Crosswords Spoken Word

Warm and welcoming spoken word events, based in Nottingham. We run open mic every second Wednesday of the month. Tweets by @StrongestTurnip

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

Our organiser has recently been unwell & after a lot of thought, we made the tough decision to cancel #CrosswordsOpenMic for the next few months. We’re sorry to disappoint anyone who was hoping to attend our next event, but we appreciate your support & understanding at this time.

[Cosmo Cat @cosmic_poetry]

Absolutely agree; this is such a great show! I heartily recommend #SkipSkipSkip for anyone heading to #edinburghfringe2019 this year 🙌 @TheFreeFringe @B_Labyrinth @LeanneModenPoet

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

One of my favourite books I've read so far this year. A fantastic mix of stories and poems; funny stuff, thought-provoking stuff, and stuff that will stay with me forever. #BigCityReads #Nottingham #achangeisgunnacome

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

@_ALSmithAuthor @LeanneModenPoet Thanks Ashley. Thats kind of your to say :)

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

@Vanessa_Kisuule We quite like this one by @LeanneModenPoet https://t.co/yntL13x6uV

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

Remember: we're taking a little break for the next couple of months so there's no Crosswords Open Mic tonight. Take Care and we'll see you in September!

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

@OneNightStanzas This is WONDERFUL! Great to see you getting the recognition you deserve! ^_^

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

@MrCaseyBailey You big tease! (Seriously, sounds exciting 🙌)

[Writing Proud LGBTQ Network @WritingProud]

Another brilliant workshop tonight! As always, it's a privilege when people come along to share their work and stories.

The fun for this week still isn't over yet though! There's still another 2 days of the... https://t.co/o9VDZfCWGr

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

The @DerbyBookFest is back with fab events from 31st May-8th June, including poetry from Hollie McNish, Rupinder Kaur & Henry Normal AND performances from former #CrosswordsOpenMic featured poets Dan Webber & Nafeesa Hamid! Check out their website details:
https://t.co/C7hRkmBZsg

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

Huge thanks to everyone who came along tonight for #CrosswordsUndercover We really enjoyed sharing all our favourite famous and not so famous poems and stories! #PoetryChat

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

This looks good!

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

Check out this fantastic opportunity to write, learn, share and explore all while meeting new people! #Nottingham #writers

[Writing Proud LGBTQ Network @WritingProud]

The Writing Proud Creative Workshops start tonight, upstairs at Waterstones Nottingham!

We're looking forward to spending an evening meeting new people and inspiring some new writing!

[Nottingham City of Literature (is away & reading) @NottmCityOfLit]

Nottingham is playing host to an incredible series of events this week, featuring female and non-binary artists who were tired of being marginalised so decided to do something about it...

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[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

We're having a little rest after the poetry festival, so please remember that there's NO CROSSWORDS OPEN MIC TONIGHT. We'll be back in June and we can't wait to see you then!

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

Don't forget, you need to register to let us know you're coming to the next #CrosswordsUndercover - you can register via the eventbrite page here: https://t.co/A0PYhbVNY7 See you on Tuesday 21st May! #Nottingham #Poetry

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

We're super excited for the next #CrosswordsUndercover on Tuesday 21st May at our new home at @LudoratiCafe Find us from 7:30pm poetry discussion, sharing and spoken word goodness. #Nottingham https://t.co/A0PYhbVNY7

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

Great crowd for the first ever #Worddropopenmic at @NottmPoetryFest Thanks @canalhousebar for a fab venue too! #crosswordsopenmic #blackdropopenmic

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

It's TODAY! Join us this evening at the @canalhousebar for WORDDROP - spirited spoken word open mic, with plenty of space for you to share your work with us! We can't wait to meet you! All part of the @NottmPoetryFest! https://t.co/MT7eDAUGoX

[Crosswords Spoken Word @CrosswordsNottm]

It's TOMORROW! We can;t wait to hang out with the fab folks at #Blackdrop for WORDDROP, a spoken word open mic with loads of slots for you to share your work with us! Come find us on Weds 1st May at @canalhousebar - all part of @NottmPoetryFest https://t.co/MT7eDAD5xp