SKIBBEREEN SPEAKEASY
A regular spoken word event in Skibbereen at the Tanyard Bar
Speakeasy continues online with new performances by some of the best of Irish talent including award winning poets, novelists and playwritghts, “stunning and memorable” writing and “simply brilliant” performences. See more on our Writing and Video sections and sign up to our mailing list to stay tuned.
LATEST READINGS
The latest online performances and writing from our contributors and performers
Trudy Hayes reads for Speakeasy
Trudy Hayes is an author, playwright, and journalist. She wrote “The Politics of Seduction”, and her last play, “Do Nothing, Say Nothing, Be Nothing” was produced by Fishamble Theatre.
Bob Shakeshaft
Bob Shakeshaft has been a regular reader on the Dublin open-mic. scene since 2004. Poems appear in Riposte Broadsheet 2004/20015/ also Census Anthology 2009/2010. Agamemnon Dead 2014. New Ulster 2016/2017. NY. Lit. Magazine 2016. Live Encounters Mag.2016/2021.
Anne Walsh Donnelly reads
Anne Walsh Donnelly was recently appointed as the Poet Laureate for the town of Belmullet in Co Mayo. She describes her writing process as ‘Bungee jumping, naked, off the Cliffs of Moher.’ Her poetry is wild and wonderful, honest and brave. Her full length poetry collection, “Odd as F*ck,” was published in May 2021 by Fly on the Wall Poetry Press.
What?
The Speakeasy Sessions are a spoken word event
When?
Last Tuesday of each month 8.00pm til 11pm
Where?
The Tanyard, Main Street, Skibbereen
Who?
Spoken word performers of every kind are welcome. Whether you are a poet, a rapper, a story-teller, a writer, actor, puppeteer, a giver of speeches, a comedian – or just someone with something interesting to say, a warm welcome awaits you.How? To reserve a slot at one of our gigs, please complete the booking form here.
