This is just a quick update about the last open mic night I went to, last Tuesday at the Half Moon pub in Herne Hill. I used to live in the area, but it was before I was five so I don’t remember much, it was my parent’s first place though so I have like one vague memory in a park as well as those confused with photographs and home videos. So, the event was Needle&Thread and although I was there an hour before to sign up, after one glass of wine, my friend Amy came along, as she lives five minutes walk away.
It was good to see Amy, and although the other acts were all men with acoustic guitars, it was fun and relaxing. It was weird at first because the lights were so bright I couldn’t see the audience – I used to like that when I was dancing but it felt like reading to an empty room, although the crowd were really nice with clapping and cheering.
It has to be said, the bar staff were really nice and friendly, and it seemed an all-round cool pub. I was gutted I had to leave so early to get my last train. If I didn’t have work the next day I would have bussed it back. There was one guy that was going to do poetry that talked to me and my friend at the bar, and he interrupted our conversation and then said “don’t beat me up” so I would have loved to see what he did!
Next up, tonight, The Queen’s Speech and The Queen’s Head in Brixton. So far, going it alone. I’ve become soooo skint over the summer as well – thank God for my travel expenses from Penned in the Margins!
On another note, I had my last day at my internship and it’s easily the best bit of work I’ve ever had, such a great experience, and let me tell you, there’s some exciting stuff coming up in the next year! I had a goodbye lunch at Juno which was delish! I pretty much could have eaten anything on the menu, except the fish… not a fan – very unEnglish of me! I’ve no idea why there’s bad reviews online, I really liked it, my perfect menu and nice atmopshere, with a cool space invaders table.
Anyway, I’ll update soon about tonight, as I’ve got my own camera back… well, it says it’s repaired but I swear it’s a new camera! Not bad for £23!
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Poet on page and stage. Creator of She Grrrowls. Facilitator. Writer. 