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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · 23d

I'm doing my 'That's Not Poetry!' show at Colchester Fringe on 26th & 28th October. It's a mix of the heartfelt and the comic and the 1st time I've done a 1 hour show with a timeline and visuals! It'll be a fun night!
#poetry #spokenword #comedy

Tickets:
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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Aug 22

I can announce that my 'that's not poetry!' show will be performed twice at Colchester Fringe in October. It's an hour of poetry, chat, laughs, nonsense, visuals, and more in a kind of wonky timeline that takes you from childhood to the present day. Fun+

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Aug 4

10th August in Stowmarket. Part of the week of events that make up @forewordfestivaluk.bsky.social - check www.forewordfestival.uk for more details!

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Jul 18

SOLD OUT! If you snoozed, you, er, loozed! Chelmsford is in for a major treat! on the 31st!

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Jul 18

4 weeks to go until the wonderful Mark Grist headlines the poetry event at @forewordfestivaluk.bsky.social in Stowmarket at The John Peel Centre - some great support from Lorna Mackinnon, Sam Marsh, @getonthesoapbox.bsky.social and, er, ME! compered by @ajdeane.bsky.social - what a lineup!!!! #poets

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Jun 15

Father's Day is always a bit of a weird one for me.
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#fathersday #fathersdaypoem
##poetrycommunity

James Domestic: 'Dad Scents' at Patch, Colchester (24/04/24)

YouTube video by Kibou Records

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Jun 13

Grab a ticket ASAP!!!! Walk-ups are nice, but buying a ticket in advance really helps to reduce stress!

Andy Riley has written for Big Train, Smack The Pony, Armstrong & Miller, Black Books, Spitting Image, Armando Iannucci, Veep and many more.

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Jun 4

CHELMSFORD PEOPLE! AND THOSE NEARBY! If you want a ticket for this DO NOT DELAY!
It's going to be a special - night!

#andyriley #smackthepony #bigtrain #blackbooks #spittingimage #veep #hyperdrive #Pirates #spokenword #yearoftherabbit #bunnysuicides #triggerhappytv #comedy

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · May 24

A new poem (half-finished for ages, completed this week) about David Attenborough made its debut last night at a small gig in Trimley-St-Mary, Suffolk. Went well!

#davidattenborough #blueplanet #spokenword #punkpoet #livepoetry #essex #suffolk #baddavidattenborough #nature

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James Domestic: 'Bad David Attenborough!' at 2 Sisters Arts Centre

YouTube video by Kibou Records

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · May 22

TOMORROW! FRIDAY 23RD MAY!
Last chance to grab a ticket for this excellent evening in Trimley-St-Mary near Felixstowe! Me, Virginia Betts, AJ Deane, and Dawn Vincent offer a variety pack of poetry, spoken word, comedy, and even some songs!
Hope to see y'there!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/two-sisters-...

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · May 7

Monday morning on @suffolksound.bsky.social we chat about @forewordfestivaluk.bsky.social and lots of other cool stuff!

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · May 7

On Monday morning it's me and @jcarreirawriter.bsky.social on @suffolksound.bsky.social with @julesbutton.bsky.social talking about all kinds of stuff!
#suffolkarts #poetry #forewordfest #authors #suffolkcreatives #artsnews #ontheradio #Felixstowe #Stowmarket #wordnerds #tunes #excitingstuff #poems

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 30

Next Friday (9th) I support the always excellent Luke Wright at Sudbury Arts Centre. Without doubt it'll be a brilliant night!
#lukewright #sudburysuffolk #poetrycommunity #punkpoet #livepoetry #spokenword #funnypoems #poetrylegend #wordnerds #poetrygigs #poems

sudburyartscentre.com/event/luke-w...

Luke Wright's JOY! | £15 - Sudbury Arts Centre

This event is unreserved seating with some standing. We have limited complimentary tickets for personal assistants/companions of disabled visitors.

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 30

Tomorrow I headline Good Shout in Peterborough. Loved doing this last year and happy to be returning!
Doors at 6.45!
#poetrycommunity #goodshout #livepoetry #performancepoetry #punkpoet #peterboroughpoetry #poetryfans #wordnerds #funnystuff #poetrybooks

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 17

Can't stress enough what a wonderful night this is going to be! BAFTA & Emmy winning writer Andy Riley with no less than 3 poets in support. If you're in or around Colchester and you ❤️ words, this is for you!
#essexpoet #colchester #spokenword

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 13

Next Saturday at The Brewery Tap Sudbury! NORTHERN SOUL! MOTOWN! FUNK! LATIN SOUL and MORE!
Always a quality night!

FREE ENTRY!
#eastrevent #suffolksounds #Sudbury #vinyl #soulmusic #FUNK

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 11

Poetical friends! Grab yourself a ticket to the 11th Festival of Suffolk Poetry at the famous John Peel Centre in Stowmarket while you still can. Some excellent performers and some cool looking workshops too! Not to be missed! Info and tickets here: suffolkpoetrysociety.org/events/

Events – Suffolk Poetry Society

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 11

The brilliant comedy writer, Andy Riley (check out that CV!) plus me, Leon The Poet, and Laura Bradley in Chelmsford? Hell yeah! Tickets are VERY limited, so don't hang about if you want one!
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#poetrycommunity #spokenword #blackbooks #smackthepony #chelmsfordgigs #essexpoetry

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 7

The very funny poet, Heather Moulson, has (with permission) put one of my poems from the 'That's Not Poetry!' book up on her website, added some illustrations and written some nice words of her own. Please do check it out here: heathermoulsonpoet.com/2025/04/07/h...

#poetry #poetryscene #poems

How to Cook a Poem

Hello Poetry Lovers Picture this; a night in Borough in a room above the Roebuck pub. Play On Words, a great live reading concept founded by explosive poet Lee Campbell. And yes, an exciting night …

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 2

Lovers of words and laughter in Colchester and surrounding areas...this is for YOU!
BAFTA and Emmy winning comedy writer, Andy Riley is coming to town with some excellent support!
#comedy #poetry #spokenword #essex #smackthepony #blackbooks

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Apr 1

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Mar 18

THIS FRIDAY!...a brilliant night in Trimley-St-Mary (Nr Felixstowe)... www.ticketsource.co.uk/two-sisters-...

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Mar 16

I'll tell you what...this is going to be bloody amazing! Get yourself a ticket early to avoid disappointment! part of @forewordfestivaluk.bsky.social!
www.johnpeelcentre.com/event/8367/

#poetryevent #markgrist #johnpeel #stowmarket #forewordfestival #spokenword #battlerapper #suffolkarts #festival

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Mar 14

All round top fella Pete Cardinal Cox mentioned me no less than 3 times in his slot on Louise Hulland's show on BBC Radio Suffolk today! Pete gets in the studio around 1 hour 18 minutes in...

#ontheradioagain #bbcsuffolk #louisehulland #poetry #punkpoet #poetrygigs

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Louise Hulland on BBC Radio Suffolk - 14/03/2025 - BBC Sounds

Louise is here with the latest news, stories, guests and great music.

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James Domestic @jamesdomestic.bsky.social · Mar 5

TOMORROW I'm back on BBC radio chatting about For the Love of Words at the lovely Sudbury Arts Centre on the 13th, amongst other stuff, and doing a poem from the That's Not Poetry! book. Head over to sudburyartscentre.com/event/live-l... for info and tickets! It's gonna be special and it's only £8!

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