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The Word House is hiring!
Our New Year's resolution for 2015 is to try new stuff and do more gigs.
Fancy joining us?
We are looking for a new producer to come on board our expanding team and we would love to hear from you if it sounds interesting.
Exciting ideas in the making - Full details here: http://eepurl.com/-CE49...
Submission close Monday 26 January 2015
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PHOTOGRAPHS ARE UP!
Maia Walczak was our incredible photographer for the evening. Here she captures The Word House autumn show picture perfect. Please feel free to tag away. Copyright © 2014 The Word House. All Rights Reserved.
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//ANTHONY ANAXAGOROU
We are still a little speechless! Sheer class at The Word House last night. There is no doubt that the man is a walking encyclopaedia of history, politics and poetry - it was certainly a storming performance. Eight books, an EP and now a collection of short stories on the way.
... Twitter – @Anthony1983
Website – www.anthonyanaxagorou.com
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//BOHDAN PIASECKI
Perhaps the most charming man that we will ever meet? Poetry with a beautiful command of the English language, inflected with the tuneful phonetics of his Polish mother tongue. His new scratch show, Palimpsest City - full details are in the link below.
... Twitter - @beveryquiet
Website - https://www.bac.org.uk/…/shows/shows/palimpsest_city_scratch
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LAURIE BOLGER //
So many belly laughs during Laurie Bolger’s set last night. Intelligent, sincere and down-to-earth humour. Last week, Laurie did one gig every day, and the rest of September looks just as busy – all of the details on her website.
... Twitter - @LaurieBolger
Website – www.lauriebolger.com
What a riot.
Huge thanks to everybody who came down to The Word House last night! You are what make the shows so very worth it. Big respect to our exceptional featured poets LAURIE BOLGER, BOHDAN PIASECKI and ANTHONY ANAXAGOROU.Thank you to everybody on the Open Mic, DJ Able absolutely killing it and host Mr. Dan Simpson who consistently aces every single show.
// Next gig is December! More details on the way.
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
// Advanced tickets are now offline.
Record vinyls are packed, our residential venue is looking in tip-top shape, beverages are at the ready and the poets are just about on their way.
... Join The Word House TONIGHT for a unique start to our weekends
7.30PM | UPSTAIRS at Blueberry BAR, EC2A 4JH
The Word House is TONIGHT!
7.30PM | UPSTAIRS AT Blueberry BAR: 5 mins from Old Street Station
Holy moly, time has flown by - and the sun is out! We have a top-class line-up soon to be taking to the stage this evening. 3 highly acclaimed featured artists, Open Mic jampacked, DJ Able mixing all original hip hop and Dan Simpson hosting the show.
// TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
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7.30PM | UPSTAIRS AT @[256179217727449:274:Blueberry] BAR: 5 mins from Old Street Station
Holy moly, time has flown by - and the sun is out! We have a top-class line-up soon to be taking to the stage this evening. 3 highly acclaimed featured artists, Open Mic jampacked, DJ Able mixing all original hip hop and Dan Simpson hosting the show.
// TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/10612924_899827873378783_3258579895337650539_n.png?oh=a9acfe704c159689e224ee12761c4504&oe=5587F42C&__gda__=1438136830_bfb76d823e4cf121a7f89cb362c30b25)
The Word House is this Saturday!
7.30PM | UPSTAIRS at Blueberry BAR, Old St
Introducing first act, the sensational LAURIE BOLGER, a stand-up poet who is easily one of the funniest artists on the block.
...Open Mic also packed with talent, DJ Able mixing all original hip hop and Mr Dan Simpson hosting the show. We are in for a big one.
The Word House is nearly upon us!
SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER | 7.30PM | Upstairs at Blueberry BAR
Welcoming in the autumn, a feast from some of the biggest players in the UK's spoken word poetry scene. Open Mic is just about jam packed, DJ Able will be mixing all original hiphop, with Mr. Dan Simpson leading the show.
