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SUMMARY:Speaking online about Railworkers 200
DESCRIPTION:Speaking online about Railworkers 200\nJanine will be speaking at this online event about two centuries of railworkers\, their lives and struggles. \nThis year (2025) marks the bicentenary of the first passenger-carrying\, locomotive-hauled railway journey\, from Stockton to Darlington. It was the birth of the modern railway. \nWhile the rail industry and rail enthusiasts celebrate two hundred years of rail transport\, Janine has written a book about the workers who built\, maintained and operated the railway over the last 200 years\, the issues they face and the battles they have waged. \nRegister via Eventbrite here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/speaking-online-about-railworkers-200/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Soteria in the Pub\, London
DESCRIPTION:Two months after her previous appearance\, Janine once again puts in a turn for Soteria in the Pub! \nSpend the afternoon in great company\, with entertaining and thought-provoking contributions\, and all for the very worthy cause of supporting Soteria London\, the campaign for compassionate alternatives to coercive mental health regimes. \nMusic from Dadford and Sons\, poetry from Janine Booth\, and an eclectic mix of music\, spoken word\, news and announcements. The mic is open – grab a turn! \nTickets available here. \nSoteria in the Pub
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/soteria-in-the-pub-london-2/
LOCATION:The Betsey Trotwood\, 56 Farringdon Road\, London\, EC1R 3BL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Survivors' Poetry\, London
DESCRIPTION:The legendary Survivors’ Poetry is back in-person and kicking! \nJoin us for a celebration of the power of poetry and song. To unite\, to liberate\, to heal. Tales from the dark side and stories to uplift\, always from the heart! \nThis is an evening of poetry about mental health\, delivered by people who have the experience to know what they are talking about. \nMC is #miserywithoomph (Wendy Young) and Featured Poet is Janine Booth – plus lots of Open Mic. \n£4 low income / £5 full price (cash only). \nSign up for a floor spot from 6.30pm\, show starts at 7pm. \nFacebook page Survivors’ Poetry Gigs. Further info – email survivorspoetry@hotmail.com \nSurvivors’ Poetry\nVenue: The Harrison\, 28 Harrison Street\, London WC1H 8DT \n 
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/survivors-poetry-london-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T190000
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SUMMARY:Arts Junction\, Arundel
DESCRIPTION:Two years after her storming previous appearance\, Janine is the guest poet at the South Downs Poetry Festival‘s Arts Junction event. \nIn the upstairs Red Room of the Victoria Institute\, Tarrant Street\, Arundel\, BN18 9DG. \nMore information and tickets here. \nArts Junction\, Arundel
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/arts-junction-arundel-2/
LOCATION:Victoria Institute\, Tarrant Street\, Arundel\, West Sussex\, BN18 9DG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T203000
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SUMMARY:1: One union for all educators: Why? and How?
