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Poets of the Machine

Contains 6 performances.
  • Birdyak, Emile Sercombe, Poets of the Machine, Alquimia

    Birdyak, Emile Sercombe, Poets of the Machine, Alquimia

    4 March 1994 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (182)
  • The Final: New Performance Poet of the Year Award 1994

    The Final: New Performance Poet of the Year Award 1994

    5 October 1994 at 
    Battersea Arts Centre (London - Wandsworth) (499)
    This was the first performance poetry competition held by Apples and Snakes. Joolz, Lemn Sissay and Patience Agbabi also did guest performances. According to the flyer, there were eight knock-out heats before the last eight performed in the Final. The heats were held on 24 and 31st August and September 7th. The Winner was ...
  • poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 9)

    poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 9)

    27 September 1995 at 
    BASE Theatre Company (London - Southwark) (13)
    This was a series of performance events from 13 September – 7 October 1995. In association with The BASE Theatre Company.
  • Poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 10)

    Poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 10)

    28 September 1995 at 
    BASE Theatre Company (London - Southwark) (13)
    This was a series of performance events from 13 September – 7 October 1995. In association with The BASE Theatre Company.
  • Poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 11)

    Poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 11)

    29 September 1995 at 
    BASE Theatre Company (London - Southwark) (13)
    This was a series of performance events from 13 September – 7 October 1995. In association with The BASE Theatre Company.
  • Poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 12)

    Poetry 'n' Jazz - (Perf 12)

    30 September 1995 at 
    BASE Theatre Company (London - Southwark) (13)
    This was a series of performance events from 13 September – 7 October 1995. In association with The BASE Theatre Company.
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