TWOOMPH! ft Toria Garbutt

A gathering for poets and prose writers in Teesside, offering a platform to lauch new books and celebrate community writing, and a supportive space for individuals to share their words and weirdness.

This month we rejoice that the force of nature that is Toria Garbutt is with us as guest headliner!

Since bursting onto the scene in 2014, Toria has been a regular tour support for Dr John Cooper Clarke, most recently on his ‘Luckiest Guy Alive' tour on which Toria performed extensively at venues across the UK and Europe.

This event is hosted by Julie Easley for TWP, but is open to audience and readers of all genders - where necessary, priority for time on the mic will go to women/GNC poets.

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Pay What You Can, suggested donation £3 but you can give more - or choose a Free ticket, no questions asked.

A free masterclass with Toria will be available immediately prior to this event, running 5.30pm-7pm in either Chapel or the Sanctuary Space next door. This workshop is provided by Borderlands as part of , a 5-month programme of events paving the way for the appointment of a Poet Laureate for South Teesside in 2026. Tickets for the workshop will be available soon via Borlderlands' website.

Truth on the Page: Writing with Vulnerability and Authority
This is a workshop for poets who are ready to go deeper, to write work that doesn’t just sound good but feels true. Through guided exercises, discussion, and shared reading, we’ll explore how vulnerability, honesty, and lived experience can elevate your writing from the personal to the universal.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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