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Spoken word theatre has arrived to light a fire in the Big Smoke
Spoken word theatre has arrived to light a fire in the Big Smoke

Melissa Ridge and Melanie O’ Donovan explore the still-developing form of spoken word theatre in Dublin through the lens of last year’s most fruitful and synergetic pairing; FeliSpeaks and Dagogo Hart. 

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On its first anniversary, Open Michelle is more vital than ever
On its first anniversary, Open Michelle is more vital than ever

“The word “wholesome” is bandied about too much, but this night can’t be described as anything else. Throughout the evening MC and organiser Heather Hodges welcomes each comedian to the stage and makes sure to plug the next dates they’re performing. It’s a simple gesture, but one that asserts Open Michelle as a funnel through which to filter the best comedic talent in the city, to hold up some of the funniest people, and the whole affair was strikingly lovely”

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The Arts Council needs to recognise that Spoken Word is an artform they should embrace
The Arts Council needs to recognise that Spoken Word is an artform they should embrace

The spoken word community in Ireland is a budding network of event facilitators, festival curators, writers and performers. Speaking generally, it is no secret that there is little money to be made in spoken word and this is not so surprising when you learn there is slim to none financial backing to begin with.

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Your go-to guide for Spoken Word on Poetry Day Ireland 2nd May
Your go-to guide for Spoken Word on Poetry Day Ireland 2nd May

Ireland celebrates its National Poetry Day on May 2nd. Boundless & Bare gives you the low-down on the events featuring spoken word around the country. The theme set by Poetry Ireland this year is ‘Speak your truth or dare to see the world differently’.

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Now in its 5th year, the Inter-Varsity Poetry Slam continues to create a platform for students
Now in its 5th year, the Inter-Varsity Poetry Slam continues to create a platform for students

Adam Lawler attends the 2019 Intervarsity Slam and interviews this year’s champion, Phoebe Brigginshaw.

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