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Words-Work Open Mic Poetry & Spoken Word

Speak easy for up to 5 mins at this special event, hosted by local author, Sam Horton

Presented by: North Coast Arts
0BUDE: House of Chaplin
PThursday 29th January, 2026
N7:00pm

Event information

Quickfire Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic event.
After the success of the inaugural Words-Work event, during Bude Literary Festival, North Coast Arts is delighted to respond positively to requests for it to continue.
All welcome.
Listen or take part.
Free ticket for performers!
Up to 12 performers have up to 5 mins each to share their original words-work.
Confirmed artists so far include:
- Tony Wade
- Lorna Cox
- Franca Westaway
- Katie Myers
- Keith Cozens
- Ben Banford
- Joe Olorenshaw
- Tom Hunter
4 slots remaining.....
Sign up in advance (via info@northcoastarts.co.uk) or on the night if slots remain.
8-9pm Thurs 29 Jan 2026
The House of Chaplin.
(Stay on to drink/chat/plot/plan for the next one - date tba)

Venue information

BUDE: House of Chaplin
0House of Chaplin
2 Morwenna Terrace
Bude
EX23 8BU
> www.houseofchaplin.co.uk/
! 01288355186
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