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New Press Release: March 2010.
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The next Tongue in Chic event

• TONGUE IN CHIC NEXT GIG SUNDAY 14 MARCH 2010
• HEADLINE ACT IS TIM CLARE
• LAUNCH OF YEARBOOK ANTHOLOGY

Described by John Hegley as “a very special poetry Sunday”, Tongue in Chic continues to bring the best Poets it can find to Milton Keynes.

Building on the success on January’s fantastic start to the year, we welcome poet, writer and musician TIM CLARE to headline on Sunday 14 March at MADCAP.

In only its second year, Tongue in Chic is now an established event with a growing reputation on the Spoken Word circuit. It has already earned the accolade:

“pound for pound, the best poetry/spoken word event on the Midlands circuit!”

While he would dispute that Milton Keynes is actually in the Midlands, organiser and host, Mark Niel is pleased that the event is making a name for itself.

“It is always nice to hear we’re hitting the spot. Tongue in Chic is an event that has impressed our guests and audience alike. The key to success has been the strength of local writers and performers who have delivered strong material in the Open Mic spots and long may it continue".

MARCH'S HEADLINE GUESTS

And in Mark’s opinion, the guests just get better. Tim Clare is a gifted performer who brings energy, humour, brio (and a ukulele) to the stage.

Tim has appeared on BBC2, Radio 1, 2, 4 and 6 and written for the Guardian, the Times and the Independent. Tim is a regular performer at many festivals including Glastonbury, Leeds and Reading, and Latitude. As he gears up for his first ever solo show which he plans to take to Edinburgh you can catch him now and save the train fare!

LOCAL FEATURED PERFORMER this month is Richard Frost. Richard has a growing reputation and his unique mix of humour, wordplay and oblique world view is sure to entertain.



OPEN MIC SESSIONS
As ever, the real stars of the show are the local writers who turn up to take their three minutes of fame at the Mic.

ANTHOLOGY LAUNCH
Tongue in Chic enters the world of publishing with a “Yearbook” Anthology called “Reflections from Mirror City”. Local writers who supported the event in 2009 and Guest artists were invited to take part in the project and it is hoped the book will be ready for the first show of the year.

For more information on the show or Open Mic opportunities, email Mark Niel at markniel@gmail.com or call 01908 691755 to reserve tickets.

Tickets are £6 / £4 if reserved in advance or £7 / £5 on the door.

Madcap, Creed Street, Wolverton 7.30pm (Doors Open at 7pm) Sunday 14 March, 2010