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The Week in Books: From Poetry, Jazz Fusion to Alexei Sayle

Jon Davis | Tuesday 22 March, 2011 19:28

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Mad March Hares 7.30pm TONIGHT
Three harebrained performers unleash a night of scintillating storytelling. Hugh Lupton, Tim Ralphs and Jan Blake offer up their gleeful and absurd tales.
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E1 6LA. £8

Tongue Fu 8pm Thurs 24th
When spoken word’s just not enough, why not add a live jazz band. Hosted by storyteller Ventriloquist, tonight pits Zena Edwards, Testament and Siddhartha Bose against each other in a night of improvised poetry and jazz. Watch this.
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E1 6LA. £7

Short story workshop with Alexei Sayle and Vicky Grut 10.30am Sat 26th
If you’re in need of some short story tips, get a hot ticket for this workshop with comedian and writer Alexei Sayle and creative writing guru Vicky Grut.
The Rugby Tavern, 19 Great James St, WC1N 3ES. £120 including lunch

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