Soiree of Stories

On this page, you will find all the details about our Soiree of Stories event upcoming at the start of next year.

Keep an eye out here for the newest updates about performers and artists, including our date once confirmed.

Summary

Our Soiree of Stories event taking place on the 20th September from 6:30pm - 9:30pm will be an evening of storytelling and community. The aim is to use poetry and sharing stories as a way to come together to support those facing adversity and hardship.

There will be guest performers and also an open mic for anyone who would like to get involved. You are invited to join the conversation and share stories or even just join as a listener.

We will be providing refreshments: barista service and snacks.

Programme of Events

Welcome/Introduction to TMP
Open mic sign-ups
Guest Poet: Sarah Brassington
Break
Refreshments (Soft Drinks/Coffee/Snack Basket)
Guest Poet: Jody Lee
Headliner: Lewis Buxton
Acoustic Set: Not A Horse
Closing Thanks

Ongoing throughout the evening:
Hope Tree: An installation for anyone to contribute a message/poem to
Raffle

Performers

We are very pleased to announce some exciting guest performers for our Soiree of Stories event, including cohosting with the amazing Toast Poetry a local Norwich poetry company with years of experience.

It’s poetry, but not as you know it.
It’s belly laughs, sharp lines and occasionally… tears.
It’s stand-up, storytelling and a bit of shouting in a good way.

TOAST is a live poetry evening that’s funny, emotional and 100% entertaining – even if you think you don’t like poetry.

Lewis Buxton

Born 1993, Lewis Buxton is a writer and performer whose work has appeared in Poetry Review The Rialto and The Independent and won the Winchester Poetry Prize. He is the author of Boy in Various Poses (Nine Arches Press) and Mate Arias (The Emma Press). His one person theatre show ‘FRIEND’ is on tour in 2024-25. He lives in Norfolk. 

Not A Horse

Formed in 2024, Not A Horse are guitarist Billy and vocalist Annie, and recently welcomed Simon on percussion to bring the beats! Their original music is heavily influenced by the 90s alt-rock and indie they grew up on, together with sprinkles of metal and pretty much anything else you can think of (apart from country. Billy draws the line there… each to their own!) All three are passionate about music and performing, and their enthusiasm is obvious on stage - it's always an entertaining show!

Jody Lee

Jody Lee, also known as The Skinny Poet, is a powerful voice for recovery and resilience. With lived experience of abuse, homelessness, and addiction, Jody's poetry offers raw honesty and profound insight. Now in active recovery, Jody dedicates his life to helping others, facilitating creative writing and music workshops with Status Creative CIC, and empowering individuals through psychoeducation as a counsellor and workshop facilitator for The Adam Project. Jody's performance promises to be a moving reflection on the journey from darkness to hope.  