATEGORIES:Arts,Devon,Festival,Literature
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