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Following his sell out show here at The Met just before lockdown, Bury born poet Steven returns with his new show of poetry, comedy and music.

Taking material from his three published collections alongside new poems, the show is interspersed with music and some surprise guests.

His poetry covers all aspects of life, love, politics, absurdities, childhood, religion and various adult pastimes!

Expect laughs and tears in this diverse and thoroughly entertaining evening.

Dates & Times

Last session: Thu 24 Feb 2022 at 7:30 PM - This event has now passed

Derby Hall @ The Met
£13 / £11 concessions (inc fees)

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Covid Safety at The Met

This will be a full-capacity event with a non-socially distanced audience; we will however still be utilising many Covid safety measures for your safety and the safety of our staff.

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Reviews

“Arresting engaging poetic verse laced with class A Northern humour.”

Vinny Peculiar (musician, songwriter, poet)

“As with his first book Steve draws on his personal experience and delivers a unique perspective with wit and attitude. Recommended for anyone who has a brain and a heart.”

Henry Normal (Former MD Baby Cow Productions, Poet, writer, producer—The Royle Family, Gavin and Stacey, Mrs. Merton, Alan Partridge etc).

“A funny man and a proper gent who writes proper poems.”

Dave Cohen (comedian, writer - Have I Got News For You, Spittin- Image, Horrible Histories)

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