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The Week in Books: From Hammer & Tongues to Apples & Snakes

Jon Davis | Monday 7 March, 2011 13:08

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Hammer & Tongue 7.30pm Monday 7th March
Housed in the Dalston’s newly opened The Victoria, this spoken word night features Salena Godden, Tuggstar and Rob Auton, as well as an open slam slot.
The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Rd, Dalston, London, E8 3AS. £5

Exiled Lit Café 6.30pm Monday 7th March
Exiled writers from the Arab world respond to the tremendous upheavals in their home countries with poetry and literature. Features Egyptian novelist Khalid Albarry amongst a host of others.
Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3GA. £5

Apples & Snakes 8pm Wednesday 9th March
As one of the leading organisations in performance poetry, Apples & Snakes always offers a great evening. Tonight’s wordmongers include spoken word celeb Polarbear and the rising stars, Indigo Williams, Professor Elemental and Mia Jerome.
Soho Theatre, 21 Dean St, London W1D 3NE. £8

The Raven’s Reading Club 6.30pm Wednesday 9th March
This monthly reading group stages impromptu cult film and TV scripts. The script won’t be revealed until the night, but if you fancy playing Darth Vadar or Basil Fawltry with minimal sound effects and a pint in hand, this is certainly the evening for you.
The Miller, 96 Snowfields Rd, SE1 3SS. £3

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