Name: Say Owt Slam feat. Maria Ferguson
Start: 2025-02-21T19:30:00
Location: The Crescent Community Venue

The Crescent York is all set to host an eclectic mix of events in 2025, bringing together comedy, music, and poetry under one roof. From the comedic prowess of Sophie Duker and Rachel Fairburn to the poetic brilliance of Maria Ferguson, the lineup promises something special for every taste. Add to the mix exhilarating performances by bands like Man/Woman/Chainsaw and The Guilty Men, and you have a series of events that are not to be missed. Dive into the details of these events, celebrating the art and artists that make them unique.

A Vibrant Tapestry of Comedy, Poetry, and Music: The Crescent York's Unmissable Events

The Crescent York

Featuring guest poet Maria Ferguson. Her poetry has been widely anthologised and published in literary magazines such as Magma, The Rialto, The North and The Poetry Review. Her debut collection, Alright, Girl? (Burning Eye, 2020), was Highly Commended in the Forward Prizes. On the stage, her one-woman show Fat Girls Don’t Dance (Oberon, 2017) won the Saboteur Award for Best Spoken Word Show; Essex Girl (Oberon, 2019) was shortlisted for the Tony Craze Award and won Show of the Week at VAULT Festival. She has been commissioned by the Royal Academy of Art, Stylist magazine, The Bronte Parsonage and BBC Radio. She is the Associate Producer of LIVEwire Poetry and teaches creative writing in a variety of settings. Her second poetry collection, Swell, will be published by Penguin in 2025.

Say Owt Slam feat. Maria Ferguson

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