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Thursday 17th May 2007
This week at London's only weekly fusion of stand-up poetry, performance comedy and spokenword we bring you our renowned contest Poetry Idol....
SHORTFUSE POETRY IDOL 10
Six poets perform for 10 minutes each to be awarded the Poetry Idol 10 crown, and to win a full length set in the new SHORTFUSE season. We have made the initial selection and the six performers are:
Alison Brumfitt
Elle Ludkin
Jonathan Attrill
Ashley Reaks
Joe Hakim
Dean Atta.

'I went to a poetry reading where over a hundred people were cheering and booing and seemingly enjoying themselves, which is not the norm for poetry readings. The enthusiasm was unnerving...' - Hugo Williams, Times Literary Supplement

So, come and support what promises to be another top event. BOOKING is recommended for this event.

Hosted by:

NATHAN PENLINGTON-
‘A natural performer, witty, inventive, stylish and original’ - Rob Newman
'The best qualified performance poet in the country' - BBC Radio 3, The Verb

Every Thursday @ The Camden Head, Camden Walk, Islington, London, N1

Tube: Angel. or click here for details of bus routes.

Doors: 8.30pm. Admission: £5 waged / £3 concessions.
SOME SHOWS DO SELL OUT AND THIS COULD BE ONE OF THOSE SHOWS- so, if there is a show you really don't want to miss our advice is to reserve tickets with us in advance. Just email your full name, the number of tickets you require, and a contact telephone number to: tickets@shortfuse.co.uk. We will hold them for you on the date of the show, they will be available for collection upon payment at the door between 8pm and 8.30pm.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
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Thursday 24th May
A feature length set from the SHORTFUSE Poetry Idol Rival Idol 3 winner Musa Okwonga, performing his subtle and stirring blend of storytelling and compelling poetry. Plus Canadian hip-hop poet Baba Brinkman performs new work and excerpts from his acclaimed Rap Canturbury Tales. And the delicately hard-hitting poetry of Katie Southall.
Some dates for the diary for those forward thinkers:
Thursday 21st June
Oh, yes, the second Bards in Their Eyes event. Last year saw some fine performances including Niall O'Sullivan, Rhian Edwards and John Hegley...we will release the names for this year's show in a month or two but we are open for ticket reservations NOW!

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