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Soiree of Stories
All Soiree of Stories details for 7th Feb 2026, plus performer and artist updates.
Summary
Our Soiree of Stories event taking place on the 7th February 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 as well as stories from our members sharing the impact The Matthew Project has had on their lives.
We will be providing refreshments of barista service and snacks, as well as a meal included with your ticket price.
Programme of Events
Welcome/Introduction to TMP
Headliner: James McDermott
Break for intermission meal
Guest Poets: Sarah Brassington & Jody Lee
Refreshments (Soft Drinks/Coffee/Snack Basket)
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 be welcoming some highly acclaimed guest performers to The Matthew Project for the evening.
Award-winning, acclaimed poet and playwright, James McDermott has written several plays across the country, as well as being widely published for his poetry and being a writer on Eastenders since 2021.
Funny, warm and insightful, James' poetry offers a unique perspective on life, exploring themes of identity and life in Norfolk with wit and emotional depth.
His work spans theatre, television, radio and poetry as well as being a creative writing lecturer at the University of east Anglia.
Tickets
