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our ‘Tubthumping’ night returns for 2023 in a brand-new venue! we were all gutted to see The Constitutional close its doors for the final time, but the Old Woollen is one of the most exciting venues with an LS postcode and we’re buzzing to have been given the opportunity to programme there.

up first – pulling no punches – Steven ‘Polarbear’ Camden and Jasmine Gardosi! tickets are available here for £11 plus booking fee.

Nymphs & Thugs | Tubthumping June 2023
Tubthumping at Old Woollen, Farsley on Thursday 8 June

we’ve decided to trial a new semi-regular series of intimate live poetry events at the snug in Hyde Park Book Club. this will feature extended sets by our headline act, followed by a relaxed interview and q+a. our very first headliner is Stephen James Smith!

Snug Sessions with Stephen James Smith on Tuesday 25 April

the event will be hosted by Matt Abbott, who will also be Stephen’s support act. tickets are available here for £8/6.

Chelping returns for 2023 with its 20th installment, starring Clare Shaw and Nafeesa Hamid on Thursday 16 March! join us in the breathtaking 255-year-old The Leeds Library for one of the city’s leading poetry nights.

unfortunately, at the time of typing, all of the open mic slots have gone. apologies for any disappointment caused.

Chelping at The Leeds Library on Thursday 16 March
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our final event of 2022 sees us team up with Bad Betty Press on the Leeds leg of their UK! we’ll be returning to Hyde Park Book Club on Thursday 24 November with an outstanding line-up of poets for your hearts and minds.

tickets cost £6 (£4 concessions) and are available here.

Nymphs & Thugs x Bad Betty in Leeds on Thursday 24 November
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our final Chelping event of 2022 takes place at The Leeds Library on Thursday 17 November, and our feature poets are Cecilia Knapp and Rommi Smith! there’ll also be open mic hosted by Matt Abbott, with slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

tickets are available here for £5.

Chelping at The Leeds Library on Thursday 17 November
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