A Lovely Word with Henry Raby

Open Mic sign up at 7.30pm, start at 8pm, headliner at 9pm

December’s headliner Henry Raby is a York-based performance poet, theatre-maker, playwright and workshop facilitator. His work has been described as playful, highly-charged, passionate and anarchic!

He’s performed at festivals and events across the UK, been published by Burning Eye Books and runs York spoken word organisation Say Owt. He’ one half of Vandal Factory Theatre Company and worked for various theatres.

He leads work in schools, Youth Theatres and community groups.

Henry will also be running a workshop before the event, at 5.30pm - 7pm in the Everyman. To book a place on the workshop, please email [email protected] with the subject line: “HENRY workshop 5 Dec booking” and you will receive a reply confirming your attendance. Places are limited so sign up now!

A Lovely Word is an open spoken word poetry night that takes place on the first Thursday of the month in the Everyman Street Café. Whether you’re a first timer or a practised poet, you’re invited to sign up for a five minute slot on the night and read a poem or two before the headline act. Sign up from 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Alternatively, you can simply sit back and listen. The event is completely free.