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TheAbsurd presents… an evening of Spoken Word

  
  

Tuesday 27 July – 7.30 pm @ Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Yr Wyddgrug
Wednesday 28 July - 7.30 pm @ The Royal Pavilion, Llangollen
£6.00 / £5.00 concessions – both venues

The Spoken Word has been creeping its way back into the collective consciousness as a contemporary poetic artform over recent years. Artists, magazine producers and event organisers TheAbsurd are therefore delighted to showcase some dynamic poets and lyricists at two evenings of spoken word in North Wales. The line-up features performance poet Francesca Beard, and Radio 4 Poetry Slam champion Ben Mellor.

Malaysian born, London based, Francesca Beard represents contemporary British literature across the world through her work with the British Arts Council.
"Witty and narcotic" – The Independent
"Queen of British performance poetry" – London Metro

Manchester’s Ben Mellor uses a loop-station to create beats and soundscapes that accompany his explosive vocals. He has been praised for his "lyrical dexterity & content that demands attention, gets it, and most importantly… holds it." – Diké Omeje.

Local poet, Sophie McKeand (Bangor Slam Champion 2008, Royal Pavilion Llangollen Poet 2010), will start the proceedings and the event will be skilfully held together by the genius compéreing of one of the founders of Spoken Word in Brighton, Hammer & Tongue’s Jonny Fluffypunk.

To book tickets for the 27 July event please click here and for the 28 July event click here.
For further information about TheAbsurd visit their website

This event is supported by Academi.