DESCRIPTION:One union for all educators: Why? and How?\nJanine will be speaking at this online meeting for educators and education union activists. \nAlso speaking will be Rachel Ferraby\, support staff representative on the National Executive of the National Education Union. \nWhile Rachel will talk about issues facing school support staff -who are split between several unions – Janine will make the case for all-grades industrial unionism in general\, with particular reference to the experiences of railway workers and trade unionists over the last 200 years\, the subject of her latest book. \nJoin the meeting here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/1-one-union-for-all-educators-why-and-how/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T111951
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T215730Z
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SUMMARY:Grantham Labour's answer to Thatcher Fest
DESCRIPTION:Thatcher Fest? Seriously?!\nYes\, Grantham is actually celebrating the centenary of the birth of its most notorious resident – Margent Thatcher\, Milk Snatcher. \nAfter all\, some Tories suggested a few years back that they might organise an alternative to Glastonbury (prompting this poem from Janine)\, so it’s only fair that we get to hold an alternative to Thatcher Fest. \nBecause we are not for turning! \nA night of punk poetry\, irreverent comedy and music\nActs include: \n\nAttila the Stockbroker (punk poet\, dub ranter\, singer-songwriter and social commentator)\nJanine Booth (poet and author)\nKate Smurthwaite (comedian and political activist)\nfolk singers Tom Lane and Paul Dickinson\n\nVarious performers from within the party including Gill Thornton and Bob & Linda Large. \nTickets £15 available via bank transfer to account name Grantham and Bourne Constituency Labour Party\, sort code: 20-34-60\, account number: 50192007 \nPlease reference ‘Tickets and number required’ (eg. ticketsx3) \nBuffet included. \nPlease bring cash for a raffle. Donations after costs will be made to Shelter and Grantham Foodbank. \n(This event is not suitable for children under 14) \nEvent information here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/grantham-labours-answer-to-thatcher-fest/
LOCATION:Grantham Railway Club\, Huntingtower Road\, Grantham\, Lincolnshire\, NG31 7AU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T223000
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SUMMARY:Poeting in Peterborough with Attila
DESCRIPTION:Janine and Attila the Stockbroker team up for an original 1980s ranting crew reunion gig in Peterborough\, the city where Janine (allegedly) grew up. \nWe’re going to the Posh match in the afternoon\, then performing some rather less posh poetry afterwards. Expect polite\, measured\, moderate verse with absolutely no beer. Or maybe not. \nSubject to confirmation\, we may also be launching the new anthology Class Lines and Red Rhymes\, in which we both have poems and which Janine has edited. \nPeterborough is in for a treat! \nIf you enjoyed Janine’s performance in Peterborough earlier this year\, then come and see her again. And if you missed that one – don’t miss this one! \nThis most excellent event will take place at 33 1/3 bar and performance venue in the Westgate Arcade. Buy your ticket in advance here – it will cost you more on the door! \nPoeting in Peterborough
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/poeting-in-peterborough/
LOCATION:33 1/3\, Westgate Arcade\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T120000
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SUMMARY:Talking about Poplarism 1921 at East End Conference
DESCRIPTION:Janine will be giving an illustrated talk about Poplarism and the 1921 Poplar Council rates rebellion at the start of this weekend conference. \n\n\n\n‘Poplarism’ was the term given to the approach taken by Labour councils which refused to punish local working-class people for inadequate funding for public services. \n\n\n\nRead more about the Poplar councillors’ rebellion and about Poplarism in this section of this website. \n\n\n\nA word from the organisers: \n\n\n\nThe two-day event will take place this year on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October\, in London’s East End. \n\nThe Conference features a range of speakers on various topics associated with the East End\, Victoriana and the Whitechapel crimes of Jack the Ripper. \n\nThe event has been organised by Karl Coppack\, Avvie Cunnington\, Andrew Firth\, Mark Ripper and Adam Wood. \n\nPrices have been held at £50 per person\, and are strictly limited to 50 tickets. \n\n\n\nThe conference is taking place at The Astronomer in London EC1. Tickets for the conference are available here. \n\n\n\nSpeaking about Poplarism at East End Conference
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/talking-about-poplarism/
