After a week of some virusy cough thing, it was time for my first appearance at Verse Matters in Sheffield. Fortunately my voice held out, the audience was kind and friendly, and the performers were spectacular! What a great night.
The venue is also quirky and magical. The Theatre Delicatessen on the Moor in Sheffield city centre – formerly the old Woolworths building, plays host to many arts events. Lit by magical twinkling fairy lights, and an array of chairs and armchairs, it sets the perfect ambience.
I did four poems –
Change
Parris
Death of a Minor
Big Pants
They were all kindly received. What a great night!
Worldly Winds 
Well done. 🙂
Thank you – poet’s worst nightmare, losing their voice – though I think my family have had a peaceful week 🙂
But now it’s over LOL
Sounds like a great venue—glad your voice gel out and that you had a good time 😄
Thanks Polly. It was the friendliest venue I’ve read at so far. Such a supportive audience 😊
That’s nice to know…in Worcester there are two ace spoken word venues each month, 42 Worcester at Drummonds and SpeakEasy at Cafe Bliss, Worcester Arts Workshop. You must come down here sometime, Alex 😀
Yes! I need to travel more! I’m starting to get the taste for spoken word 🙂
Fun! Brave! Bravo!!
Thank you 🙂
Bravo!
How exciting! 🙂