Crosswords is a fab little Nottingham-based spoken word open mic night with plenty of open mic slots and a featured poet every month! In March, we’re really excited to welcome Amy Kinsman as our guest poet!

Amy Kinsman (they/them) is a poet from Manchester. As well as being founding editor of Riggwelter Press and associate editor of Three Drops From A Cauldron, they are also the former host of Gorilla Poetry. Their debut pamphlet & was joint-winner of the Indigo Dreams Pamphlet Prize 2017.

Arrive at the Cock and Hoop from 7:30pm on the night to put your name in the hat for a short open mic slot. We like poetry, prose, storytelling, a cappella singing, and monologues! Or you can just come along to listen – everyone’s welcome! Entry is £2 per person and refreshments are available.

For more information, check out our facebook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/609344496180430/

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