LOCATION:The Astronomer\, 125-129 Middlesex Street\, London\, E1 7JF\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T200000
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SUMMARY:Launch of Left Cultures 4\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Janine has contributed a piece about Poetry on the Picket Line to the new issue of Left Cultures\, and will be contributing to its launch event in Bristol. \nLeft Cultures is an annual anthology of left-wing writing and illustration. Janine appeared at the launch of Left Cultures 3 last year. \nLeft Cultures 4: a word from the organisers\nJoin us to celebrate the launch of Left Cultures 4th edition\, at the event there will be an open discussion about the new publication\, followed by readings\, poetry and art from the publication by contributors. \nLeft Cultures is an annual publication that aims to celebrate all forms of culture creation on the Left covering the political spectrum\, there’s socialist\, communists and anarchists sat side by side. Each edition contains over 50 personal stories written by an eclectic and inspiring collection of comrades working as artists\, writers\, musicians\, film makers\, academics\, activists\, politicians and much more….. All the stories are brought to life by expressive and unashamedly celebratory of the leftish artists. The publication proudly celebrates the cultures created on the left through creating a roller coaster entertaining ride throughout\, open those pages if your dare. Presented by bookhaus. \nEditorial Phil Wrigglesworth and Colum Leith \nPhil is a Senior Lecturer on the BA Hons Illustration course at UWE Bristol and a practicing illustrator on the left\, his work includes the ABCs of Socialism published by Jacobin and Verso Press\, he has also worked regularly with The Tribune and STIR to Action. \nInstagram – @leftcultures \nColum is the program leader on the BA Hons Graphic Design course at UWE Bristol and is a practicing pamphleteer and illustrator. He publishers his monthly pamphlet ‘Social Commontating’ and has done so for many\, many years. \nInstagram – @socialcommontating \nMore information and (free) tickets here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/launch-of-left-cultures-4-bristol/
LOCATION:Bookhaus\, 4 Rope Walk\, Bristol\, BS1 6ZJ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T111039Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of Asylum\, Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us online to launch the new issue of radical mental health magazine Asylum. \nJanine is the Poetry Editor of Asylum and a member of its Editorial Board. \nHer son Joe Booth will be among the speakers at the launch\, talking about the article in the new issue about his mistreatment by the police. \nOther contributors will talk about their articles\, and of course\, there will be poems! \nLaunch of Asylum\, Autumn 2025\nThere is no charge for the event\, but you must register in advance. You can do so here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/launch-of-asylum-autumn-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T180000
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SUMMARY:Poetry for Soteria in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:Janine returns to Soteria in the Pub to again deliver a set of entertaining\, thought-provoking poetry. \nDadford and Sons provide the musical entertainment\, and a series of ‘open mic’ contributions will no doubt include singing\, poetry\, speeches\, storytelling and more. \nSoteria is an organisation that is working towards providing support and care for people experiencing mental health problems which is more compassionate and less coercive than mainstream mental health provision. \nThese events happen roughly quarterly\, with the most recent having taken place in June. \nSoteria in the Pub\nTickets are available here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/poetry-for-soteria-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:The Betsey Trotwood\, 56 Farringdon Road\, London\, EC1R 3BL\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T220000
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SUMMARY:Open mic poetry in Shrewsbury
DESCRIPTION:Join Janine\, Sofia and friends at In Good Hands in Shrewsbury for an evening of open mic\, with poetic contributions from those in attendance. \nIt’s a great venue\, where Janine has performed twice previously. \nCome along to contribute\, or just to watch. \nOpen mic poetry
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/open-mic-poetry-in-shrewsbury/
LOCATION:In Good Hands\, 88-90 Frankwell\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY3 8JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Autscape 2025: Building autistic space in and through trade unions
