10 DAYS IN DUBLIN

SPOKEN WORDJULY 4- 13 2013

Hey!

I’m Aisling and I’m this year’s 10 Days in Dublin Spoken Word Coordinator.

I can hardly express how excited and impressed I am with the Spoken Word

programme this year and would be as brazen to say I think it’s the strongest

strand in the festival this year. The Spoken Word scene in Ireland is exploding

at the moment and this programme’s eclectic mix encapsulates that. From

some of Ireland’s best contemporary poets and performance poets to new

emerging artists attempting to shake up the traditional delivery in multi-

disciplinary formats. We’ve loads of beautiful and interesting collaborations

also taking place. There’s something for everyone from spontaneous poetry

and role playing to storytelling and speed connecting. Overall I’m delighted

with everyone of my acts and am incredibly proud of this group of artists.

The ladies from Bare Hands and the Ash Sessions combine to bring you a mini Electric Picnic in the heart of Dublin. Featuring Ireland’s leading performance poets Abby Oliviera, Andre K’por and John Cummins, hilariously dark and mischievous tales from Paul Timoney along with a dazzling array of alternative/indie/folk music from Sinead White, Ria Czerniak, Red Sail, Johnny Murphy, Pearse McGloughlin and Justin Grounds. Come. It will only be amazing.

BARING OUR ASHES

JULY 11TH • 8PM • THE SUGAR CLUB • €10/€8

JULY 5TH • 7.30PM • AVENUE ROAD • €5/€4

‘We are all on a life long journey and the core of its meaning, the terrible demand of its centrality is forgiving and being forgiven.’

Drifts observes the inextricable links between relationships, addiction and the search for absolution through spoken word and film.Explore the lives of two bodies as they drift into a state that is resisting their return certain that forgiveness will be their reprieve.

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DRIFTSPRESENTED BY ANGIE BUTLER

An enthralling and entertaining evening is to be had in the company of three eclectic artists: all round entertainer Dave Hynes who performs stand-up comedy/sketches and poetry/spoken word, Aideen McQueen a brilliant stand up destined for greater things and Piaras Dineen, a gifted spoken word artist. Also on display is a wall of words as art in Accents throughout the festival.

JULY 9TH • 7PM • ACCENTS • FREE

A-MUSINGSPRESENTED BY DAVE HYNES

A lying contest with an edge – literally. Any who fail to tell a new lie lose their heads. The King of Syria is not a man to be trifled with. Obsessed with deception he’s determined to learn all the lies in the world.Clare Muireann Murphy at her best, weaving together this tale of deception & truth. A show not to be missed!

Devised from Rafik Schami’s Damascus Nights.

THE KING OF LIESPRESENTED BY CLARE MUIREANN MURPHY

JULY 5TH - 6TH • 6PM • 60 MINS • THE NEW THEATRE • €5

Droppin The Act are a high-energy performance poetry duo made up of Dave Lordan and Karl Parkinson, two of Ireland’s most original and outstanding performance poets. The Freedom Poetry Show is a celebration of being free despite obstacles – a show guaranteed to engage and entertain.

‘Provocative and ingenious contemporary poetry’ - Poetry Ireland

JULY 4TH • 8PM • 60 MINS • THE NEW THEATRE • €10/€7

THE FREEDOM POETRY SHOWPRESENTED BY DROPPIN THE ACT

Performance poet Dave Rock offers over one hour of pure spontaneous poetry, living breathing words created from the material and energy of the audience. High energy, physical, joyful, ritualistic and hilarious, anything and everything will be crammed in, mish-mashed, turned into a vocal firework or rain drop and thrown back out.

JULY 4TH - 5TH • 8PM • 90 MINS • SWEENEY’S • €5

WORDS TO KEEP MY HEART BEATINGPRESENTED BY DAVE ROCK

A series of prose and poetry readings that evaluates the question of how much identity is linked with the place you live in. Writers and poets from Dublin and other cities in Europe (patched in via screen) will read from their works and reflect on placelore, identity and the concept of ‘home’.

With Kit Fryatt, Marcel Krueger, Christodoulos Makris, Nuala Ní Chonchúir, Stu Anderson, Anna Byrne and many more.

JULY 5TH, 6TH, 11TH, 12TH • 5PM • IRISH WRITERS CENTRE • €4/€2

THIS NEVER WAS MY TOWNPRESENTED BY MARCEL KRUGER

Socially inept troubadour Jona Xhepa, presents Balkan storytelling, surrealist stand-up, folk-ish music in various languages, and bits of poetry.

She’s pretty funny for a girl.

