Bespeak is WA's Poetry Showcase, celebrating some of the West’s best poets, as part of Red Room Poetry's, Poetry Month Festival.

Bespeak: To make known (something abstract) through outward signs

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As Tom Waits says, we’re going out west! This year’s WA showcase returns to Freo Social featuring some of the hottest poets and spoken word artists in the country including Scott-Patrick Mitchell, Nhadia Rhook, Bron Bateman, Andrew Sutherland, Talya Rubin, Elfie Shiosaki, Pidj Flavell, Skylar J Wynter, Zen Dogg, Timmah Ball and 2022 Poetry Ambassador Sisonke Msimang, plus a live music set by indie-angel Tanaya Harper. Hosted by Checkout Chick (aka Joni Boyd.)

Thursday August 25th, 7pm – 9pm @ Freo.Social.

FREE EVENT, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

RSVP VIA THIS LINK

Present in partnership with The City of Fremantle Library, Fremantle Press & Red Room Poetry.

We honour and acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and recognise that the land and sovereignty has never been ceded.

TICKETING INFO

DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM
*18+ LICENSED SHOW - MINORS PERMITTED WITH A LEGAL GUARDIAN 
 SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door.
Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable

VENUE INFO:
Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.
Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

*Minors are permitted with a legal guardian. When on premises minors must be accompanied at all times.

COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES:
Due to the lifting of COVID-19 mandates in WA, Freo.Social is operating at full capacity and restriction free!
We still encourage our patrons to observe good hygiene practices and encourage you to stay at home if you are unwell.