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Literary Sparks will be Fly Across Westminster: A Night of Voices, Verses, and Vibrance
Westminster’s libraries will light up with literary magic as three dynamic authors—Hannah Stanislaus, Alain English, and Rachel Chadwick—take centre stage in a cross-library celebration of storytelling, poetry, and community. From Pimlico to Victoria to Charing Cross, each venue will pulse with energy, curiosity, and the unmistakable thrill of live literature.
Hannah Stanislaus at Pimlico Library 22nd Oct
Hannah’s reading is a masterclass in emotional resonance. Her words will dance between vulnerability and strength, draw the audience into intimate worlds with poetic precision. The Q&A that will follow will be electric—raw, honest, and deeply engaging. Attendees lean in, not just to hear her answers, but to feel the pulse of her creative journey. The open mic that will follow can amplify emerging voices inspired by Hannah’s candour, creating a ripple effect of courage and creativity.
Rachel Chadwick at Charing Cross Library 3rd Dec 2025
Rachel’s reading will be a balm and a beacon. Her prose will shimmer with wit and warmth, and her poetry will hold the room in a gentle hush. The Q&A will unfold like a fireside chat—intimate, insightful, and full of laughter. The open mic will be a celebration of connection, with readers sharing pieces that feel like love letters to the human experience.
Alain English at Victoria Library 10th Dec 2025
Alain will bring fire and finesse to Victoria. His performance will be theatrical, his delivery sharp, and his themes unapologetically bold. Tackling mental health, identity, and resilience, Alain’s work will spark thoughtful dialogue during the Q&A, where he will challenge and uplift in equal measure. The open mic here will be a revelation—activist poets, lyrical rebels, and quiet dreamers will take to the stage, echoing Alain’s call for truth and transformation.
Meet the Authors 22nd Oct
Hannah join force to support Pimlico Library
Hannah Stanislaus Known for her compelling storytelling and unique insights, this dynamic poet will share stories from their writing journey, discuss their latest work, and answer your burning questions. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their books, this is your chance to meet the authors and hear their stories in person.
22nd Oct at 6:00 PM
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Paper Tiger Poetry 31st Oct 2025
Doors open 6:30 pm
Tea House Theatre
LOTS OF OPEN MIC SLOTS
139 Vauxhall Walk SE11 5HL
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🐅 Paper Tiger Poetry – Open Mic Night 🎤
Friday, 31st October | ⏰ 6:30pm | 📍 Tea House Theatre 139 Vauxhall Walk SE11 5HL
Join us for a night of poetry that prowls, pounces, and purrs. Whether you’re bringing your own verses or just soaking up the vibe, Paper Tiger’s monthly open mic is the place to be.
🎃 This Halloween edition promises haunting lines, spellbinding rhymes, and maybe a few poetic tricks and treats…
✨ All voices welcome. No experience needed. Just bring your words and your wonder.
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Friday 31st Oct sign up for open mic from 6:30 pm
@Tea House Theatre 139 Vauxhall Walk SE11 5HL
Book available from https://www.southlondonbooks.com/shop/
Take a look at our fabulous authors and their events in 2025. In partnership with Westminster libraries and Camden libraries, join us at one or all of them!
Keith Bray join Paper Tiger Poetry
The Party on, lots of lovely poets and new books from our authors
Keith Bray book Down Ghost Lane
DOWN Ghost Lane
Down Ghost Lane Keith’s stated aim with this collection is “to create sudden contrasts of mood and subject matter. If there are underlying themes that connect then I have left that for the reader to decide.” Down Ghost Lane This is indeed an emotional kaleidoscope which will surely stimulate all readers to stretch their powers of association. He could have made linear progressions of his main themes, and divided them into sections: the life story narratives, the self-criticism and self-parody, the social commentaries, the exploration of relationships, with their up- and down-sides, and the environmental observations. But he chose the discrete, dispersed approach, which to me is ‘true to life’, as in the course of living we are subjected to perpetual cross-currents. Good that the collection is laced with some song-lyrics, acknowledging this other vital area of Keith’s activity. It ends, appropriately, with obituaries of two of his late friends, tracing their terminal decline, and the cosmic dimensions of their departures.