Literary

JFOW 25: Poetry Meets Improv Jazz

Saturday 27 September 2025
Freedom Centre

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POETRY MEETS IMPROV JAZZ

FEATURING TEA ON MARS, CHRISTIAN FOLEY, DR ADAM PERCHARD, & ALANNA RICE

FREEDOM CENTRE / SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER / 20.30-21.30

£12

Come along for a memorable evening of never-to-be-repeated moments – combining talented performance poets with the spirit of improvised jazz.

Get ready for headlining poet Christian Foley, who makes it up as he goes along… Lauded by stars like 50 Cent and Lin Manuel Miranda, many of Christian’s performances have gone viral, amassing tens of millions of views.

In this specially curated programme, Tea on Mars features original compositions by Martin Coxshall in collaboration with an ensemble of creative, fun and magical musicians.

The second poetry set comes from internationally acclaimed writer and performer Dr Adam Perchard, known for making ‘song and sentiment throb with life’ (The Guardian), and finishing the line-up is emotive poet Alanna Rice whose writing examines the many roles and hats that she wears and is rooted in her Caribbean heritage.

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