DESCRIPTION:Janine will be delivering an illustated lecture at Autscape 2025 on Building Autistic Space in and through Trade Unions. The lecture will be followed by a discussion session. \nAutistic workers: Building Autistic Space in and through Trade Unions\nThis will be an illustrated talk covering: \n\nissues for autistic people at work\, including lack of autistic space\ntrade unions: what they are\, what they do\, their strengths and limitations\, how they can help to create autistic space at work\nprogress in trade unions becoming more inclusive of autistic workers\nautistic workers in trade union disabled members’ structures\nautistic workers’ experiences of trade union involvement\nhow autistic workers can create autistic space in and through trade unions\nquestions and answers\, continuing in the associated discussion session.\n\nThe talk will draw on the presenter’s extensive experience\, and will also use accounts from autistic workers\, information about workers’ rights\, and explanations of how trade unions work – including that any adult can join a union. \nAutscape: a word from the organisers\nAutscape is a conference with a difference. Rather than talking to a primarily non-autistic audience about autism\, this conference is specifically by and for autistic people. Some of it isn’t even about autism at all! Non-autistic people are also welcome\, but the environment and content of the event are centred around autistic people’s needs\, interests and sensitivities. \nAutscape lasts three days in which there are workshops\, leisure activities\, social opportunities\, and more\, all specifically oriented to the needs and preferences of autistic people. \nThe theme of Autscape 2025 is ‘evolving autistic space’. Sessions will include: \n\nLectures\n\nBuilding Autistic Space in and through Trade Unions\nEvolution of Autscape\nInner Autistic Space – Making Room for Feeling\nLost in Space\nMulti-Modal communication spaces\n\n\nVerbal Workshops\n\nA World of Senses\nBeyond the badges – preventing marginalization in autistic space\nBuilding Autistic-First Spaces Through Podcasting\nHow Language and Culture Influence Autistic Spaces in Europe\nThe relationship between double empathy and mentalising\n\n\nHands-on / Practical Workshops\n\nA Little Piece Of Autistic Space: An Art Workshop & (Optional) Postcard Swap\nCreating space with Qigong\n\n\n\nAutscape: a second appearance\nJanine ran a session on autistic advocacy through poetry at Autscape 2023\, jointly with Kate Fox. \nJanine and Kate at Autscape 2023
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/autscape-autistic-workers-and-trade-unions/
LOCATION:The Hayes\, Swanwick\, Derbyshire\, DE55 1AU
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T153000
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SUMMARY:We Are The Headliners\, Leicester
DESCRIPTION:We Are The Headliners is a monthly\, Saturday afternoon poetry event in Leicester Central Library. \nAt June’s event\, Janine will be performing. \nAnd the football season will be over\, so you won’t even have to miss the match! \nWe Are The Headliners
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/we-are-the-headliners-leicester/
LOCATION:Leicester Central Library\, Bishop St\, Leicester\, LE1 6AA\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T220000
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SUMMARY:Queer Out Loud\, Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:Janine is the feature poet at Plymouth’s ‘Queer Out Loud‘. \nFollowing last year’s excellent gig\, Janine will entertain the good people of Plymouth again\, and will also sit back and enjoy the open mic. \nQueer Out Loud: a word from our hosts\nOpen to all\, this event showcases some of the best queer talent across the South West. With a mix of poetry\, drag\, comedy\, burlesque and music\, you are sure to discover new artists you’ll adore!
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/queer-out-loud-plymouth/
LOCATION:B-Bar\, The Barbican Theatre\, Castle St\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL1 2NJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T111951
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T123725Z
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SUMMARY:Soteria in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:Poeting for humane\, non-coercive mental health services. \nTicket information to follow.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/soteria-in-the-pub-4/
LOCATION:The Betsey Trotwood\, 56 Farringdon Road\, London\, EC1R 3BL\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T220000
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SUMMARY:Poeting in the Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:Janine returns to the Forest of Dean to perform at Mitcheldean’s regular poetry night at Jolter‘s. \nIt is nearly five years since Janine’s last visit to the area\, so expect loads of fabulous new material. \nTickets: £6 \n 
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/poeting-in-the-forest-of-dean/
