Dymocks “Dead Poets Society”: DH Lawrence featuring Val Braendler

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 ...

Nico: Poet-in-Residence at Adelaide City Library

In partnership with Adelaide City Library, Spoken Word SA presents our August Poet In Residence – Nico with her project Brainstorms.

“By running a series of open discussions (‘Brainstorms’), followed by related workshops, I hope to encourage the public to trust that anyone can be a poet — all you need is something to say, and a playful way to say it! This will be a no-pressure, all-welcome series of events exploring some of the ideas and challenges behind writing poetry, with the aim to provoke a more inquisitive and experimental approach to the way we write.”

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Hi lights from the Prop Slam

The inaugural Prop Slam was an excellent night with slammers and audience alike treated to the fine hospitality of the Southwark Hotel.

Congratulations to:

First place: Kerryn Tredrea (with her wild whip action)
Second place: Gabrielle Everall
Third place: Aislinn Rossi

 

Dymocks “Dead Poets Society”: Carol Ann Duffy featuring Alison Flett

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 ...

Poetry Slam 2017: Dates and Venues

The 2017 Poetry Slam is on its way. Get your words into gear, your diaries filled in, and start practising.

The two State winners get to go the the National Final in Sydney!!

Keep an eye on the Events Calendar and the SWSA Facebook page for updates

Click here to read the rules: they matter!

SA Heat 1 :: Friday 18th August :: Kings Head Hotel
357 King William Street, Adelaide (6.30 pm registration for 7:00 pm start)

SA Heat 2 :: Saturday 26th August :: Salisbury Institute
17-19 Wiltshire St, Salisbury (2.30 pm registration for 3:00 pm start)

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Dymocks ‘Dead Poets Society’ open mic tribute to Sylvia Plath: Thursday, 22nd June

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 ...