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…of Strangers in Paris taken by Calvin Chan. David Barnes. Think I was explaining something or other. Colin Mahar reads his “re-translations” Suzanne Allen reads An Hour with Madame Sabatier Sion Dayson reads The Idiopath Helen Cusack O’Keeffe after reading … Continue reading →

At 6pm we launch at Shakespeare & Company bookshop (37 rue de la Bûcherie, 75005, Métro St Michel) A sparkling taste of some of the distinct voices that make up the book. Like literary champagne! Just enough of each voice … Continue reading →

The next Spokenword isn’t till 25th July when we launch the anthology Strangers in Paris, so why not come to the Culture Rapide on Thursday to hear two great poets and catch the free blues jam afterwards…

Denis blows the house down Suzanna jazzed up a Shakespeare sonnet. Troy drowned in eager dreams, wanting somebody who crumbles, breaks, says sorry but slaps back. Julien took in flies like a whale takes in plankton. Later, he read a … Continue reading →

////// Every Wednesday at 9:30 PM (July and August) @ Theatre La Cible (62, rue Jean Baptiste Pigalle – Metro Pigalle) Video teaser: http://vimeo.com/25081691

The only English-language open mic in New York City. Poètes, écrivains, chanteurs—everyone gets five minutes to perform their chosen medium to a drunk and receptive audience. Based on the popular novel Spoken Word in Paris, curated by the inimitable brigands … Continue reading →

Sepideh Soltaninia opened with her poem: “Alexandra”:“This is the history century old bridges tell of a country who hides its bruises in reserves and downtown cores. Whose bridges serve as bars with 8 am calls, so next time my feet … Continue reading →

We’re running every Monday till the end of June.Then July 11th and 25th. August 8th and 22nd.i.e. every second MondayThe July 25th night will also be part of the launch for the Strangers in Paris anthology. DavidPhoto by Laure

But, Alberto, I would have your babyand I’ll fall into your manly-hairy armsto embrace for the whole world to seeeyes dazzling at our mutual charms And we’ll have the most convenient weddingwe’ll dance on groups squish them between our toesavoid … Continue reading →