Poetry with Open Mic hosted by Maggie Brookes-Butt, Nancy Charley & Martyn Crucefix
Schedule
Tue Oct 07 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Maidstone Museums | Maidstone, EN
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Bring your ear, your words, and your curiosity.Join us for an evening celebrating the quiet power of poetry—and the boldness of every voice.
Part of Maidstone LitFest, this special event brings together acclaimed poets Maggie Brookes-Butt, Nancy Charley, and Martyn Crucefix for an evening of readings, reflections, and community creativity. Whether you're drawn to beautifully crafted poems or eager to share your own voice, this relaxed session promises inspiration and connection.
🌟 Event Highlights
Poetry Readings from Three Acclaimed Voices
Enjoy readings from Maggie Brookes-Butt, including selections from Wish – New and Selected Poems (Greenwich Exchange, 2025), which weaves together themes of women’s strength, love for our planet, and the bittersweet joys of grandmotherhood.
Nancy Charley and Martyn Crucefix will also share from their powerful and thought-provoking collections.
Open Mic – Your Turn to Shine
Bring a poem (your own or a favourite), song, or spoken-word piece—and join our welcoming open mic. First-timers are warmly encouraged! Participants can share one poem each—our host will coordinate on the night.
Community & Connection
Enjoy a friendly, inclusive atmosphere as we celebrate poetry’s ability to bring people together. Applaud, reflect, and share in an evening of heartfelt expression.
Suitable for: Poets, writers, performers, and anyone aged 16+ with a taste for poetry and storytelling.
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Where is it happening?
Maidstone Museums, Maidstone, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
