Poeting at the Croak Club, Worthing
Hosted by self-proclaimed Bard of Worthing, Joe Bunn, the Croak Club takes place at the Toad in the Hole pub, and this episode features Janine as guest poet.
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Janine has performed at hundreds of gigs around the UK, and internationally in Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Toronto, New York City, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle NSW.
She regularly performs at music gigs as well as spoken word events; at festivals including Edinburgh, Tolpuddle, South Downs, Glastonwick, Something Else and Shambala; at trade union, Labour Party, political and campaign events; as part of the NeurodiVERSE crew; and in solidarity with strikers alongside fellow Poets on the Picket Line; and with (other) Loud Women.
Funny, biting and original.
Francesca Martinez
Janine Booth is an incredible performer - like a mature Kae Tempest her words simultaneously entertain and cut deeply into the heart of social justice, human frailty and what it means to be an ethical person in this world, while never skipping a beat.
Magdalena Ball, Compulsive Reader (New South Wales)
Janine Booth is a 1980s poet who just happens to be a 2010s poet too: her vitriol and stage-presence are, if anything, more finely-honed than they were back then (she's put the years in, after all) and it's great to see her winning over new audiences every time she performs. And even better, she's not simply resurrecting past glories but continues to produce new material all the time. Highly recommended!
Russell Thompson, Apples and Snakes
A one-woman riot.
Joelle Taylor
Janine Booth brings humour to her politics. Her poetry is passionate and on point, and audiences are won over by her down to earth manner and wry witticisms. Don't let the bastards grind you dour.
Tim Wells
Janine Booth will have you belly-laughing at her witty observations on life, then takes you to a place where you truly see through the eyes of those we often don't, but need to see if we are to be better people. All done with the intensity and connection that only a fine and passionate poet can do.
Michael Reynolds, Passionate Tongues, Melbourne
As ever, Janine’s poetry charmed, wowed and inspired a packed venue. I’m always amazed how she gains and holds the attention of an audience who’ve come to watch loud music, and immediately turns them into fans. Love her to bits.
Cassandra Fox, Loud Women
Utterly magnificent.
Phill Jupitus
Janine Booth came to Sunday Slips and blew our mind. Her words are full of honesty and power, she welcomes communication and growth! Janine shook our souls and moved the dialogue of the night to a deeper meaning. She always has a home in Berlin at Sunday Slips. Thank You Janine Booth, from the family at FREUDIAN slip club.
Liliana Velásquez
Janine is absolutely brilliant - witty, sharp, radical, passionate, intense, one of the best performance poets around.
Attila the Stockbroker
Side splitting and hard hitting.
Oliver New, Ealing Trades Union Council
Janine Booth is one of the best spoken-word artists around and her characteristic humour, laced with biting truths and social commentary, never fails to move hearts and minds.
Bob Oram, Morning Star
Brilliant. Her poem 'Night Tube' is Auden-esque.
Jeremy Corbyn MP
Hosted by self-proclaimed Bard of Worthing, Joe Bunn, the Croak Club takes place at the Toad in the Hole pub, and this episode features Janine as guest poet.
Janine brings some poetic flavour ot this local Labour Party festive fling.
Venue to be confirmed.
Along with Nick Degg, Janine is a feature poet at this event at the Old Needleworks in Redditch, hosted by the Word Association.
There is also an open mic.
Celebrating William Blake in Sussex
Venue: St. Mary's Church, Felpham, PO22 7PF
Join us for jazz, talks, poetry, roots and more. With performance poet Janine Booth, jazz duo Sloth in the City, broadcaster Tamsin Rosewell, and Poetry in Motion with Charlotte Glasson (sax), Chris Hardy (guitar/words) and Barry Smith (poetry).
Janine and other poets feature in this online showcase.
For information and to book your (free) place, click here.
Janine features at this poetry and spoken word event in the fabulous surroundings of Manchester Central Library.
Janine will be contributing a couple of poems from Amplify to Darren Poyzer's excellent weekly Sunday Service.
An hour of live music and community chat. Free, click in live @ www.poyzer.com or via any of the socials, with large screen smart TV via You Tube
A half-hour poetry set for Janine at an excellent festival in Portsmouth.
And look at all those great acts supporting her!
Janine introduces her new poetry collection, Amplify, to the folkies of Portslade.
Venue: The Railway Inn, 2 Station Rd, Portslade, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN41 1GA
Join us for Soteria in the Pub, our open mic event to raise awareness for compassionate alternatives in mental health, at The Betsey Trotwood in Farringdon (London EC1R 3BL).