Next Lit - 15th Jan 2013

I am very happy to say that the second Lit was as wonderful as the first! 

Another big turnout, full open mic, and wonderful reading from the special guest Tom Vowler!  Last month's event also spawned a new addition to the night - from now on, at each Lit there will be an artist exhibition in the 'gallery' at the social club.  If you did not make it last month and missed out on seeing Kinetic Artist Lee McDonald's Sonic Reverberator, I highly suggest that you check out his website http://www.leemcdonald.co.uk/.

The next Lit will be on Tuesday 15th January 2013 at 7:30pm in the Plymouth Social Club, so go buy your new 2013 diary and save the date!

The special guest will be Hannah Silva, an original, exciting and award winning writer and performer.  She has been published in numerous books, showed her theatre internationally and is most certainly not to be missed!  Check out her blog (I mean it): http://hannahsilva.wordpress.com/! 

Per usual there will be an open mic for poetry, prose and performance. There will be a limit of 5 minutes per person.  Email rachelgippetti@yahoo.com to book a slot!

Can't wait to see you next month (and next year!!)!

Amazing first Lit! 'When is the next one?' you ask... 20th Nov!

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There is no doubt about it, the first Lit was a resounding success! The open mic spanned over two hours and an audience of nearly fifty people was way beyond expectations!  A huge thank you and 'Hooray!' to all who came and participated!!  So many different voices, forms and styles were heard; poetry (in English and French), novel excerpts, short stories, and importantly, the open mic was graced by both seasoned pros and first time performers.

The reading by Lit's first featured guest, poet, Kenny Knight, was enjoyed by all and if you couldn't make it or want to find out more about him and his work, check out his website! http://www.kennyknight.co.uk/

 

The next Lit will be held on Tuesday 20th of November at 7:30 at The Plymouth Social Club (on Tavistock Place, PL4 8AX). There will be a small entry fee of  £ 1 to help cover costs of putting on the night.   As before, there will be an open mic for POETRY, PROSE & PERFORMANCE, so feel free to think outside the box.  Time slots will be approximately 7 mins.  

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Lit is also delighted to announce that the featured guest for the next event is Tom Vowler!  Tom is the author of the award winning short story collection The Method and the forthcoming novel What Lies Within.  Find out more about him and his work and get excited for his reading by visiting his website. http://www.tomvowler.co.uk/index.html

So there you have it, another amazing Tuesday evening is only just over a month away!  Don't be shy and book your open mic slot ASAP as they will go quickly!  See you there!

Below are some other exciting upcoming literary events taking place in Plymouth over the next few months:

10th November: 

The Language Club will be taking place at the Plymouth Arts Centre.  

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plymouth-Language-Club/123201704416789

16th November: 

Pennycomequick Club presents: The Honicknowle Book of the Dead: An Exhibition of Photographs and Poems by Peter Davey and Kenny Knight.  Taking place at the Pipe Gallery on the Barbican. http://www.facebook.com/events/443555079028803/

4th December: 

Short Story Slam will be taking place at the Plymouth Social Club.

http://www.shortfictionjournal.co.uk/?page_id=811

Introducing Lit

A night of poetry, prose and performance! Read! Recite! Tread the boards (grubby carpet) of the Plymouth Social Club! 

This is a night for you to share your work, or work that inspires you, with an audience.  A venue for experienced practitioners to perform and present alongside those who are just being to explore their craft.  A relaxed and social environment, which will hopefully lead to discussion, collaboration and a widening literary and artistic community in Plymouth and the South West. 

If the idea of facing an audience is a bit much for you - not a problem! Just come and enjoy, support your friends, make new ones. There is a bar on site to promote courage and conviviality. 

E-mail Rachel at rachelgippetti@yahoo.com to book an open mic slot or for more info. Time limit is around 7 mins.