Colpitts Poetry: Jenni Pascoe, Ann Cuthbert and Pam Plumb

Colpitts Poetry Live continues its new season at Redhills Miners Hall, Durham on Tuesday 26 May, building on a 50-year tradition of live literature in the city with a special double-feature evening, 7pm – 9.30pm.

The night opens with a 20-minute set from Gateshead-based performance poet Jenni Pascoe, known for her playful and unpredictable style, where humour, poignancy and the occasional political edge collide. A seasoned live performer, she has won poetry slams, appeared as a Poetry Chef with The Poetry Takeaway, and founded the critically acclaimed spoken word cabaret JibbaJabba.

This is followed by a 50-minute Stop Write Hear (SWH) Magazine takeover, led by Darlington-based writers Ann Cuthbert and Pam Plumb, presenting a curated showcase drawn from their vibrant local scene.

Ann Cuthbert’s work has been widely published, most recently in Mugwort Magazine and the Crossing the Tees anthology (Sixth Element, 2026), and she was co-poet-in-residence for MIMA’s 2025 Secret Lives of the Bottle of Notes exhibition.

Pam Plumb is a crime writer shortlisted for the Northern Writers’ Award (2025), with recent work appearing in Guilty Secrets (CWA, 2026).

Together they run Stop Write Hear, a popular monthly writers’ sharing event in Darlington, and edit SWH Magazine, showcasing writers from across a 30-mile radius of the town.

There will also be an open mic for poems and original songs, with a limited number of slots available. Sign up at 7pm prompt.

Set within the historic surroundings of Redhills, this event continues the building’s long tradition as a place of gathering, expression and community voice.

Join us for an evening of poetry, performance and connection — where established voices and new writing meet.

Redhills bar open for refreshments and light snacks.