JULY 8TH - 9TH • 8:30PM • EXCHANGE DUBLIN • FREE

TALES OF JAM AND FREEDOMPRESENTED BY JONA XHEPA

It’s close quarters around here. PETTYCASH are taking poetry out of school textbooks and bringing it to the dancefloor. Sweatbox is a hot, clammy marriage between spoken word, performance art, and disco. This is a sweaty, pulsing, late night mess where we can consume art and poetry together under the warm glow of the club lights. See. Dance. Move. Sweat. It. Out.

JULY 13TH • 10PM • THE LITTLE GREEN • €12/€10

SWEATBOXPRESENTED BY PETTYCASH

Mixing home-baked treats with homespun yarns, Milk & Cookies is the last word in Dublin storytelling. A place for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment - with tea, cushions, cookies and friends. Our event is free, everyone is welcome and we welcome stories of all kinds.

Entry to this event is on a ‘pay what you like’ basis.

JULY 9TH • 6.30PM • THE TEACHERS’ CLUB • €PWYL

MILK AND COOKIE STORIES

A unique night of spoken word poetry featuring two completely different performers. Stephen Clare is a gay 18 year old who was raised in Dublin City. Mike Timms is a married 66 year old who spent his childhood between Kenya and English boarding schools. Together these two poets muse about life, death, love and childhood. Speaking about personal experiences, they discover some shocking similarities in both their lives and poetry.

JULY 5TH - 6TH • 5PM • 50 MINS • N0.9 @ THE WORKMANS • €5

YOUNG POET OLD POETPRESENTED BY STEPHEN CLARE AND MIKE TIMMS

Phil Lynch, poet, is a regular performer at spoken word events in Ireland and has also given readings in Belgium and New York. Recent publications in which his work has appeared include: Boyne Berries, Revival Literary Journal, Circle Time, Bare Hands (e-publication), Bare Hands Print Anthology, The Poetry Bus Magazine, Census 3, Outburst (e-publication). He has also been featured in a number of radio broadcasts, including RTE’s Arena.

This event is ‘pay what you like’.

JULY 9TH • 6.30PM • 45 MINS • THE WINDING STAIR BOOKSHOP • €PWYL

POETRY READING - HIDDEN TREASURESPRESENTED BY PHIL LYNCH

Token Word uses projection and a six piece band to move performance poetry away from the established stand-up style, creating a distinct environment for each of the 8 poems by Iseult Sheehy that make up the show. In a setting both intimate and spectacular, Token Word navigates ideas of language, community and love to a place where beat poets, brass bands and the blues converge.

‘Spoken word heaven’ - Dave Lordan

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JULY 10TH - 11TH • 8PM THE LAUNDRY ROOM @ SOUTH STUDIOS • €10/€8

TOKEN WORDPRESENTED BY THE MAY BLAZE

Dear Reader!You are cordially invited to join The Ancient, Honourable, and Most Fragrant Order of Baron Munchausen for a special evening of storytelling and grand revelry.Hear wondrous tales, such as why the Tower of Pisa is mostly gingerbread, or how one insult forced a nobleman to duel an entire army.

Please note: No questioning of lineage or accusations of falsehood will be tolerated.

JULY 4TH • 7PM • 120 MINS • BANQUET HALL @ SMOCK ALLEY • €5

THE ANCIENT, HONORABLE AND MOST FRAGRANT ORDER OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN

PRESENTED BY THATLOT

NB: This performance is in the areas of both theatre and spoken word.

Some of Ireland’s top young and emerging writers will read short stories and poetry inspired by the landscape - political and otherwise - of modern Ireland. Check out www.wordlegs.com for special edition issue of wordlegs featuring these pieces for the duration of the festival.

JULY 6TH • 7:30PM • 90 MINSTHE VINTAGE ROOM @ THE WORKMANS • €5

POST TIGER STORIESPRESENTED BY WORDLEGS

After the massive success of our first Speed Connecting event in April, wordlegs are delighted to present Speed Connecting II for 10 Days in Dublin. This is an event for people who love reading, writing, literary events, meeting new people etc. It’s the same format as speed dating or speed networking but without the romance or business cards. Just quick, friendly introductions to likeminded people in the city.

JULY 6TH • 4PM • 180 MINS • UPSTAIRS IN WHELAN’S • €5

SPEED CONNECTING IIPRESENTED BY WORDLEGS

JULY 11TH • 5.30PM • IRISH WRITERS CENTRE • €PWYL

Deirdre Sullivan will talk about writing for teenagers, and read a bit out of her newest book (which, co-incidentally, is for teenagers). But older people can read it too. It’s not, like, FORBIDDEN or anything. Money from ticket sales will be donated to Saplings (schools for children with autism).

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

WRITING FOR TEENAGERS AND ALSO SMALLER PEOPLE

A compilation of poetry, stories, and visual art from the festival’s artists will be on sale from our Box Office, at a number of Spoken Word and Visual Arts events, and from www.10daysindublin.ie

TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU