Loud Poets Showcase
Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s best spoken word night 'Loud Poets' on Friday 14th March!
About Loud Poets Showcase
Don’t miss the next fantastic show from Scotland’s premiere spoken word night! For over ten years, Loud Poets have been showcasing the best spoken word poetry from Scotland and beyond. Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry performances with live musical accompaniment.
March's line-up features Maria Ferguson, Ciara Maguire, Lorna Callery-Sithole & Biff Smith.
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