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A celebration of working class art, open mic all artists welcome! Sign up from for open mic from 7pm on a first come first served basis. 

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The Revolt Poet.

According to the Dictionary definition, to revolt is: 1) to rebel, or 2) to disgust. This Northampton punk poet's mantra is: do both. "The Revolt Poet". Revolt by name. Revolt by nature.

A personification of the phrase 'Perfidious Albion', he brings hard-hitting poems aimed straight at highlighting the very heart of humanity's hypocrisy and inherent injustices.

Famously, Plato wanted poets banned from the Republic. This poet aims to show you why.

Anna Sharpe-Jones.

Anna is a freelance multidisciplinary artist, including: actor, writer, theatre-maker, performance poet, children's entertainer, singer, director, workshop facilitator, English/Drama tutor & life model. She started writing poetry in Lockdown #1 & began performing live in Aug '21. Her first poetry show 'Between the Lines' was featured on Ashfield Arts, Bulwell Arts & Upbeat virtual festivals in '21. She made her national poetry debut with her poem, '(Comm)Ode to a Care Worker', which was aired online & across BBC radio stations as part of BBC Upload Festival '21. That year she was also selected to compete in her first slam as part of Derby Poetry Festival & was placed 3rd. Last month she performed her first featured poetry set at Real Talk & is looking forward to sharing some music & poetry at Poetry Scum!

Open mic, all artists welcome, sign up from 7pm on a first come first served basis.

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