poets and prattlers
@pandemonialists.bsky.social
Pandemonialising poetry in the Black Country since 2016.
We run poetry events, offer workshops, do commissions, and work closely with Wolves Lit Fest. And more.
Website: www.pandemonialists.co.uk
And on Substack: https://pandemonialists.substack.com/
We run poetry events, offer workshops, do commissions, and work closely with Wolves Lit Fest. And more.
Website: www.pandemonialists.co.uk
And on Substack: https://pandemonialists.substack.com/
And while we're here... a reminder that this year's #WolvesLitFest poetry competition is now open. Judges @helenivory.bsky.social and @martinfigura.bsky.social. £400 first prize. All the info you need is here: pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
And while we're here... a reminder that this year's #WolvesLitFest poetry competition is now open. Judges @helenivory.bsky.social and @martinfigura.bsky.social. £400 first prize. All the info you need is here: pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
One week today, we bring Arena Nights back to Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre. You'll find all the info about this PAYF night here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
One week today, we bring Arena Nights back to Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre. You'll find all the info about this PAYF night here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Tomorrow evening, folks! 😊
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Tomorrow evening, folks! 😊
This Sunday, in one of the best pubs in Wolverhampton, some of the best poetry in the West Midlands. 😊
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This Sunday, in one of the best pubs in Wolverhampton, some of the best poetry in the West Midlands. 😊
Pandemonialist @davethepitt.bsky.social wrote a piece about October's helping of PASTA... Have a read!
pandemonialists.substack.com/p/petrifying...
pandemonialists.substack.com/p/petrifying...
October 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Pandemonialist @davethepitt.bsky.social wrote a piece about October's helping of PASTA... Have a read!
pandemonialists.substack.com/p/petrifying...
pandemonialists.substack.com/p/petrifying...
Next Sunday, Yes We Cant is back at the Great Western. Expect great poetry from Emilie Lauren Jones and @martinkennedyyates.bsky.social, cheese & onion cobs the size of a small house, and a fantastic atmosphere! Get in touch for a) an open mic spot, or b) if you want to join us on Zoom. 😊
October 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Next Sunday, Yes We Cant is back at the Great Western. Expect great poetry from Emilie Lauren Jones and @martinkennedyyates.bsky.social, cheese & onion cobs the size of a small house, and a fantastic atmosphere! Get in touch for a) an open mic spot, or b) if you want to join us on Zoom. 😊
This Tuesday, PASTA returns to Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton. It's our free open-mic night, with a themed first half. And this month the random theme generator (pieces of paper in a hat) spewed out... HALLOWEEN. How clever of it. Come and join us, and bring your best Halloween poems and stories. 😊
October 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This Tuesday, PASTA returns to Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton. It's our free open-mic night, with a themed first half. And this month the random theme generator (pieces of paper in a hat) spewed out... HALLOWEEN. How clever of it. Come and join us, and bring your best Halloween poems and stories. 😊
Two days away! And it's on Zoom, so in the comfort of your own* home, too!
*Or somebody else's. Just make sure they're OK with that.
*Or somebody else's. Just make sure they're OK with that.
October 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Two days away! And it's on Zoom, so in the comfort of your own* home, too!
*Or somebody else's. Just make sure they're OK with that.
*Or somebody else's. Just make sure they're OK with that.
If you live in #Walsall, you've got till midnight tomorrow to send in haiku on the theme of what you love about this #BlackCountry town, and maybe see them projected on a town centre building at the end of November. Details below....
pandemonialists.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
pandemonialists.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
September 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you live in #Walsall, you've got till midnight tomorrow to send in haiku on the theme of what you love about this #BlackCountry town, and maybe see them projected on a town centre building at the end of November. Details below....
pandemonialists.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
pandemonialists.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
One week today, Yes we Cant returns. This time, it's purely a Zoom event. So join us from the comfort of your own sofa. Or somebody else's.
September 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
One week today, Yes we Cant returns. This time, it's purely a Zoom event. So join us from the comfort of your own sofa. Or somebody else's.
Congratulations to the three finalists in this year's Ironbridge Festival poetry slam. It was a close-run finish, but in the end Morgan Birch (here clutching victory toilet roll) pipped David Braziel and Mogs to the post. 😊 Our thanks to all fifteen poets who took part – you were amazing!
