Category Archives: Poetry, language and spoken word

Reviews of spoken word performances and word-related posts

The Girl of Ink and Stars

Posted on January 2, 2021 by punctualsally

The Girl of Ink and Stars – review Satinder Chohan, based on the book by Kiran Millwood HargraveThe Spark Arts for Children in association with Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries This review first appeared in British Theatre Guide As we … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word | Tagged Adel Al-Salloum, Craig Vear, Isle of Joya, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Satinder Chohan, The Girl of Ink and Stars, The Spark Arts for Children | Leave a comment

Taking tea with Alan Bennett

Posted on May 28, 2020 by punctualsally

This feature first appeared in British Theatre Guide Who said never meet your heroes? Whoever it was, and whilst they are often right, I’d like to present some evidence to the contrary, specifically a memorable encounter (for me) with Alan … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word, Theatre Reviews | Tagged Alan Bennett, Frances de la Tour, Leicester, Linda Bassett, National Theatre, People, Richard III, York | Leave a comment

Stories from Home – review (streamed)

Posted on May 28, 2020 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in British Theatre Guide In pre-lockdown times, Leicester-based children’s arts organisation The Spark Arts for Children (the Spark) create opportunities for children to get involved in the arts via projects in schools, libraries and venues as … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word, Theatre Reviews | Tagged David Parkin, Ines Sampaio, Leicester, Spark at Home, Spart Arts for Children, Stories from Home, Tia Chand-Corey | Leave a comment

Nest – review

Posted on February 12, 2020 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in British Theatre Guide Akin Theatre in association with artsdepot present Nest written by Anna Beecher directed by Rachel Lincoln Attenborough Arts 10 and 11 February 2020 “This is the world and you are in it,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word, Theatre Reviews | Tagged Akin Theatre, Anna Beecher, artsdepot, Attenborough Arts, Emma Bentley, Leicester, Louisa Hollway, Nest, Rachel Lincoln, Spark Arts for Children, The Spark Festival | Leave a comment

Joygernaut – review

Posted on October 15, 2018 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in Sabotage Reviews Joygernaut written and performed by Andy Craven-Griffiths Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester Joy – what is it good for? Most would likely agree the answer is ‘quite a lot’, and as we wade our … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word, Theatre Reviews | Tagged Andy Craven-Griffiths, Attenborough Arts Centre, audience participation, interactive theatre, Joygernaut, Leicester, spoken word | Leave a comment

The Fall of Byron Montrose. Poet. Gentleman. Lover – review

Posted on February 26, 2018 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in Sabotage Reviews The Fall of Byron Montrose. Poet. Gentleman. Lover written and performed by Ben Macpherson Upstairs at the Western, Leicester After the recent UK Pun Championships, Leicester’s long-running comedy festival features another dip into wordplay, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Poetry, language and spoken word | Tagged Ben Macpherson, Leicester, Leicester Comedy Festival, puns, UK Pun Championships, Upstairs at the Western | Leave a comment

UK Pun Championships 2018 – review

Posted on February 15, 2018 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in Sabotage Reviews Leicester Comedy Festival presents UK Pun Championships De Montfort Hall, Leicester After puns galore on the trending #UKPunDay, it seems we all have a pun up our sleeve, with everyone from the Royal … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Poetry, language and spoken word | Tagged Adele Cliff, Colin Leggo, De Montfort Hall, EL Baldiniho, Iain MacDonald, Jason Byrne, Julian Lee, Leicester, Rob Thomas, Samantha Baines, Tim Andrews, UK Pun Championships, UKPunDay | Leave a comment

UniSlam18 – review

Posted on February 2, 2018 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in Sabotage Reviews Final of UniSlam18 Curve Theatre, Leicester 28 January 2018 In a wash of blue light, Curve’s Studio stage is simply dressed: four mics are lined downstage, three shard-like trophies on a small table … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word | Tagged Bath Spa University, Bridget Minamore, Curve, Erin Bolens, Kat Francois, Kayo Chingonyi, Leicester, Poetry Society, Rob Auton, Toby Campion, UniSlam18, University of Kent, University of Manchester, Vanessa Kisuule | Leave a comment

Bad language

Posted on January 27, 2018 by punctualsally

Who wants to read a book about grammar and punctuation? Thought not. It is likely, if you had such a book, it would be purely for reference purposes – your job, your studies but, ultimately, a purely functional item. Anyway, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word | Tagged apostrophes, grammar, How to swear, Leicester, punctuation, Simon Griffin, Stephen Wildish, swearing, writer | Leave a comment

Above the Mealy-mouthed Sea – review

Posted on January 13, 2018 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in Sabotage Reviews Unholy Mess and Omnibus Theatre present Above the Mealy-mouthed Sea by Jemima Foxtrot and Lucy Allan directed by Lucy Allan designed by Mayou Trikerioti at Upstairs at the Western (part of Find the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, language and spoken word, Theatre Reviews | Tagged Above the Mealy-mouthed Sea, Find the right Words, Jemima Foxtrot, Jess Green, Leicester, Lucy Allan, Mayou Trikerioti, Omnibus theatre, Sabotage Reviews, Saboteur Awards, Unholy Mess, Upstairs at the Western | Leave a comment