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Join the Colt presents: an evening of poetry with Mike Garry! Join us at The Rigger Venue for what promises to be a truly unforgettable evening!📅 Sunday 13th December
⏰️ Doors 6pm
🎟 Tickets: https://www.gigantic.com/mike-garry-tickets/newcastle-under-lyme-the-rigger/2026-12-13-18-00
One of the UK’s most celebrated spoken word artists, Mike Garry has captivated audiences across the country with his powerful, passionate performances. His poetry is moving, funny, honest, and deeply rooted in real life, delivered with the unmistakable voice and spirit of Manchester.
Whether you’re a lifelong poetry fan or simply love great storytelling, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of Britain’s finest live performers in the intimate setting of The Rigger.
Seats are expected to go quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of what will be a very special night.
"The Best Street Poetry I've ever heard" - Shaun Ryder, Happy Mondays
"Mike Garry's Poetry is Brilliant" - Bernard Sumner, New Order
"Genius" - Peter Saville, Factory Records
"Mi Compadre" - John Cooper Clarke
If that wasn’t good enough we also have local legend Nick Degg joining us, along with:
✨️ Scarlett Ward - Staffordshire Poet Laureate, shortlisted for the Women Poets Prize by the Rebecca Swift Foundation
✨️ Georgia Griffiths - Glastonbury Poetry Slam Winner, England Slam Winner, Poetry World Cup (Paris) Representative, and many many more achievements
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The Rigger Venue, The Rigger Marsh Parade,Newcastle under Lyme, Newcastle-under-lyme, United Kingdom
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