poets and prattlers

@pandemonialists.bsky.social

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Pandemonialising poetry in the Black Country since 2016. We run poetry events, offer workshops, do commissions, and work closely with Wolves Lit Fest. And more. Website: www.pandemonialists.co.uk And on Substack: https://pandemonialists.substack.com/

A man with a beard and a tie-die T shirt is playing an acoustic guitar. Behind him is a Midlands Fringe banner.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: The Wheatsheaf, Market Place Wolverhampton WV1 3AE.
Head-and-shoulders shot of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair looking at the camera.
Midlands Fringe graphics, blue gradient background with green and light blue lines, black text box top right saying 'POETS, PRATTLERS, AND PANDEMONIALISTS // PRESENT' // MIDLANDS FRINGE in orange and pink boxes with a yellow microphone leading to '2026' // bottom left pink text box saying 'Beethoven – Edge of Silence // Thursday 23rd July // Arena Theatre (Tilstone), 6pm, Pay-As-You-Feel' // bottom right orange text box with ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND logo with LOTTERY FUNDED logo,
A photo of a stage. An image is projected on the screen at the back of it. a music stand and instruments are set up, and there’s a MidlandsFringe banner far right.
A head-and-shoulders shot of a woman with shoulder length brown hair looking at the camera.
A man in a suit stands in front of a dark red background and is looking at the camera. He is standing on one leg and holding his right ankle in his right hand.
Midlands Fringe graphics, orange gradient background with green and light blue lines, black text box top right saying 'POETS, PRATTLERS, AND PANDEMONIALISTS // PRESENT' // MIDLANDS FRINGE in orange and pink boxes with a yellow microphone leading to '2026' // bottom left pink text box saying 'The Punkawallah's Rope // Wednesday 22nd July // Arena Theatre (Tilstone), 6pm, Pay-As-You-Feel' // bottom right orange text box with ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND logo with LOTTERY FUNDED logo, middle image of a woman with short blonde hair at a mic.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: The Lych Gate Tavern 44 Queen Square, Wolverhampton WV1 1TX.
A very colourful poster on an orange/pink background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2026. 17th-26th July, Wolverhampton city centre. 30 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 8 venues has been changed to 33 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 9 venues. Visit midlandsfringe.co.uk
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: The Lych Gate Tavern 44 Queen Square, Wolverhampton WV1 1TX.
An image of a microphone in front of a colourful banner which says ‘Midlands Fringe’
An image of a main road. It's empty. There are houses on the far side. On this side of the road a large dayglo yellow poster reads 'Midlands Fringe. 30 shows. 8 venyes. 3 headline acts. Fri 17 - Sun 26 July'
A very colourful poster on an orange/pink background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2026. 17th-26th July, Wolverhampton city centre. 30 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 8 venues has been changed to 33 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 9 venues. Visit midlandsfringe.co.uk
A very colourful poster on an orange/pink background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2026. 17th-26th July, Wolverhampton city centre. 30 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 8 venues has been changed to 33 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 9 venues. Visit midlandsfringe.co.uk
A very colourful poster on an orange/pink background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2026. 17th-26th July, Wolverhampton city centre. 30 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 8 venues has been changed to 33 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 9 venues. Visit midlandsfringe.co.uk
A photo of a car wing mirror. In its crystal clear and sharp reflection you can see a woman holding a phone and taking a photo. In the distance is a blurry roadside poster...
A head and shoulders shot of a woman with brown hair, looking at the camera.
An image of a man in a suit standing on one leg while holding his other ankle and looking at the camera.
Image of two men in suits. One is sitting, the other standing. The standing figure has a face photoshopped onto it. Text reads: I Get Knocked Down. The remarkable story of Chumbawamba and one man's quest to get back up again.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: Howling Wolf Gaming, 29-30 Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3HT.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: The PACK, 25-26 Queen Square, Wolverhampton WV1 1TQ.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: The Wheatsheaf, Market Place, Wolverhampton WV1 3AE.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: Tilstone Studio, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: Waterstones, 13-15 Victoria Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3NP.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: The Qattery, 62 Victoria Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3NX.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: The Lych Gate Tavern 44 Queen Square, Wolverhampton WV1 1TX.
