The Ranting Poets

The ranting poets burst in the 1980s, with poets who were furious, funny, and frenetic – and while spoken word may have gone academic there are still some poets seething. This event brings together two poets whose work blends defiance with compassion and a cutting sense of humour to challenge gentrification, austerity and pretension. Tim Wells, who started as ranter in the 80s, will be joined on stage with poet and multi-slam champion, Jay Mitra – named as one of Apples & Snakes’ 40 Future Voices in Poetry.