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[ July 14, 2008; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] A Spoonful of Poison started in 2005 and has gained an almost legendary reputation as one of the best open-mic nights in the known universe.

Alternative/leftfield/up-beat/odd/funny/ experimental performance, in any form: music, poetry, comedy or any random slapstick behaviour capable of entertaining the troops.

Special guests on July 14: KIT RICHARDSON (singer/songwriter) + SPINMASTER PLANTPOT (poet/ranter/acapella punk [...]

[ July 7, 2008; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] A Spoonful of Poison started in 2005 and has gained an almost legendary reputation as one of the best open-mic nights in the known universe.

Alternative/leftfield/up-beat/odd/funny/ experimental performance, in any form: music, poetry, comedy or any random slapstick behaviour capable of entertaining the troops.

Special guests on July 7: JAMES SEVERY (singer/songwriter) + ANDY LYDON (comedian)

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[ July 22, 2008; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] In July, THIRTY plucky poets will compete for: the chance to grace the Hackney Empire’s main stage supporting top US slam poet Daniel Beaty, a slot in the final of the Hackney Empire’s legendary ‘291′ talent show, and £100 cash!

Each heat begins at 7.30pm in the Hackney Empire’s Marie Lloyd Bar and is hosted by [...]

[ July 15, 2008; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] In July, THIRTY plucky poets will compete for: the chance to grace the Hackney Empire’s main stage supporting top US slam poet Daniel Beaty, a slot in the final of the Hackney Empire’s legendary ‘291′ talent show, and £100 cash!

Each heat begins at 7.30pm in the Hackney Empire’s Marie Lloyd Bar and is hosted by [...]