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Perhaps better known for his fiction, D.H. Lawrence still has a vast collection of published poetry. This month our tribute will be presented by Adelaide based poet, Val Braendler.

Dymocks Adelaide

135 Rundle Mall, Adelaide

Thursday, 24th August, 6:00 – 8:30 pm.

Free entry
Book raffle

And a limited open mic where you can perform one poem from D.H. Lawrence and one of your own influenced by the artist.

David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was an English novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, literary critic and painter. His collected works represent, among other things, an extended reflection … ... Read more ...

Another living poet this month: Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy presented by Adelaide based poet Alison Flett. And as an added bonus Alison will also be touching on the work of a very connected poet, and also a Poet Laureate Jackie Kay.

Dymocks, Rundle Mall, Adelaide

Thursday, 20th July, 6:00 – 8:30pm

Free entry, book raffle, and a limited open mic where you can perform one poem from Carol Ann Duffy (or Jackie Kay) and one of your own influenced by the artist.

Dame Carol Ann Duffy DBE FRSL (born 23 December 1955) is a Scottish poet and … ... Read more ...

Dymocks Adelaide

Rundle Mall

Thursday, 22nd June, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Sylvia Plath was one of the very first poets paid tribute to at Dymocks Dead Poets Society.

But we have had so much interest in her work and so many requests that we are going to go again! And in a new first for the event,due to her popularity, we will be foregoing the guest poet this time around. It will be ALL open mic – by the fans, for the fans.

Each open mic spot is to be one Sylvia Plath poem and one poem that … ... Read more ...

Thursday 18th May 2017

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Dymocks Adelaide, 135 Rundle Mall, Adelaide.

Another living poet for our tribute this month!

Rupi Kaur is a writer and artist based inToronto, Canada. At the age of 5 she began to draw and paint – a hobby picked up from her mother. Being an immigrant from India, she was unable to speak in English with the other children at school. This naturally meant a lot more time alone. But once she picked up the language, books became her best friends.

She drew until the age of 17 when she began … ... Read more ...

Thursday, April 20th 2017, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Dymocks Adelaide, 135 Rundle Street, Adelaide.

A living poet this month: the work of Pulitzer Prize winner Sharon Olds presented by Nikki Baumann.

Sharon Olds, (born November 19, 1942, San Francisco, California, U.S.), is an American poet best known for her powerful, often erotic, imagery of the body and her examination of the family. Olds grew up in San Francisco, the daughter of an abusive, alcoholic father and a weak, compliant mother; her anger at her parents would influence her poetry. She studied at Stanford University (B.A., 1964) and at Columbia … ... Read more ...

SPOKEN WORD SA proudly brings you our Dead Poets Society tribute to

Philip Larkin featuring Bruce Greenhalgh live at

Dymocks Adelaide 

135 Rundle Mall, Adelaide

Thursday, 23rd march, 2017, 6:00 – 8:30 pm.

Find out how a publicity shy librarian and poet became a controversial figure. Find out what your parents did wrong …

Remember it’s FREE ENTRY. A selection of poetic works by Larkin will be available for sale.

There is an open mic, where you can read a poem by Philip Larkin and one of your own that reflects his influence on you. For more about more about … ... Read more ...

This Sunday, 26th February, Spoke n Slurred features two kick-arse poets, the amazing Alison Bennett, 2016 SA Slam winner, and Anisa Nandaula, current Queensland slam champion.

At the Coffee Pot, 27 Rundle Mall, Sunday 26th February, 5 – 9 pm.

More details here and here.

SPOKEN WORD SA proudly brings you the start of the new season for the Dead Poets Society monthly event at

Dymocks Adelaide

135 Rundle Mall Adelaide

6:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday 16th February.

2017 will kick off with our tribute to Leonard Cohen.

Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, poet, novelist, and painter. His work mostly explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Cohen pursued a career as a poet and novelist during the 1950s and early 1960s, and did not launch a music career until 1967, … ... Read more ...