Spoken Word

• Comedy / Rob Auton

  In his tenth solo show, Rob Auton finally turns the spotlight on himself

  The more autobiographical theme follows shows on everything from hair and yellow to time and sleep

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• Theatre / storytelling

  Storyteller Phil Okwedy recalls growing up as a child of dual heritage in Wales

  'The Gods Are All Here' is touring as part of Black History Month

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• Theatre / Spoken Word

  Review: Dead White Anarchists, BASE Social Centre – ‘Commands attention and reflection’

  Paul Case gives a masterclass in visceral storytelling and poetic rage

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• Comedy / Rob Auton

  Genre-defying Rob Auton takes on crowds, and explains why he stands up in front of them

  His latest single theme show comes to The Wardrobe Theatre for a two night run in November

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• Comedy / live radio listening

  Mike Williams and Benjamin Partridge to co-headline live radio listening event at The Cube

  The night comes from creative audio storytelling curators, In the Dark

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• Poetry / Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival

  Lyra – Bristol Poetry Festival returns this spring

  The festival will take place across multiple Bristol venues over 11 days

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• Books / Poetry

  Poet Kathryn O’Driscoll launches her debut collection

  Cliff Notes will be launched at poetry and spoken word night Raise the Bar

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• Poetry / The Station Bristol

  Review: Raise the Bar at Reignite Festival

  The ancient grace of spoken word poetry endures

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