We’re really excited about the Harpies, Fechters and Quines All Woman Poetry Slam at the Forest Cafe, Laurieston Place, Edinburgh, 5.30 – 7.30pm on Wednesday 24th June, and we’re looking for 12-16 budding performance poets to strut their stuff on the night for our 3 judges and lucky audience. Each performer has to do one entertaining 3-4 minute slot at the beginning and if you progress onto the next 2 rounds you will need another 2 x 3-4 minute poems which you are able to deliver. The performance poet Anita Govan will be hosting the night and there is a fabulous GWL prize for the talented winner. You don’t have to be a professional performer – this is suitable for relative beginners and non professionals – it’s an ideal chance to have a go and test your performance skills at a friendly event for woman performers only.
Booking is essential. If you’re interested and want to book a spot in the limelight or would like more information, get in touch with Morag Smith on info@womenslibrary.org.uk or telephone 0141 550 2267. You could also come along to Anita’s performance poetry workshop on Wednesday 17th to get some practice.
For more information see our Poetry Slam events page or see the Harpies, Fechters and Quines Facebook event.
We are able to offer travelling expenses for performers where appropriate.
The theme for the Harpies Fechters and Quines festival 2015 is Women and Words and the festival runs in Edinburgh from 15th – 28th June.
