Verbalise | Live and Online| Doors 7.30pm | Live Tickets £7 | Online £5
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!
26 April – Guest poet Clare Proctor
Clare Proctor’s poetry has appeared in magazines including The North, Finished Creatures, Shooter and Poetry Review. She has also been featured in anthologies of Northern Writing from Handstand Press and Saraband.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR VISIT
Brewery Members receive a 10% discount on most ticketed live performances and event tickets, sign in to your account to take advantage of these discounts.
A commission of £2.00 - £2.50 is included in the ticket price, to support our administration costs and the maintenance and development of our historic venue, helping ensure we are here for future generations. Creative learning classes & workshops are exempt.
For information about accessibility please visit our dedicated accessibility page.
For further information about tickets and terms and conditions please visit our ticket information pages.
Some live events may carry strict age restrictions, these are outlined on our website. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times during evening events.
