Shrewsbury Poetry

Shrewsbury Poetry We have in-person events (Under Cover at St Nicholas Cafe Bar) and online events (Connected)

11/11/2025

Tonight! Big open mic starting at 7.15pm at the Hive, Shrewsbury. All welcome to listen and read poetry. Suggested donation £3

Our July event features Martin Towers - details below. Turn up at the Hive at the eArliEr TiMe of 7.15pm for this one pl...
07/06/2025

Our July event features Martin Towers - details below. Turn up at the Hive at the eArliEr TiMe of 7.15pm for this one please to allow more time for our oPen MiC. (Irregular lower and upper case text used to draw your attention to this adjustment without shouting at you in block capitals!).

Here's very good news of May's event - Helen Ivory and Martin Figura return to Shrewsbury for what will be an evening of...
08/04/2025

Here's very good news of May's event - Helen Ivory and Martin Figura return to Shrewsbury for what will be an evening of moving and entertaining poetry. Both Martin and Helen have new collections and you will be able to buy copies on the night. And there's a chance to appear alongside them in our One Poem Open Mic feature.

We are delighted to announce that Liz Berry will be the guest poet on Tuesday 10th June 7.30pm at The Hive. Please messa...
08/04/2025

We are delighted to announce that Liz Berry will be the guest poet on Tuesday 10th June 7.30pm at The Hive. Please message Liz Lefroy for one of a limited number of tickets - £5 to cover the cost of what will be a remarkable evening

We enjoyed our open mic night on Tuesday so much we are doing it all again in November. Details on the poster.
11/10/2024

We enjoyed our open mic night on Tuesday so much we are doing it all again in November. Details on the poster.

10/10/2024

We had our first event at The Hive on Tuesday evening. It was lovely to see new faces and regulars. Excellent readings from George Stanworth, Steve Harrison, Barry Tench, Kay Steele, Martin Needham, Paul Mortimer, Bethany Rivers, Steve Thayne, Bob Savage, Nick Pearson, Peter Timmins, et moi. We were too busy to take photos. A lovely attentive audience too ... it all bodes well. Thanks to staff at the Hive and to all who came along.

To be repeated on Tuesday 12th November by popular demand - Open Mic, 7.30pm, the Hive.

I'm starting to feel a little misty-eyed at the prospect of reading in Much Wenlock again. It has been the location of s...
19/09/2024

I'm starting to feel a little misty-eyed at the prospect of reading in Much Wenlock again. It has been the location of so much poetry reading, writing, listening for Shropshire audiences over the years, and, thanks to Anna Dreda, where I found my poetry reading feet. I'm basing my reading on the National Poetry Day theme of 'Counting' (in the sense of meaning and purpose, as well as sheep).

Thanks to Shropshire Libraries for inviting photo credit John Rinaldi

Here's the updated info re the next Shrewsbury Poetry, featuring Matthew Stewart. We're confirming the venue as The Old ...
17/08/2024

Here's the updated info re the next Shrewsbury Poetry, featuring Matthew Stewart. We're confirming the venue as The Old Post Office's function room - unfortunately, it is not fully accessible as it has a flight of stairs, which means this is a one-off return to this venue before we settle into a new routine at The Hive (also Milk Street). Watch this space!

We're having a break in August, but will be back in the second week of September with a reading from Matthew Stewart and...
06/08/2024

We're having a break in August, but will be back in the second week of September with a reading from Matthew Stewart and open mic slots. Venue to be confirmed very shortly.

The next event is coming up soon, featuring Cherry Doyle, and Jean Atkin reading from her wonderful collection 'High Now...
29/06/2024

The next event is coming up soon, featuring Cherry Doyle, and Jean Atkin reading from her wonderful collection 'High Nowhere'. There will be a few open mic slots available on the night - arrive early to be sure of getting one! Thanks to Ted Eames for compering.

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