Shangwe Poetry Events
 Shangwe is the vibrant and energising monthly performance poetry space, launched in January 2006 by Nicole Moore, currently hosted by Peter Kallon (aka ‘Achilles’), which showcases and promotes fresh emerging artists’ talent in a supportive atmosphere.
Each Shangwe event features two poets, followed by questions from the audience. Open mic performers are welcome and often perform here for the first time.
 
The Poetry Café is an intimate venue and a real hub of the poetry community.
Poetry Café:
22 Betterton Street , Covent Garden, London WC2H 9BX
Frequency:
last Thursday of the month. 8-10pm
Open mic:
sign up at 7.30pm
Prices:
£5/£3 concs (on the door)
"What Shangwe means to me,
I began attending Shangwe last August 06, initially as a featured poet along with Louise Hercules and Nicola Greenwood. Before the night itself I had written three new poems...
Grace Quansah (aka Akuba)
"Shangwe has a great atmosphere which is uplifting and inspiring."
Poetry Café regular
"It really was my pleasure to perform that night and thank you for inviting me to do so..."
Achilles
"Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thanks for a great show last night and for the invitation to feature at a later date."
Metis
"Can I just say thank you so much for the organising of the poetry night, I had a great time and am looking forward to many more..."
Nicola Greenwood
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Shangwe’s Featured Poet Biographies:
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