...Early bird tickets available here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/288249
// SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER | 7.30PM | UPSTAIRS at Blueberry
Introducing headliner, JODI ANN BICKLEY. Sunday Times bestseller, listed on The Independent's Happy 100 List 2014, with a viral TEDx talk and an international following.
Performing LIVE at The Word House autumn show, we are in for a truly inspiring evening.
The Word House shared their event.
The Word House is back!
SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER | 7.30PM | UPSTAIRS at Blueberry
Welcoming in the Autumn, we have struck gold with some of the UK's most thrilling artists soon to take to The Word House stage.
...Internationally renowned talent, with host Mr. Dan Simpson, all original hip hop from DJ Able and Open Mic opportunities.
We are in for a big one.
Over 1000 likes for The Word House facebook page - how about it!
A big thank you to everybody for your continued support.
Autumn is nearly upon us and we have a very exciting line-up in the making. The next date for our diaries:
.../// SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER || Upstairs at Blueberry Bar, Old St
Full details on the way.
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JOSHUA IDEHEN //
Front man of Benin City, Joshua Idehen delivered an absolute stormer at The Word House summer show. Hilarious moments, responsible for some serious belly laughter, next to life-affirming and inspirational poetry. His music is absolutely worth a download.
... Twitter - @BeninCitizen
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/benin-city
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JESS GREEN //
Passionate and poignant, Jess Green showcased some incredible work at The Word House summer show. Resounding cheers and nods of agreement during her recital of the viral poem 'Dear Mr Gove'. This lady means the business. Upcoming performances at festivals across the UK, full listings on her website.
... Twiiter - @greenellenjess
Website - http://www.jessgreenpoet.com/
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ROB AUTON //
Sensational stuff from Rob Auton at The Word House summer show! Surreal and heartfelt musings, delivered with expert comic timing. Upcoming shows are about his Face and about the Sky. Full details on his website. Performance all across the country.
... Twitter - @RobertAuton
Website - http://www.robauton.co.uk
A BIG thank you to everybody who came down to The Word House last night! We hope that you enjoyed the show and that you approve of our new upstairs space. Much respect to our incredible featured poets Joshua Idehen, Jess Green and Rob Auton, everybody who took to the Open Mic, our ever-talented host Mr. Dan Simpson and DJ Able on top form.
// We are planning our next three gigs! Dates TBC - watch this space.
The Word House is TONIGHT!
8.00PM | UPSTAIRS AT Blueberry BAR: 5 mins from Old St Station
Kicking off the bank holiday weekend, we are joined by some of the most incredible spoken word artists in the UK. Vinyls are packed, our residential venue is looking in tip-top shape, beverages are at the ready and the poets are just about on their way.
...// TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
!['@[246272548734322:274:The Word House] is TONIGHT!
8.00PM | UPSTAIRS AT @[256179217727449:274:Blueberry] BAR: 5 mins from Old St Station
Kicking off the bank holiday weekend, we are joined by some of the most incredible spoken word artists in the UK. Vinyls are packed, our residential venue is looking in tip-top shape, beverages are at the ready and the poets are just about on their way.
// TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR'](https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/s480x480/10414525_835244693170435_4351942872997645114_n.png?oh=a19c998835708d9d26a7465efdff5c84&oe=5582A11F)
Our first act of the night is ROB AUTON - not only one of the funniest guys that you will ever meet but also a very sought after artist. It's been years of continued communication, but we have finally struck gold.
"Charming, eccentric and uplifting" - The Independent
See him LIVE very shortly. We are in for a treat. ...
>> Adv tickets are here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/274117
!['Our first act of the night is ROB AUTON - not only one of the funniest guys that you will ever meet but also a very sought after artist. It's been years of continued communication, but we have finally struck gold.
"Charming, eccentric and uplifting" - @[13312631635:274:The Independent]
See him LIVE very shortly. We are in for a treat.
>> Adv tickets are here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/274117'](https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/s851x315/10410382_834202443274660_1353235432800873023_n.jpg?oh=c3bc6dcd940a1a3e1cf6e52f9700e761&oe=558D1F75)
