Spoke in the Lamp once again switches on its word sparks in mighty Brownhills.

Thanks to all of you who currently continue to support Spoke, wired with electricity in an eclectic battery of open mic performances to an enlightened audience. It is always truly heartening, a power gift from you all when you arrive surging with high volts and strong amps, watts and very few ohms.

Open mic spots are available to any writer who wishes to share and air their work to a friendly audience… and audiences are always very welcome.
PLEASE email or Facebook-message for a spoken word slot, to spoke@albarz.uk

This month we are highlighting R M Francis as our very special headliner. During Covid lockdowns he supplied great readings via Zoom for our lockdown video event/project. (Check out SpokeScreen on YouTube!) This month he will regale us with fascinating, mostly poetic excerpts from his new book, The Chain Coral Chorus. Copies of his writings will be available to purchase, during the break.

THEME: (if you need a theme) Electricity

HEADLINER: R M Francis

R. M. Francis is a lecturer in Creative and Professional Writing at the University of Wolverhampton. His novels, Bella and The Wrenna were published by Wild Pressed Books and his poetry collection, Subsidence, came out with Smokestack Books. His academic work has featured in journals and edited collections. His latest book, The Chain Coral Chorus, is published with Play Dead Press and is a Geopoetic exploration of the Black Country, tracking his time as Poet in Residence for the Black Country Geological Society.

VENUE:
Brownhills Community Centre’s “The Lamp” theatre space has seating at tables, cabaret style, for us, with *Free* self-serve teas/coffees!
Other drinks available at the bar.
Access (including disabled) from car park at the rear. 
(Car park entry via Pelsall Road)
Raffle with spiffing prizes for lucky 50p tickets
Poetry books available to purchase from performers. Bring yours if you wish!

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In brief…
Date: Wednesday 29th March, 2023
- 7:15 for 7:30 pm
- finish approx 10:00 pm
Theme: Electricity
Headliners: R M Francis 
Place: Brownhills Community Centre, by the miner island.
- Car park entrance via Pelsall Road.
Entry: pay as you feel (suggested £3)
Raffle tickets: 50p
Free tea/coffee - bar available
Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/YdPS5bnR


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