Janine's poetic performances.
Funny, biting and original.
Francesca Martinez
Brilliant. Her poem 'Night Tube' is Auden-esque.
Jeremy Corbyn MP
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
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
Stormed my Glastonwick festival in 2015, will go down equally well at a union rally, a poetry festival, a punk gig, or anywhere where people appreciate intelligent, angry, funny words.
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
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At Housman's Bookshop, 5 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, London N1 9DX.
Join Janine and special guests including Tim Wells and Owen Collins to launch her new poetry collection, Ranting Rhyming Revolting.
Entry is £3, redeemable against any purchase (so you get it back buying the book!).
Details at Housman's website.
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ABOUT MOUTHS WIDE SHUT POETRY:
A monthly space to explore, experience & experiment, with prattling prose & poetry.
We're a fully inclusive, fully accessible space open to every poet from all walks of life - old and new - who are looking for a small and welcoming community. Expect riffing by candlelight in a centuries-old Chapel.
Last Saturday of every month.
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A night of top notch badass woman-lead NEW YEAR celebration, in Finsbury Park's finest venue, Silver Bullet.
Line-up for FRIDAY 8 January 2016:
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Join us at The Kitchen @the Bridge, 73-81 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0NQ
This event is free of charge: please email crocker.becky@gmail.com to confirm your attendance so we can ensure that there is enough food and drink!
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The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3BL
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Janine will be the feature poet at Well Versed! at Doncaster's Brewery & Tap.
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Janine joins a packed line-up of Singers, Stand-up, Spoken Word:
*Good Ship, Kilburn High Rd, NW6*
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Union Tavern, Kings Cross, WC1X 9AA
On September 13 jailed Iranian trade unionist and socialist Shahrokh Zamani was found dead in his prison cell.
As well as being a tragedy, Shahrokh’s death was a blow to workers’ struggles in Iran and internationally – and a reminder of the need for continued, and intensified, solidarity with the Iranian working class.
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Venue: Vout-O-Reenee's Club
The Crypt
30 Prescot Street E1 8BB
Nearest tube stations: Tower Hill, Aldgate East.
(Janine's slot is 6.50-7pm)
