Pot Luck Poetry
Presented by Nicky W Voices
Spoken word poetry by Brisbane's new and established voices
POT LUCK POETRY
An early evening of poetry readings at Brisbane’s newest most intimate venue – Shirley’s.
Come and enjoy new, upcoming and established poets reading their newest works or works already in the public domain.
Featured artists include:
Rhys Becks – A beloved figure in Brisbane’s literary community Becks is a Brisbane based Performer, Director, Producer, Playwright, and Poet, who from an early age has harboured a love for written language and the power of words
Ross Clarke – An award-winning poet celebrated for their evocative and thought-provoking verse
Helen MacKenzie-Ross – Helen’s array of poetry has been published in anthologies and collections including her own children’s collection of giggle poems, ‘Bubble Gum Trouble and Other Giggle Poems’, published in 2009. Helen has been a visiting children’s poet in many schools, libraries and community events in Queensland, NSW and Victoria
Nicky Whichelow – Brisbane-based professional actor and voice over, new to spoken word poetry but loving the challenge
Laura Bowles – Laura is an emerging poet with a degree in Creative Industries, majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Drama. Though she has written only two poems, her passion for the craft is evident.
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All Performance Dates
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Genre
Poetry / Spoken Word
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RATING
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VENUE
Shirley’s
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DURATION
180 mins
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Premiere
World Premiere
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ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Relaxed. Unfixed level seating. Wheelchair accessible. No step-free access. Assistance dogs are not allowed in all areas of the venue. No accessible bathroom. Reserved accessible parking unavailable. Please refer to the venue for more information regarding accessibility.
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WARNINGS
See event description for warnings
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Doors Open
Arrive 30-45 minutes before the show start time unless otherwise stated in the show description.
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Things you need to know or bring
Enter Venue through carport and follow the red velvet. Not Licensed to serve alcohol. No food available.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we present Anywhere Festival, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their stories continue to play.
