After the overwhelming success of our POETRY IDOL contests, last year we presented all six winners of the first three contests to battle it out in the ultimate POETRY IDOL RIVAL IDOLS contest. 


On 15th December 2005 SHORTFUSE brought to you, the braying public, the much anticipated...

 

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Featuring:


Ritchie Scurvie


Suzanne Andrade


Paul Marshall


Richard Johnson


Wayne Smith


Kate Fox.


And what a night...the sold out, capacity crowd were treated to fantastic performances by six very distinctive poets, kicked off by a rock'n'roll performance by Nathan Penlington and Father Christmas - complete with the smashing of instruments and starting of fire. The first name out of the Christmas stocking was Ritchie Scurvey with a guest appearance by Socky the glove puppet. Wayne Smith came well prepared including a lovely little photostory for the audience. Last act of the first half was Kate Fox, fantastically funny comic poet. After the break, and a little more gift giving from Santa, Richard Johnson walked us through girls giving directions using technology and some close to the bone poetry. Paul Marshall performed some clever pieces that shifted effortlessly between humourous and intelligent. Last, but no means least, Suzanne Andrade performed darkly funny tales lit by a bare bulb, to a scratchy 1920's soundtrack.


Votes were cast, points were counted, and the winner: Suzanne Andrade



Again, a great night, and hopefully the people we had to turn away at the door because we were sold out won't be too disapointed. Our advice for the New Year, book tickets, arrive early.

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Santa Wells and Suzanne Andrade
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On the 15th December 2005 the winners of POETRY IDOL 4, 5 and 6 will compete in POETRY IDOL RIVAL IDOLS 2. If you are interested in entering future POETRY IDOL contests this is something you don't want to miss - your opportunity to see the range of performance styles and the high quality of the previous winners in one place.


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We are now accepting submissions for SHORTFUSE POETRY IDOL 7.


The closing date for submissions is Thursday 23rd February 2006.


SHORTFUSE POETRY IDOL 7 will be held on Thursday 9th March 2006.


Please see the Submissions section for full details of how to enter.


Please contact us for more information. 


Poetry Idol 7 will be hosted by:


if_my_life_hadn_t_turned_out_differently__rgb_.jpgNATHAN PENLINGTON- "An act truly worthy of praise! His section is a smooth blend of comedy, storytelling and poetry. His writing and stage presence are both enjoyable and understated" - Three Weeks 


+ discs of danceness spun by DJ DAVID BUSH

Every Thursday @ The Camden Head, Camden Walk, Islington, London, N1

Tube: Angel. or click here for details of bus routes.


Doors: 8.30pm. Admission: £5 waged / £3 concessions.


SOME SHOWS DO SELL OUT - so, if there is a show you really don't want to miss our advice is to reserve tickets with us in advance. Just email your full name, the number of tickets you require, and a contact telephone number to: tickets@shortfuse.co.uk. We will hold them for you on the date of the show, they will be available for collection upon payment at the door between 8pm and 8.30pm.



 

 

 

   
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