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SPEECHLESS TOUR
October 9th – the Albany, Deptford
October 13th – the Bluecoat, Liverpool
October 23rd – the Nuffield Theatre, Lancaster
October 30th – Southbank Centre, London

Find out more at http://tinyurl.com/3vse23

How free is free speech? Are there things that just can’t be said? Enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the right to freedom of opinion and expression – but what does this mean in an age of anxiety and mistrust? Speechless brings together new poetry from five amazing writers from across South East Asia and four brilliant UK-based poets on the theme of freedom of expression in a unique new multi-lingual spoken word show. Incorporating different perspectives and experiences from Vietnam to Ireland and sexuality to slavery, Speechless will be a night that stimulates brain-tingling debate, covering issues that define our existence.

Each performance features a selection from: Priya K (Malaysia), Siege Malvar (Philippines), Pooja Nansi (Singapore), Liu Liang Yen (Taiwan), Da Thao Phuong (Vietnam) and UK artists Francesca Beard, Malika Booker, Aoife Mannix and Jacob Sam-La Rose .

An Apples & Snakes and British Council production in association with English PEN

This event is part of Poetry International - http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/poetryinternational/

On Wednesday, 10^th September there’s LOOSE MUSE at the Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, London WC2 (closest tube = Covent Garden).  This is London’s only regular event for women writers of all genres, with a warm and wonderful open mike sharing session, plus two featured writers each month.   Featured in September will be the fabulous Aoife Mannix , international writer with words that touch the parts other writers can’t reach, reading extracts from her first novel and exploring the move from poet to novelist. Also featuring will be the newcomer to Loose Muse Kate Noakes, bringing an avalanche of beautiful words from her first collection…a real treat.  The night starts at 8.00 p.m -  £5.00/£3.00 concs.  And there are plenty of chances for you to come read your own work in the open mike readings from the floor.   

You can watch me performing my poem ‘Marked’ as part of the Wellcome Collection’s YouTube videos by clicking here - http://tinyurl.com/5eq3lp.  I will be performing at the Wellcome Collection on September 18th – click here for more information http://tinyurl.com/5r6h25.

Almost an Island?

A series of workshops and activities exploring the Greenwich Peninsula through words, sounds and stories

Drop-in workshops
Wednesdays 1, 8, 15 & 22 October
6.30pm–8pm
River Way Cottages, next to The Pilot Inn
Writers in residence Aoife Mannix and Sarah Butler are creating a soundscape that will represent the lives and stories of those connected with the Greenwich Peninsula. Come along to one or more of our creative writing workshops and be a part of this exciting exploration of what the Greenwich Peninsula means to you. Refreshments will be provided.
The workshops are free and no experience is necessary

Drop-in creative day for all the family
Monday 27 October
10.30am–4pm
Greenwich Millennium Village Visitor Centre,
Maurer Court, Teal St (off John Harrison Way)
Join one of our word walks, starting at 11am and 2pm (each lasting approx 1 hour), or call in during the day to see the work we’ve already created – find out more about the Peninsula’s history – take part in our activities – have a cup of tea – tell us your stories of the area.
Free, no experience necessary

Aoife and Sarah will be blogging about the project at www.almostanisland.blogspot.com

The work created as part of Almost An Island will be presented at a public event in November 2008. Keep an eye on the blog for details.