Country’s Most Published Living Poet At The Beach
Martin Newell, is to headline a fantastic line up of local and national poets at the Beach and Barnicott on the 30th May from 8pm.
Described as the ‘Wild Man of Wivenhoe’, Martin is best known nationally for his poetry and humorous writing and internationally for his rock music.
He has dozens of published verse and one rock memoir ‘This little Ziggy’.
As a broadcaster he has frequently been heard on national BBC radio in programmes such as ‘Off the Page’, ‘Loose Ends’, ‘The Today Programme’ and ‘Poetry Please’.
First published in the Guardian in 1984 he has also been a major contributor to Mojo, Viz Magazine and The Sunday Express where he is now poet- in- residence.
Martin has been described as a warm, funny and enigmatic performer.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a performance from the country’s most published living poet.
Martin will be supported by the quirky and alluring Annie Freud, who has two publications The Greatest Man There Ever Was, and The Mirabelle’s by Picador and by Kim Squirrell, recently published in a new anthology with her earthy and sensuous verse.
Entrance is £8 on the door, with an £18 two course Posh Nosh food and ticket deal available.
For further details ring Beach and Barnicott on 01308 455688
http://beachandbarnicott.co.uk/
