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Hammer And Tongue

Komedia

Spoken word gigs can be a mixed bag, varying wildly in quality from the miserably dry to the truly inspiring. The 12 poets in the Hammer and Tongue UK Slam final, however, are all winners of regional slams across the country and promise a consistently decent level of quality. Performance poetry has an emphasis on performance, naturally, and as a result the line-up features a plethora of irrepressible and distinctive personalities. The eclectic and, at times, explosive brew makes for marvellous entertainment, uplifting, absurd, humorous and thought provoking. If spoken word isn't your thing you probably wouldn't think to attend a Hammer And Tongue type event, but if you've an attention span longer than that of a gnat's, you cannot fail to enjoy.

Komedia, 18 May, 7.30pm, £5.00 (£4.00), fpp 36

tw rating: 5/5

published: May-2009

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