Spoken Word Archives - Blackpool Social Club

21 Aug

Poetry Performance Workshops with The Old Electric

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken WordBlackpool, poetry, Spoken Word, the old electric, workshop

In the lead up to her upcoming workshops, local performer Liz Wilkinson shares her thoughts with us about performing poetry and how this can differ from character work in plays or singing, via her blog:- Speak the speech... trippingly on the tongue Reading your poetry aloud before an audience is terrifying. Poetry is unique in its ability to show the vulnerability of the author. In an art form where every line matters there is no space for spare words, no flannel, no obfuscation. Every single word signals your emotions and when you are brave enough to stand alone and share…

02 Aug

Interview: Henry Rollins: Rule of the exception

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken WordBlack Flag, Donald Trump, Gun Crime, Henry Rollins, Rebellion Festival, Spoken Word

Henry Rollins may no longer be making music but his spoken word shows retain the intensity of his hardcore gigs. He speaks to Ricky Stack ahead of his Friday night healing slot at Rebellion Festival. “The stage is the truest place I’ve ever been,” says Henry Rollins. “Lots of people, logistics, effort and planning go into a single two hour show. To be in that, it’s such a rarefied moment, I feel so fortunate to be there.” Despite the credit Rollins gives to everyone involved, the only person on the stage when he headlines Friday night at Rebellion Festival this…

14 Sep

Blackpool to host Word Fest Literature Festival

Linda Hampton0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken Word, Theatre, Dance & PerformanceBlackpool, book, books, bookshop, celebrity, children, Comedy, entertainment, families, literature, podcast, Spoken Word, Winter Gardens

Blackpool is getting its very own literature festival this autumn in Word Fest, a weekend of literary events and spoken word where literary heavyweights and popular authors host events side by side with celebrity writers. Running between Friday 7th until Monday 10th October 2022, the festival takes the form of a series of ticketed events to hear authors talk about their love of writing and their books, answer questions and sign books for fans. Most ticket prices include a copy of the latest publication by the author. Hosted and held in the Winter Gardens and co-produced by Kirkham's independent coffee…

09 Sep

Book Launch: Scribbles from The Seaside

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken WordBlackpool, creative writing, Grumpy Girl Graphics, Nathan Parker, Northern Wit, Spoken Word

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Where were you on the 8th of September 2022 when The Queen passed? The now famous date will be etched into many's memories - and for me, I was at The Scribbles from The Seaside book launch listening and looking at all things northern on Blackpool promenade. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="35908" img_size="large"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The invitation into a cosy room at The Art B&B situated behind The Metropole Hotel on Blackpool promenade to experience the Scribbles from The Seaside book launch was not to be missed – especially after I did indeed miss the launch event at Bootleg Social Club last week. Nathan Parker…

07 Dec

Colin Davies: Doctor Who Adventure

Sean Payne0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken WordColin Davies, Doctor Who, poetry, scifi, Spoken Word, When I Grow Up

He's back. And this time, he's brought a companion! Blackpool based poet, performer, author and Whovian Colin Davies has piloted his literary TARDIS to a brand new adventure in time and space. His sci-fi poetry book, 2001: A Space Ode And Ditty, the basis of an outstanding live show telling of a life lived in the midst of society's geekier side. The next step in the book's journey was revealed two weeks ago. One of the highlights of Davies' book is the poem When I Grow Up, an ode to the young Colin's desire to shirk oncoming adult life, by telling the…