A colourful poster with a bright green background. Text at the top reads Midlands (black on orange) Fringe (white on hot pink) 2026. Wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe venue: K Teas Cakes, 4 St George's Parade, Wolverhampton WV2 1BA.
An orange sqaure with white text. Text reads: A Bit Of A Special Night
A very colourful poster on a blue background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2026. 17th-26th July, Wolverhampton city centre. 30 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 8 venues has been changed to 33 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 9 venues. Visit midlandsfringe.co.uk
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
A head and shoulders shot of a woman with brown hair, looking at the camera.
An image of a man in a suit standing on one leg while holding his other ankle and looking at the camera.
Image of two men in suits. One is sitting, the other standing. The standing figure has a face photoshopped onto it. Text reads: I Get Knocked Down. The remarkable story of Chumbawamba and one man's quest to get back up again.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
A colourful poster on a green background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2026, 17th-26th July, wolverhampton city centre. We are proud to be a Fringe Venue! Waterstones, 13-15 Victoria Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3NP. 2 shows on Sunday 19th July, 1 show on Sunday 26th July.
A very colourful poster on a blue background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2026. 17th-26th July, Wolverhampton city centre. 30 Fringe shows, 3 headline shows, 8 venues. Visit midlandsfringe.co.uk
a pink-and-yellow poster, with an image of a blonde woman with her arms outstretched, and another of a man wearing a black shirt and glasses. Text reads: Yes, We Cant. Rose Condo & Kieren King. Lych Gate Tvern, Wolverhampton. PAYF event. Sunday 5th July, 7.30pm.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
A photo of people sitting listening to a man at a microphone. He has long grey hair tied back, is standing at a microphone, and may be holding his folder the right way up...
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
An image of a man wearing a hat. He looks serious, thoughtful, possibly sad. He may be Tommy Shelby. Text reads: PASTA. Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton June 16th 7.30pm. This month's theme: the cup... half empty or half full.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
An image of a woman sitting in Queen's Square, Wolverhampton. She is writing. Next to the image, white text on a green background reads: Emma Purshouse Poetry gigs June 2026. The New Adelphi, Hull 19th June; Fox & Newt, Leeds - 20th June; Junction Festival, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton - 5th July.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
An image of a man wearing a hat. He looks serious, thoughtful, possibly sad. He may be Tommy Shelby. Text reads: PASTA. Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton June 16th 7.30pm. This month's theme: the cup... half empty or half full.
a pink-and-yellow poster, with an image of a Black man wearing a black shirt. Text reads: Yes, We Cant, online. Featuring Roy McFarlane, current National Canal Laureate. 'Alf Ender, Kate Noakes. PAYF event. Sunday 7th June, 7.30pm.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
a pink-and-yellow poster, with an image of a Black man wearing a black shirt. Text reads: Yes, We Cant, online. Featuring Roy McFarlane, current National Canal Laureate. 'Alf Ender, Kate Noakes. PAYF event. Sunday 7th June, 7.30pm.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on an orange/yellow poster with coloured zig-zag lines. 'Midlands' is in black text on an orange background; 'Fringe' is white on a hot pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in bright yellow. 'Ay It!' is in hot pink on a yellow background. Overall, we'd describe this poster as 'vibrant'.
An image of a blazing building. In the foreground, a child looks knowingly at the camera. Text reads: PASTA, 19th May, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton 7.30pm. Free entry. This month's theme: setting the world on fire.
White text on an orange background. Text reads: May Day celebration canting
A picture of a low-ceilinged, half-timbered room filled with people sitting at tables. They are listening to a poet (standing with her back to us) reading her work.
a pink-and-yellow poster, with an image of a smiling woman wearing a scarf. Text reads: Yes, We Cant. Luch Gate Tavern, Wolverhampton. Featuring Andrea Mbarushimana, Coventry poet laureate 2025-27. PAYF event. Sunday 3rd May, 7.30pm.