Books & Spoken Word

Milk Poetry – John Hegley & Josie Alford

Date: Tuesday, May 22 2018
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: The Room Above
Price: £8 adv/£10 otd
Artists
John Hegley, Josie Alford

Milk Poetry present the legend that is John Hegley who, from his humble early days of busking, has gone on to publish ten poetry collections and perform his work all over the world as well as on local and national radio.

Also on the bill is Bristol-based poet, Josie Alford. She is a member of the Hammer & Tongue Bristol family and part of the team that won the National Slam Final.

The evening will also feature the audience voted slam with a Milk Bottle trophy and a set at a future Milk Poetry event awaiting the winner.

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By joe melia, Monday, Apr 9 2018

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