dominic berry
Author of ‘Tomorrow, I Will Go Dancing’ (flapjack press 2008) and co-host of ‘Freed Up’, Manchester’s busiest and friendliest open mic night, Dominic is a prolific, poetic Performance Artist and Creative Workshop Leader.
recent news
Dominic wins ...
Superheroes Of Slam Final, hosted by the Manchester Literature Festival and Commonword Cultureword at greenroom theatre, Whitworth Street, Manchester!
Dominic Berry’s Kro Pulse...
The launch of Dominic’s first spoken word CD at Kro Bar, 325 Oxford Road, Manchester!
upcoming gigs...
Fruits of the Earth
Earth Café, Manchester
Sunday, 18 July @ 12:00
FREE entry, FREE food, FREE entertainment! Live art form Lee Powers' Spoof reality plus poetry from Julian Daniels, Penn Roberts, Rod Tame, Jackie Hagan, Annette Cookson, Benny-jo Zahl, Belinda Johnston and more!
Animal Writes - creative folk meet up!
greenhouse restaurant, manchester, rusholme
Sunday 25 July @ 15:00
Only £1 in. All welcome. A chance to share some writing you have written, or just sit back and listen to others, maybe share some opinions and feedback, drink lots of tea and eat plenty of cake in a gorgeous veggie restaurant. you don't have to be veggie to come nor does work have to be animal focussed! Hosted by poet Dominic Berry. The more the merrier!
Kendal Calling Festival - TICKETS SOLD OUT!
Lowther Deer Park, Kendal
Friday 30 July @ 12:00
Kendal Calling - the most fun you can have in the countryside with fields full of activities and attractions for everyone, from families to stag parties!
a weekend of festivity and escapism in the fresh country air.
including poetry from John Cooper Clarke, Jo Bell, Tony Walsh and Mike Garry
Jackie Hagan and Anna Percy at POETRY PILLOW
An Outlet, Dale St, Manchester
Friday 6 August @ 19:30
Steve O Connor and Dominic Berry host prize open mic with two very special guests.
Only £3/2 in, first come first on open mic. Open mic'ers get 3 minutes on any theme. Go on, knock our socks off and you might win the enigmatic prize hidden inside the mysterious poetry pillow!
Our first guest this month is three time pillow winner, the wonderful Anna Percy.
Next up is Jackie Hagan, debuting her amazing set she will be taking up to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
All this and the hosts in pyjamas?!? Not to be missed!! Be sure to join us there :)
Freed Up Poets
greenroom, Manchester
Thursday 19th August @ 19:30
Steve O Connor and Dominic Berry host a summer open mic where anyone who wants to read gets 4 minutes on that month's given theme. To find out the theme and book a slot to read you have to call Greenroom box office on 0161 615 0500. But anyone can turn up to watch and just enjoy some brilliant new poetry from new and established writers.
Pulse - 1 hour long poetry performance set
Winton Library, Salford, Northwest
Saturday 21 August @ 10:00
An hour of family friendly performance poems about bikes, beans, mums, love, aubergines and wizards. Exclusive free performance open to all.
Manchester Pride: OUTSPOKEN
Contact Theatre, Manchester UK, Northwest
Thursday 26 August @ 19:30
A fantastic show in collaboration with Manchester Pride. Manchester poets showcase a theatrical, fantastical, lyrical journey through modern love and what it means to be 'queer'. features guest set from Steve O Connor and many special surprises!
