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Poetry Slam with Angie Porter
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An open mic event for local writers and poets
Join us to hear local poets and writers read and perform their work. To sign up to participate please contact us directly via [email protected] or just come along to listen.
Angie Porter is a local poet, performer and painter who brings creativity to the fore in whatever she does. Her monthly She Speaks poetry slams are hugely popular and Angie is actively involved in promoting new poetry work. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Angie is currently researching her local roots and the immigration experience from rural Somerset to outback Australia in the early 1800s.
This event is sponsored by The Occasional Poetry Magazine (TOPM) a free publication produced by The Occasional Bookshop (Nangle Rare Books), 16 Durngate Street, Dorchester DT1 1JP