
“CPCFire is exactly what it says on the tin – FIRE POETRY”
USAAMA MINHAS — A HAMMER & TONGUE NATIONAL POETRY SLAM CHAMPION
“Great hosts, warm atmosphere, supportive crowd – Golden!”
SOLOMON OB — HAMMER & TONGUE NATIONAL POETRY SLAM CHAMPION (+)
“A beautiful community of words”
PETE THE TEMP — A UK NATIONAL POETRY SLAM CHAMPION (+)
“Great hosts, diverse talent and full of positive vibes”
Tom Gill — A UK National Poetry Slam ChampioN (+)
“CPCFire is warm and chocolaty, welcoming and always full of surprises. There’s also great chocolate but not enough chocolate poems.”
ROBIN LAMBOLL — A UK NATIONAL POETRY SLAM CHAMPION (AND A PHYSICIST)
“The warmest Open Mic Night in London filled with laughter, tenderness and support. Instantly welcoming, instantly captivating. Miss them already.”
JONNA NUMMELA — A FINLAND SLAM CHAMPION / NORDICS SLAM CHAMPION 2019
“CPCFIRE is everything you want in a poetry night—inclusive hosts, sh*t hot poetry, and a burning mic. Ideal for first time performers if you’re looking for a safe environment to share in.”
AMANI SAEED — BARBICAN YOUNG POET / FOUNDER OF GOLDEN TONGUE
“CPCFire. An open mic full of headliners in an electric atmosphere. With chocolate. The best night I know of…”
CLIVE OSEMAN — A HAMMER & TONGUE REGIONAL FINALIST (+)
“Really hot poetry at the centre of the community! The chocolate is excellent as well!”
REUBEN WOOLLEY — EDITOR OF ‘I AM NOT A SILENT POET’ MAGAZINE
“Completely captivating… stunning performances with wit and charm. Superb!”
LEANNE MODEN — A BBC Edinburgh Fringe Slam NATIONAL FINALIST
“Chocolate, poetry, good times AND the promotion of ethical goods. What’s not to love?”
BRYN FRERE-SMITH — FOUNDER OF BLUE BEAR COFFEE CO.
“We love poetry, we love chocolate, so it only stands to reason; We love Chocolate Poetry Club!”
HANNAH / AMAR — EDITORS OF ‘POETICAL’ MAGAZINE
“CPCFire is rowdy and passionate, it’s about community. They celebrate and showcase local talent, encouraging poets to stand up.”
MICAH BOURNES — COFOUNDER OF ‘FIGHT EVIL WITH POETRY’ ANTHOLOGY
“Chocolate and poetry are two of my great loves, marrying at CPCFIRE for a night full of sweetness.”
Shaniqua Benjamin — Founder of Young People Insight CIC–
“Paul Points’ poem… ‘Library of Skin’ can set a chocolate poetry night off… F-I-R-E!”
Abe Gibson — London’s Transport first Resident Poet
“There’s an art to shows like this and CPC have cracked it!”
John Clarke AKA The Jazzman
“CPCFIRE: A wonderfully bizarre idea – creativity, love for chocolate and green thinking all coming together!”
CAMDEN TOWN LONDON
“Chocolate Poetry Club’s ‘FIRE’: Community at its BEST – uplifting, galvanising, welcoming”
THE UPCOMING MAGAZINE
“Incredibly supportive. One of the best places to attend an open mic night in Camden”
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