LOCATION:Jolter\, Mitcheldean\, Unit 3/6 The Mews\, Brook Street\, Mitcheldean\, Gloucestershire\, GL17 0SL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T220000
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SUMMARY:We Shall Overcome - Derby
DESCRIPTION:Janine delivers a poetry set as part of an awesome bill at We Shall Overcome’s all-day event. \nThe line-up: \n\nMatt Johnson\nJoe Solo\nAttila the Stockbroker\nJonny Wallis\nLuddites UK\nMary Moden Band\nJust Fran\nMatt Hill\nSophie Sparham\nJanine Booth\nJoe Zux\nBearded Tit\nRob Stamper\n\nTickets: £15. All proceeds to Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity. \nWe Shall Overcome – Solidarity not Charity
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/we-shall-overcome-derby/
LOCATION:Dubrek Studios\, Bridge Street\, Derby\, DE1 3LB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T111951
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SUMMARY:Oswestry Pride Cabaret 2025
DESCRIPTION:After Janine’s performance at Oswestry Pride last year\, they’ve only gone and invited her back! \nOswestry Pride cabaret – a word from the organisers\nFor Oswestry Pride’s second year they return with an 18+ only variety show at the jewel of Oswestry’s arts scene\, Hermon Arts! \nFeaturing a variety of local talent\, this event promises drag\, burlesque\, dance\, comedy\, and plenty of pride! \nThis event is for audiences 18+. \nFeaturing: \n\nChester’s king\, Mr Brake Down\nJazKit burlesque troupe\nThe vocal talents of Mary Elizabeth for her Pride debut\nLocal drag king Jenn Deere\n\n[ACCESS INFORMATION] \n\nHermon Arts is wheelchair accessible with a ramp\, please contact Hermon Arts at 01743 650447 for access details.\nThe show is epilepsy-safe with no flashing lights.\nClosed captions are not available\, but interpreters and translators can be accommodated\, get in touch and we can provide a script for accurate translation.\nLanyards are available for people who do not wish to partake in audience participation.\nAssistance animals welcome\, but loud music will be playing so animals in training may struggle.\nEar defenders are available to borrow from the merch table.\nWe kindly request that pets are not brought along to the performance\, in order to accommodate the sensory needs of our performers and audience.\nFor any further access queries or requirements please contact Hermon Arts!\n\n\nInfo and tickets here. \n 
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/oswestry-pride-2025/
LOCATION:Hermon Chapel Arts Centre\, Chapel Street\, Oswestry\, Shropshire\, SY11 1LF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Good Shout: Poetry in Peterborough
DESCRIPTION:Janine returns to the place she grew up with a feature set at Good Shout – her first performance in Peterborough since the city’s Radical Bookfair in 2023. \nThe evening also includes a spoken word open mic\, so you will get a good taste of poetry in Peterborough. \nA Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic In Peterborough? That’s a Good Shout\, Mate!Good Shout takes place on the first Thursday of the month at Here We Aren’t in Godric Square. \nRed more about Good Shout – poetry in Peterborough – here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/good-shout-poetry-in-peterborough/
LOCATION:Here We Aren’t\, 18 Godric Square\, Peterborough\, Cambridgeshire\, PE2 7JL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Poeting at Bearded Theory festival
DESCRIPTION:Janine will be poeting in the Something Else Tea Tent at various points during the Bearded Theory festival at Catton Hall in Derbyshire. \nThis follows her previous performance at Bearded Theory in 2023.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/poeting-at-bearded-theory-festival/
LOCATION:Catton Hall\, Catton Hall\, Catton\, Derbyshire\, DE12 8LN\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T193000
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SUMMARY:Word Central\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Watch out\, Word Central!\nJanine will be popping up to perform a single poem. She’s in town\, after all\, and previous appearances at Word Central have been most enjoyable. \nNow\, which poem will it be? \nWord Central is a free event every month at Manchester Central Library\, St Peter’s Square\, Manchester M2 5PD\nGround Floor Performance Space \nTuesday 29 April\, 6.00pm – 7.45pm\n(doors open 5.40pm) \n  \n 
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/word-central-manchester-2/
LOCATION:Manchester Central Library\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M2 5PD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T160000
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SUMMARY:Queer Coffee Link Ups\, Leicester
DESCRIPTION:At Queer Coffee Link Ups\, Leicester’s LGBT+ community gets to hear performances from most excellent local poets. \nAnd drink coffee (obvs). \nWhat better way to spend a Leicester Sunday afternoon? \nJanine will be popping up to poet at the April instalment. \nQueer Coffee Link Ups\nMore information here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/queer-coffee-link-ups-leicester/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, The Exchange Bar\, 50 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, Leicestershire\, LE1 1RD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T130008Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Scum\, Nottingham
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Scum\nJanine will be the headline poet at this Nottingham poetry night dedicated to platforming working-class\, marginalised and activist artists and creatives. \nCome to the Robin Hood in Nottingham for some ranting\, rhyming and revolting. \nPoetry Scum also includes an open mic section\, with all artists welcome.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/poetry-scum-nottingham/
LOCATION:Robin Hood\, 540 Mansfield Road\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG5 2FS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T111951
CREATED:20250202T122710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T122710Z
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SUMMARY:Soteria in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:Poetry from Janine features in the latest Soteria in the Pub. A Sunday afternoon of music\, spoken word\, information and pleasant company in support of more humane\, non-coercive mental health services. \nA work from the organisers … \nSoteria in the Pub\nJoin us another Soteria in the Pub open mic event to raise awareness for compassionate alternatives for people in distress on Sun 23rd March 2-6pm at The Betsey Trotwood (EC1R 3BL). This a private event please book a ticket online – free/donations welcome. \nSoteria London is a CIC part of the Soteria UK Network and international movement of service users\, survivors\, activists\, carers and professionals fighting for more humane\, non-coercive mental health services. We aim to build networks of support\, creativity\, and connection including houses for people in extreme distress. \nOur live open mic events at the Betsey Trotwood are safe places for people to stand up and tell their stories\, read poems and sing songs to share their hopes\, dreams and survival stories with an appreciative audience to witness. Come and join us! Whatever the mood of your music\, poems\, stories\, we want to hear you! \nWe will also be promoting Mad Kin zine \, a new zine is about the alternative kin we craft outside of psych and policing spaces to keep our communities safe. It houses calls to action from abolitionist and safe housing networks\, disabled and queer artists\, and groups resisting immigration raids. Readers tbc \nOur main guest again is Janine Booth\, author\, poet\, one woman riot\, activist and poetry editor at Asylum Magazine. Janine welcomes any poems for submission to the magazine. The house band Dadford & Son: Frank Burgess\, Will Lovering\, Eamonn Flynn will also be back to bang out some tunes. Then you !! The open mic ….. \nThis is a ticket only event\, please book in advance via Eventbrite. Tickets are free but we welcome donations of £5 – £10. All funds will be used to help fund future events\, plans and to pay performers. \nSoteria in the Pub: Feeling safe at our gig\nOur space is safe. It can be intimidating to perform songs\, poems and stories in a new space and we want everyone to feel safe. To help with any nerves or stage fright\, we have set a rehearsal date\, should you like to meet and familiarise yourself with the space. This will take place usually a week before on the evening of Tuesday 11 th March . Please email us at londonsoteria@gmail.com to confirm your attendance for a rehearsal. \nDuring the event\, we will also have a quiet room upstairs and staff will be available to be with you if you are feeling overwhelmed in any way. \nSoteria in the Pub: Keep in touch\nTo hear more about future events and to be involved in the Soteria London network: \n\nFollow our Facebook page Soteria London\n\n\nEmail us at londonsoteria@gmail.com
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/soteria-in-the-pub-2/
LOCATION:The Betsey Trotwood\, 56 Farringdon Road\, London\, EC1R 3BL\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T220000
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SUMMARY:Slamming at Some-Antics
DESCRIPTION:Following her appearance in November\, Janine returns to Leicester’s Some-Antics spoken word night. \n\n\n\nThis time round\, Janine confounds her general view that poetry is not a competitive sport by entering the two-round slam. \n\n\n\nThere’s a slam. There’s an open mic. There’s a feature poet. Should be fun. Venue: Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre\, Leicester \n\n\n\nSome-Antics!