September 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Congratulations to the three finalists in this year's Ironbridge Festival poetry slam. It was a close-run finish, but in the end Morgan Birch (here clutching victory toilet roll) pipped David Braziel and Mogs to the post. 😊 Our thanks to all fifteen poets who took part – you were amazing!
Then on Friday we're running a poetry workshop at Brownhills Library as part of #WordUpWalsall. Come along, write a haiku or two, and maybe see your words in lights! 😊
September 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Then on Friday we're running a poetry workshop at Brownhills Library as part of #WordUpWalsall. Come along, write a haiku or two, and maybe see your words in lights! 😊
Tomorrow night, PASTA is back!! 😊
September 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Tomorrow night, PASTA is back!! 😊
Yes, the summer's over, but we're still celebrating it at this month's PASTA. Come and join us at Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre on Tuesday evening. Bring your poems and stories about sunshine for the first half; anything goes int he second. See you there! 😊
September 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Yes, the summer's over, but we're still celebrating it at this month's PASTA. Come and join us at Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre on Tuesday evening. Bring your poems and stories about sunshine for the first half; anything goes int he second. See you there! 😊
All this month, we're running an exciting poetry project for people living and working in Walsall. Want to see your three-line poem projected onto a building in the town centre at the end of November? Read on... pandemonialists.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
September 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
All this month, we're running an exciting poetry project for people living and working in Walsall. Want to see your three-line poem projected onto a building in the town centre at the end of November? Read on... pandemonialists.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
One week today. Open mic spots still available... 😊
August 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
One week today. Open mic spots still available... 😊
Today, we're enjoying the last of the summer. In a couple of weeks, we'll be revelling in a headline slot from Rob Barratt at Yes We Cant. Open mic spots still available. 😊
August 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today, we're enjoying the last of the summer. In a couple of weeks, we'll be revelling in a headline slot from Rob Barratt at Yes We Cant. Open mic spots still available. 😊
Bridgnorth Writers are running an excellent poetry event as part the town's Music & Arts Festival next week, with all proceeds going to support the library. Get yourself down there! 😊
August 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Bridgnorth Writers are running an excellent poetry event as part the town's Music & Arts Festival next week, with all proceeds going to support the library. Get yourself down there! 😊
Pop over to the festival website to see reviews of all the shows which were part of #MidlandsFringe... 😊 sites.google.com/view/midland...
August 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Pop over to the festival website to see reviews of all the shows which were part of #MidlandsFringe... 😊 sites.google.com/view/midland...
If you came along to #MidlandsFringe last weekend and want to read about what you saw – or if you didn't, and want to see what wonderful shows you missed – then (almost) all the reviews from our volunteer reviewers are now up here:
sites.google.com/view/midland...
sites.google.com/view/midland...
August 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
If you came along to #MidlandsFringe last weekend and want to read about what you saw – or if you didn't, and want to see what wonderful shows you missed – then (almost) all the reviews from our volunteer reviewers are now up here:
sites.google.com/view/midland...
sites.google.com/view/midland...
July 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Sunday. Day 3 of the first ever #MidlandsFringe, and we've just six fantastic shows left for you to enjoy! We're in the Lych Gate Tavern all day today, starting at 1pm with "Fire, 90s indie music" by Sarah L Dixon. Come along – we'll see you there!! 😊
July 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Sunday. Day 3 of the first ever #MidlandsFringe, and we've just six fantastic shows left for you to enjoy! We're in the Lych Gate Tavern all day today, starting at 1pm with "Fire, 90s indie music" by Sarah L Dixon. Come along – we'll see you there!! 😊
Ok. This show is incredible. How’s he doing the magic? We’ve no idea. 😳
July 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ok. This show is incredible. How’s he doing the magic? We’ve no idea. 😳
Venue no.3 is ready and waiting. First #MidlandsFringe show in The Qattery starts at 4pm. Date Night Improv - always a winner! 😎
July 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Venue no.3 is ready and waiting. First #MidlandsFringe show in The Qattery starts at 4pm. Date Night Improv - always a winner! 😎
Show 2. Bad Fatty, by Stuart Thomas. The pic does him justice. 😂
July 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Show 2. Bad Fatty, by Stuart Thomas. The pic does him justice. 😂