Speaking online about Railworkers 200
Janine will be speaking at this online event about two centuries of railworkers, their lives and struggles.
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Soteria in the Pub, London
The Betsey Trotwood 56 Farringdon Road, London, United KingdomTwo months after her previous appearance, Janine once again puts in a turn for Soteria in the Pub! Spend the afternoon in great company, with entertaining and thought-provoking contributions, and all for the very worthy cause of supporting Soteria London, ... Read More
Survivors’ Poetry, London
The legendary Survivors’ Poetry is back in-person and kicking! Join 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! ... Read More
Arts Junction, Arundel
Victoria Institute Tarrant Street, Arundel, West Sussex, United KingdomTwo years after her storming previous appearance, Janine is the guest poet at the South Downs Poetry Festival's Arts Junction event. In the upstairs Red Room of the Victoria Institute, Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG. More information and tickets here. ... Read More
1: One union for all educators: Why? and How?
OnlineVirtual EventOne union for all educators: Why? and How? Janine will be speaking at this online meeting for educators and education union activists. Also speaking will be Rachel Ferraby, support staff representative on the National Executive of the National Education Union. ... Read More
Grantham Labour’s answer to Thatcher Fest
Grantham Railway Club Huntingtower Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United KingdomThatcher Fest? Seriously?! Yes, Grantham is actually celebrating the centenary of the birth of its most notorious resident - Margent Thatcher, Milk Snatcher. After all, some Tories suggested a few years back that they might organise an alternative to Glastonbury ... Read More
Poeting in Peterborough with Attila
33 1/3 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomJanine and Attila the Stockbroker team up for an original 1980s ranting crew reunion gig in Peterborough, the city where Janine (allegedly) grew up. We're going to the Posh match in the afternoon, then performing some rather less posh poetry ... Read More
Talking about Poplarism 1921 at East End Conference
The Astronomer 125-129 Middlesex Street, London, United KingdomJanine will be giving an illustrated talk about Poplarism and the 1921 Poplar Council rates rebellion at the start of this weekend conference. 'Poplarism' was the term given to the approach taken by Labour councils which refused to punish local ... Read More
Launch of Left Cultures 4, Bristol
Bookhaus 4 Rope Walk, Bristol, United KingdomJanine 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.
Launch of Asylum, Autumn 2025
OnlineJoin us online to launch the new issue of radical mental health magazine Asylum. Janine is the Poetry Editor of Asylum and a member of its Editorial Board. Her son Joe Booth will be among the speakers at the launch, ... Read More
Poetry for Soteria in the Pub
The Betsey Trotwood 56 Farringdon Road, London, United KingdomJanine returns to Soteria in the Pub to again deliver a set of entertaining, thought-provoking poetry. Dadford and Sons provide the musical entertainment, and a series of 'open mic' contributions will no doubt include singing, poetry, speeches, storytelling and more. ... Read More
Open mic poetry in Shrewsbury
In Good Hands 88-90 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United KingdomJoin Janine, Sofia and friends at In Good Hands in Shrewsbury for an evening of open mic, with poetic contributions from those in attendance. It's a great venue, where Janine has performed twice previously. Come along to contribute, or just ... Read More
Autscape 2025: Building autistic space in and through trade unions
The Hayes Swanwick, DerbyshireJanine 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.
We Are The Headliners, Leicester
Leicester Central Library Bishop St, Leicester, United KingdomWe Are The Headliners is a monthly, Saturday afternoon poetry event in Leicester Central Library.
Queer Out Loud, Plymouth
B-Bar The Barbican Theatre, Castle St, Plymouth, Devon, United KingdomJanine is the feature poet at Plymouth's 'Queer Out Loud'. Following last year's excellent gig, Janine will entertain the good people of Plymouth again, and will also sit back and enjoy the open mic. Queer Out Loud: a word from ... Read More
Soteria in the Pub
The Betsey Trotwood 56 Farringdon Road, London, United KingdomPoeting for humane, non-coercive mental health services. Ticket information to follow.
Poeting in the Forest of Dean
Jolter, Mitcheldean Unit 3/6 The Mews, Brook Street, Mitcheldean, GloucestershireJanine returns to the Forest of Dean to perform at Mitcheldean's regular poetry night at Jolter's. It is nearly five years since Janine's last visit to the area, so expect loads of fabulous new material. Tickets: £6
We Shall Overcome – Derby
Dubrek Studios Bridge Street, Derby, United KingdomJanine delivers a poetry set as part of an awesome bill at We Shall Overcome's all-day event. The line-up: Matt Johnson Joe Solo Attila the Stockbroker Jonny Wallis Luddites UK Mary Moden Band Just Fran Matt Hill Sophie Sparham Janine ... Read More
Oswestry Pride Cabaret 2025
Hermon Chapel Arts Centre Chapel Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, United KingdomAfter Janine's performance at Oswestry Pride last year, they've only gone and invited her back! Oswestry Pride cabaret - a word from the organisers For Oswestry Pride's second year they return with an 18+ only variety show at the jewel ... Read More
Good Shout: Poetry in Peterborough
Here We Aren't 18 Godric Square, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomJanine returns to the place she grew up with a feature set at Good Shout - her first performance of poetry in Peterborough since the city's Radical Bookfair in 2023.
Poeting at Bearded Theory festival
Catton Hall Catton Hall, Catton, Derbyshire, United KingdomJanine will be poeting in the Something Else Tea Tent at various points during the Bearded Theory festival at Catton Hall in Derbyshire. This follows her previous performance at Bearded Theory in 2023.
Word Central, Manchester
Manchester Central Library St Peter's Square, ManchesterWatch out, Word Central! Janine 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. Now, which poem will it be? Word Central is a free ... Read More
Queer Coffee Link Ups, Leicester
The Exchange The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, United KingdomAt Queer Coffee Link Ups, Leicester's LGBT+ community gets to hear performances from most excellent local poets.
Poetry Scum, Nottingham
Robin Hood 540 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomPoetry Scum Janine will be the headline poet at this Nottingham poetry night dedicated to platforming working-class, marginalised and activist artists and creatives. Come to the Robin Hood in Nottingham for some ranting, rhyming and revolting. Poetry Scum also includes ... Read More