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/slamming-at-some-antics/
LOCATION:The Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T193000
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SUMMARY:Asylum launch\, Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Help us launch the new issue of radical mental health magazine Asylum\, of which Janine is the poetry editor. \nThe one-hour online launch features contributors talking about their articles\, Janine reading some of this issue’s poems\, and information about Asylum. \nRegister here. \nAsylum launch\, Spring 2025\n 
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/asylum-launch-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T220000
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SUMMARY:Poeting in Seaford
DESCRIPTION:Janine returns to Seaford on the East Sussex coast. \nA word from the organisers in Seaford:\nA warm welcome awaits you at the Wellington Hotel for another of our popular Open Mic Poetry sessions. All are welcome to read or perform their poetry or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere as our brilliant poets spin their wondrous webs of words. \nOur guest poet this evening will be the sensational performance poet Janine Booth. \nHost of the much-missed Spoaken Word Lewes\, Janine Booth returns to East Sussex with poems serious and funny\, formal and messy\, long and short\, always engaging. Janine’s poems have been widely published in journals and anthologies\, as well as in several books of her own. \nInformation and tickets here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/poeting-in-seaford/
LOCATION:The Wellington\, 33 Steyne Road\, Seaford\, East Sussex\, BN25 1HT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250215T180000
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SUMMARY:Mad Kin zine launch
DESCRIPTION:Janine will be performing poetry to help launch Mad Kin zine.\n\n\nExpect to hear Not OK and other poems about mental health.\n\n\n\n\nA word from the organisers …\n\n\nMad Kin zine launch\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the launch of Mad Kin zine with an afternoon of poetry\, talks and workshops. This zine is about the alternative kin we craft outside of psych and policing spaces to keep our communities safe. It houses calls to action from abolitionist and safe housing networks\, disabled and queer artists\, and groups resisting immigration raids. \nA workshop on migration and policing\, led by Migrants’ Rights Network\, will be followed by poetry readings\, and a talk on radical archiving with Lamya Sadiq (MayDay Rooms) and Hel Spandler (MadZines). \nSchedule\n3pm: Zine-making & Tea\n3.30pm: Workshop\, Migrants’ Rights Network\n4.15pm: Poetry Readings\n5pm: Talk on Radical Archiving\, Hel Spandler & Lamya Sadiq \nCome along to learn about psych abolition and policing alternatives\, to exchange tools\, and to mobilise.♥ \nThe zine was created by researcher Tam Hart and artist Kat Hudson\, in partnership with Soteria London and MayDay Rooms\, supported by QUEERCIRCLE. \n\nLondon EventsQUEERCIRCLEArtWorkshop\n\nMad Kin zine launch: Access information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWe strive to provide a physical environment that is accessible to all visitors. This includes: \n\nOffering ground-level\, step-free access to our spaces.\nOffering elevator access to our project space located on the first floor.\nProviding accessible restrooms for all genders on every floor of our venues.\nProviding folding chairs or other forms of seating at every venue.\nWelcoming assistive animal at our spaces and events.\nDesignating drop-off zones and parking spots within the Design District for visitors with disabilities on Phoenix Avenue which is 160 meters away.\nSome in person and digital events can be offered with a BSL interpreter. Please contact us one week in advance of the event and we will try to accommodate this.Contact alex@queercircle.org for any additional access needs\n\n\nMad Kin zine launch: tickets\nInformation and tickets here.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/mad-kin-zine-launch/
LOCATION:Queercircle\, Building 4\, 3 Barton Yard\, London\, SE10 0BN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T223000
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SUMMARY:NeurodiVERSE for the Fire Brigades Union
DESCRIPTION:Janine provides poetic entertainment for Fire Brigades Union members at the union’s Disabled and Neurodivergent Members’ Forum in Leeds. \nAlso performing will be neurodivergent poets Kate Fox and Rick Dove. \nPrivate event.
URL:https://janinebooth.com/event/neurodiverse-for-the-fire-brigades-union/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel\, Sweet Street\, Leeds\, United Kingdom
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