Category: Poetry

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Wednesday 15 April 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Poetry  •  Talk Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward - 7.30pm - Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life. She has now gathered her poetry into her latest book, Doggedly Onward – A Life in Poems, 1970s–2020s, tracing the course of her life. Recent TV appearances include two series of The Cotswolds for Channel 5, This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh, Countdown and Would I Lie To You? Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 23 April 2026 Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map   Poetry Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  Dr John Cooper Clarke + Special Guest - 7.30pm - His sense of humor resounds throughout his career, and his latest live show is a mix of classic verse, new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat. Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era, including the world’s most popular wedding poem “I Wanna Be Yours” ( recently celebrating over a billion streams in its incarnation as a hit record by the Arctic Monkeys) to sharing his life story through his 120k selling memoir of the same name and the recent release of his new best-selling poetry collection “WHAT” which is full of John’s much-loved sardonic wit and hilarious ponderings on modern life. Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Thursday 30 April 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Live music  •  Comedy  •  Poetry Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Alistair McGowan: 3-in-1 - 7.30pm - Alistair McGowan brings you the comedy and impressions for which he is known and loved, reads from his newly-published poetry collection (‘Masterly’, Simon Cowell) and plays short piano favourites by Chopin, Grieg, Elgar, Satie, Bill Evans and others. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 05 May 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 02 June 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 07 July 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 04 August 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 01 September 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Saturday 26 September 2026 Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map   Poetry Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone:  01962 840820 Event:  Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside - 7.30pm - With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, What is there to Know About Love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Tuesday 06 October 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 03 November 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 01 December 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 05 January 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 02 February 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 02 March 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 06 April 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 04 May 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 01 June 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 06 July 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 03 August 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 07 September 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 05 October 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 02 November 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 07 December 2027 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tuesday 04 January 2028 Venue:  The Railway     map   Open mic  •  Poetry Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester