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poets & pints
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JO FISHER (HOST)
Jo Fisher is a copywriter, poet, editor and artist living in Southampton. A lover of local culture, she has been sharing her work for over six years in person and online. Jo has performed her poetry at the Royal Albert Hall, for Southampton’s City of Culture bid, on BBC Radio 4 and Radio Solent, and at numerous festivals, events and open mic nights. She’s also had her writing published online and in independent anthologies, and has worked with the Big Issue. You can even see Jo's words lighting up the walls of God’s House Tower here in Southampton.
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andrew ovenden
Andrew (or Roo) is a prolific performer, regularly attending open mics and poetry nights across London, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. His brand of poetry spans from the heartfelt to the absurd, focusing on topics such as family life, politics and sausage rolls.
Andrew Buchanan
Andrew Buchanan's work is quiet, lyrical, and considered, and has an immediate appeal which speaks directly to us all. He has 5 books out and his writing has also been translated and published in Korean and Mandarin Chinese. He has been featured on both Independent and BBC Radio who also selected his work for World Poetry Day. He has been invited to read and share his work at Festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Bournemouth Writing Festival, and others. “Wonderful poetry” Greg Gilbert - Poet and Carol Ann Duffy Poet Laureate’s Choice, Artist, and Singer with Delays. Amazon Customer Review of his book ‘Love And Other Stories’ - “☆☆☆☆☆. A book like a box of jewels. Mainly very short works, sensitively and beautifully observed.”
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H L Truslove
Harley is a poet who has lived in Southampton for many years now, and is glad to call it their home. Originally a poetry sceptic, they have since found their voice for it and thoroughly enjoy the creative scene Southampton has to offer! They're very glad to be involved in this debut Fringe festival, both here and with their scratch play in association with Mudlarks Theatre, Lose Your Own Adventure. Harley has worked with English Heritage and the BBC in their poetry career, and is also an associate with the MAST this season.
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jackson Davies
Jackson Davies unironically describes himself as a Punk Poet. Hailing from Portsmouth, he's been performing spoken word for over eight years at gigs at venues throughout Hampshire, including slots at Victorious and Isle of Wight festivals. His work ranges from the arguably humorous to big old rants about politics
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rich lansley
Written to charm and soothe, Rich’s words are calm but strong, like waves of an ocean just willing you to come a little deeper.
Described as 'poetry of kindness', his performance is one of humour and heart exploring human nature and the world surrounding us.
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