Events

More Poetry is an intimate, friendly evening with a guest poet and open mic and began in ’05. You may be a seasoned pro, a never-read-before beginner or just someone who enjoys poetry. You’re welcome!

The Coffee Shop, 13 Leyden Street, E1 7LE, a five minute walk from Liverpool Street Station.

It’s 7.15 for 7.45 on the first Monday of every month except January and August.

2014 dates

Wednesday  2 April  – Graham Buchan

Monday 12 May – Louise Warren

Monday  9 June – Steve Pottinger

More Poetry is also on Facebook and Myspace.

Here’s what some of our guest poets have said about More Poetry at the old Stoney Street cafe:

“A lovely, crazy, earnest night of poetry, tucked neatly in the labyrinth of Borough Market, open-armed, giddy, and sporting the classiest lectern of any poetry night anywhere.” – Guy Jackson

“More Poetry has gotta be one of the most intimate and unusual poetry readings in the capital. Held in a historic building above a cafe in Borough Market it’s really fun, and there’s good quality work.”
– Tom Chivers

“More Poetry’s setting makes it feel like a get-together in a friend’s living room: it’s intimate and inviting, making it a pleasure for both readers and listeners to attend. Plus, Ken Champion’s welcoming and easy-going manner puts everyone at ease. Do make time for  More Poetry.”
– Pierre Ringwald

“Stoney Street Cafe has an atmosphere all of its own. It’s small, intimate, but right in the centre of a working London and thriving market, and where better to read and hear poetry but in the heart of the city.”
– Wendy French