451 City - Apples And Snakes

Quick reminder. Don't be slow. https://www.facebook.com/events/203655625 3072528/

451 City marks the end of its first year of tenure at NST City by inviting one of the most respected dub poets in the UK to perform at this showcase of local, national and international spoken word.
WHEN: Monday 26th November 7.45pm start (7.30pm doors) WHERE: NST City, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton, SO14 7DU PRICE: £5 / £3 open mic ... TICKETS: www.nstheatres.co.uk/whats-on/451--city Also available on the door. INFO: www.applesandsnakes.org
Featuring ROGER ROBINSON One of the most versatile and internationally respected dub poets, writing dub poetry that is a powerful mix of rhythm and socially conscious themes. He is a serious man with a great sense of humour whose lyrics are unlike most you find in modern dub poetry. Roger has performed worldwide, was chosen by Decibel as one of 50 writers to have influenced the black-British writing canon and has received commissions from The National Trust, London Open House, The National Portrait Gallery, The V&A, INIVA and Theatre Royal Stratford East. Roger Robinson is a dozen men. Or more.
JOY FRANCE Multi-award and slam winning poet, writer and all round creative who is proud to be a magnet for the gloriously weird and who engages audiences with a deft (and often daft!) use of words. Joy has gone from retirement to rap battling and has written and performed poetry for the Nationwide TV ad campaign. 'Witty and wise and with a natural talent for rhythm and rhyme, Joy France has that 'je ne sais quoi!' Tony Walsh
JAYNE EDE Jayne writes on a variety of topics from the mundane to the bizarre, taking inspiration from hip-hop artists and putting a strong emphasis on rhythm and wordplay. Expect chickens, dragonflies, sarcastic reflections and a healthy dose of putting the World to rights. She was a semi-finalist in the National 'Hammer and Tongue' poetry slam competition at the Royal Albert Hall in January 2018, and now co-hosts the local slam 'Hammer and Tongue: Solent'.
plus OPEN MIC. Limited places available for you to share your well-crafted words. Sign up at the box office from 7pm on the night.
Hosted by the ever-effervescent RICKY TART.
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451 City presents
DOOR-TO-DOOR POETRY by ROWAN McCABE
... When: Mon 15th October 7.45pm start Where: NST City Studio, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton, SO14 7DU Tickets: £5 / £3 open mic Info: www.nstheatres.co.uk // www.applesandsnakes.org
What do you think would happen if you knocked on a stranger's door and offered to write them a poem? Three years ago, Rowan McCabe became the world's first Door-to-Door Poet. Knocking on strangers' doors, he asks what is important to them; he then goes away and writes a poem about this, free of charge, before bringing it back and performing it on their doorstep. Through this bold and arguably stupid act, he hopes to prove that anyone in the world can enjoy poetry. Through a funny and thought-provoking mix of spoken word and theatre, Door-to-Door Poetry charts the full story of Rowan's adventures around the North East of England, including his visit to a mosque in Newcastle and his trip to Kingston Road in Stockton, the location for Channel 4's controversial documentary Benefits Street. Completely out of his comfort zone, Rowan stumbles into a series of unlikely events that question fixed notions about the world we live in. Discussing isolation and prejudice in today's society, this show asks a simple, yet vital question: Can we trust strangers?
Longlisted for 'Best Spoken Word Show' in 2018 Saboteur Awards
"A crusading optimist for humanity... highly talented with verse"- 5 stars, Broadway Baby
"A must-see"- Morning Star
Plus OPEN MIC – your chance to share your words. Sign up at NST box office from 7pm. Spaces limited.
Hosted by RICKY TART.
When: Mon 15th October 7.45pm start Where: NST City Studio, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton, SO14 7DU Tickets: £5 / £3 open mic Info: www.nstheatres.co.uk // www.applesandsnakes.org
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Fancy a spoken word show in the usual 451-free September? Try this at NST City THIS FRIDAY. Vanessa Kisuule's show, Sexy, is part of NST City's Bungalow Cafe Festival. https://www.nstheatres.co.uk/whats-on/sex y

Heads-up folk! NST City, Southampton are hosting a festival of events from 6th Sept to 16th Oct to celebrate 100 years since the first British women won the right to vote. The Bungalow Cafe Festival will feature all sorts of interesting, thought provoking and powerful performances and I'm telling you this because 1) you should go and 2) the programme includes VANESSA KISUULE's 'SEXY' on Friday 14th Sept. A must see for those interested in spoken word.
... Pop through the link and have a browse. https://www.facebook.com/events/191565630 5399780/
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I told you about this, didn't I? Recently. I said it was happening. I just want to make sure because I don't want you to miss out. Spread the word, your pals don't want to miss out either. https://www.facebook.com/events/236238263 673717/

451 CITY When: Monday 30th July 7.45pm (doors 7.15pm) Where: NST City, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton, SO14 7DU Tickets: £5 / £3 open mic Info: www.applesandsnakes.org // www.nstheatres.co.uk... Ffi: pete@applesandsnakes.org ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------
Apples and Snakes presents
TO HELEN BACK
HELEN SEYMOUR presents a powerful and unique theatrical experience. Helen is a burglar. She likes breaking into hospitals. She admits you into a surreal hospital to be look-out as she sneaks around wards, x-ray rooms and cupboards to discover the bizarre, the bemusing – and the badger. Directed by HANNAH SILVA, To Helen Back analyses sickness, health and what it really means to recover. So let this one of a kind performer put a hospital around your head as you find out what’s really going on inside hers. Full of heart, dark and hope, this brave show is both funny and moving, honest and deceptive, authentic and surreal.
Nominated for 'New Writing South's Best New Play' at Brighton Fringe 2017.
Plus EXPANDED OPEN MIC. Eight 5 minute slots are available for you to stretch your poetry wings. Sign up at the box office on the night to claim your space. ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------
When: Monday 30th July 7.45pm (doors 7.15pm) Where: NST City, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton, SO14 7DU Tickets: £5 / £3 open mic Info: www.applesandsnakes.org // www.nstheatres.co.uk Ffi: pete@applesandsnakes.org
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Missing the company of writers because there's no 451 this week? Maybe go to this get together for National Writing Day for a coffee and some prompts. https://www.facebook.com/events/180844082 584223/

A quick note, in case anyone wasn't aware, June's 451 has been postponed and will not be happening on Monday (that's why you haven't heard about it) It will take place on Monday 30th July instead. See you then :-)

This time tomorrow you can put down your worries and head for NST City, Southampton, for 451 City. There'll be words a plenty to soothe your troubled souls, or to simply raise your heartbeats and make you feel great. Make a date. https://www.facebook.com/events/195978917 797703/

Here it is. April's a little belated 451 City. Top line-up, top night. Please share and invite. https://www.facebook.com/events/195978917 797703/

Call out for performance poem films on the theme of Brave New World. Deadline 7th May for showing at an event on 31st May. Click the link for full info. https://www.facebook.com/events/206437982 3885241/

This is happening this afternoon at NST City. It's free! Come along from 4pm for chatting and listening. https://www.facebook.com/events/155819128 428666/

Here's a free event to celebrate Apples and Snakes 35 years. Everyone is welcome to come along. Also, invite people and share the event. See you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/155819128 428666/

If you're coming to NST City, Southampton over the next few weeks, have a look at the Apples and Snakes touring exhibition charting the organisations involvement in spoken word over the past 35 years. There's photos, sound and videos and, of course, words. The exhibition runs until Thursday 12th April. https://poetrypioneerssouthampton.eventbr ite.com