Posted by: cathcath | May 28, 2012

poetic inspiration

I’m reading a couple of poems from poets that have inspired me 28th May 2012 at John Hegley’s regular night at the Betsy: music, storytelling, comedy, poetry and bags of fun as always, 8.30pm
http://www.thebetsey.com/events

Posted by: cathcath | April 21, 2012

Poets writing their surnames

I’m part of another Roddy Lumsden spectacular at Betsy Trotswood, TBC date June 2012 – poets with noun surnames (like mine!) are commissioned to write a title poem about their surname and read them on the night… hosted by Roddy Lumsden and Emily Hasler… more soon


Posted by: cathcath | April 21, 2012

Aussie stuff!

My old university in Australia is publishing a piece of mine in their July bi-annual anthology Westerly: http://www.westerlycentre.uwa.edu.au/magazine

And coincidently a piece of mine set at this particular Australian Uni is coming out in the next edition of Brittle Star, issue 30: http://www.brittlestar.org.uk/

I’m planning some  workshops and performances in Australia… more soon.

Posted by: cathcath | March 17, 2012

Venture Award shortlist reading

Join us on 12 April 2012 to celebrate the shortlist of the Venture Award with readings from shortlisted poets:
Rowyda Amin, Cath Drake, Doreen Hinchliffe, Russell Jones, Andrew Martin, Sarah B Westcott

Headline guest, Warsan Shire, will also read from her incredible new pamphlet ‘Teaching my Mother How to Give Birth’. Tickets are only £7 and it all happens in funky Bethnal Green at Oxford House. In keeping with the spirit of celebration, flipped eye publishing will send a free copy of their fiction anthology x-24: unclassified to the first 20 people who buy advance tickets (only 3 x-24s left!), to the 20 people after that, they’ll send one of their exclusive travelcard/train ticket wallets.   Also ALL ticket holders will be entitled to a FREE book from the flipped eye publishing books on display on the night. So, if you’re one of the early buyers you get TWO flipped eye books for your £7 ticket PLUS the fantastic readings.

Venue Address: Oxford House (Theatre), Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm   http://www.facebook.com/events/382725998412071/

More info about the award: http://venturepoetry.tumblr.com/

Posted by: cathcath | March 12, 2012

Loose Muse literary feast

Playwright Clare Booker and I will be featuring at Loose Muse on Wednesday 14thMarch. Claire has commissioned actors to perform extracts from her new play. Loose Muse takes place every second Wednesday of the month, at the Poetry Cafe22 Betterton Street, London WC2 (closest tube is Covent Garden). This is London’s only regular event for women writers of all genres, with a generous open mike sharing session plus two featured writers each month and discussions. (Of course we love it when men come along too!) The night starts at 8.00 p.m: £5.00/£3.00 concs.  http://loose-muse.com/


Posted by: cathcath | February 12, 2012

February Fun with Mr Hegley

Hegley at the Betsy Trotswood on the last Monday of the month continue, hosted by the wonderful John Hegley! It’s going to be a cracker of a night in February with Tony Green (aka Sir Gideon Vein), Diego Brown and the Good Fairy, Simon Munnery, John Hegley and me with some poems that will fly… and oh yeah some funky discs from Gary… you go gotta come…

27th February from 8:45pm, £8/£5

http://www.thebetsey.com/   56 Farringdon Road, London

Posted by: cathcath | February 12, 2012

Loose Muse anthology launch

I’ll be scooting from the 24hr novel writing to read some poems at the Loose Muse anthology launch (I’ll be right near the end bit). I’ve a couple of pieces in the anthology which includes the best of women’s poetry and prose. It’s linked to the well known women writers night hosted by Agnes Meadows. It’ll be a fabo mix of writers so worth popping into the the Whitechapel Art Gallery (upstairs – with a view!), 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX on 29thFebruary, 7-9pm, £1 donation (literally two minutes walk from Aldgate East tube station). I’ll post more info about the where to get the book if you don’t make it to the launch soon.  http://loose-muse.com/home-2/

Posted by: cathcath | February 12, 2012

International 24hour book!

 A 24hr novel that spans the globe

On Wednesday 29 February 2012 – a date steeped in superstition, that only comes around every four years – four teams of writers and editors in London, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver, will create a unique novel, written by multiple authors, operating in different time zones and countries, to be launched on World Book Day, 1st March 2012. The London writers : Cath Drake, Aoife Mannix, Romesh Gunesekera, Saradha Soobaroyen, Shamim Azad, Sarah Butler, Yemisi Blake, Robert Collins, Shaun Levin.

We need your ideas….What would you do with an extra day?

We are inviting people to tweet their answer to the following question: What would you do with an extra day? Don’t forget to include the hashtag #24hourbook (and give us a heads up @STWevents). All ideas will be read by our writing teams and may inform the direction of the book.

Next we’ll be issuing a call for images to inspire the writers. Please join us on @STWevents, or ‘like’ our facebook page for more details about this, and how to get involved on the day….look out for info on where to get the book after the launch!

Posted by: cathcath | January 4, 2012

Tuf Poets kick off 2012

This regular event hosts a featured writer and poets from the floor each monthy. I’m featuring next Monday and if you want to read arrive early and let Zosia know.

Tufnell Park Tavern, Tufnell Park Road, London N7 0EE (near Tufnell Park Tube)

Tuesday, January 10th, 7:30pm -10pm

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=130570583637222

Posted by: cathcath | November 30, 2011

Fun Fed Winter Party

Wowee I’m contributing to the fab Fun Fed Winter Party: wordplay, games, dance moves, crafty fun, live music… http://www.thefunfed.com/?q=node%2F2001

Also …come and share what you have learned in any of this season’s sessions with your friends and family, and celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a fun-filled fiesta. Lots of singing, music, dancing, stories, games and laughter for all, plus free festive food and drink from the wonderful Happy Kitchen. All welcome!
Fun Fed, Cloudesley House, 16b Cloudesley Street, N1 0HU
Thursday, 1 December 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Only £8.

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