Colpitts Poetry: Bob Beagrie
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Legendary poet, playwright and performer Bob Beagrie is based in Middlesbrough. He has published numerous poetry collections, including Romanceros, Kō, Eftwyrd and The Last Almanac, and is famed for his gripping, dynamic performances, frequently accompanied by music.
His latest book, The Hand of Glory: A Biography, follows the bizarre adventures of an executed criminal’s pickled hand displayed in Whitby Museum – once said to send household inhabitants into a state of unbreakable sleep. Creepy, surreal and wickedly funny.

Plus!
Colpitts Open Mic
Theme: horror, folk tales and legends
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Writing from History: Live at Redhills
2026-05-17 14:30 - 16:30 | The Banner Room, Redhills, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Voices from the Coalfield: Marking the 100th Anniversary of the General Strike
With special guest Tom Kelly.
Join us at Redhills Durham Miners Hall for a special afternoon of poetry, storytelling and live performance as we mark the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.
This celebratory event is the culmination of a four-week creative writing course led by Writer in Residence Andy Willoughby, bringing together original work shaped by the stories, histories and lived experiences of coalfield communities.
Through poetry, short fiction and dramatic monologue, participants will share newly created pieces inspired by personal memory, family history and the rich social heritage of County Durham — fresh contemporary voices in dialogue with the past.
We are delighted to welcome special guest Tom Kelly, whose work has long given voice to the region’s people, places and struggles.
There will also be a limited open mic for poems and songs inspired by County Durham history, mining heritage and traditions of struggle.
Set within the historic surroundings of Redhills this event continues the building’s long tradition as a place of gathering, expression and community voice. On the 100th anniversary of the General Strike, it offers a fitting way to honour those histories through live literature and performance.
Join us for an afternoon of remembrance, celebration and spoken word — where old stories meet new voices.
Redhills bar open for refreshments and light snacks.

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Colpitts Poetry: Jenni Pascoe, Ann Cuthbert and Pam Plumb
2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
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.
