bangkok poetry

Sunday, May 20, 2012

"MACDUFF: That way the noise is..." @ Bangkok Poetry / June 7

The theme for the next Bangkok Poetry happening on Thursday, June 7th is "MACDUFF: That way the noise is...."

This line is taken from the Scottish Play. "The Scottish Play," you ask? That's an old euphemism for a certain play by Mr. William Shakespeare -- it's believed that to speak the play's name (or, indeed, even to quote the play) in a theater is to call down disaster. (Um..., but this is Bangkok; we're not in a theater.) (Aren't we?)

Okay, this theme is a bit cryptic (MacDuff? Noise? Which way?). But it's also topical. Take it where you will. See what happens.

Priority will be given to artists choosing to take up the theme. If you'd like to perform an original work, contact us ASAP -- spots will go swiftly. Email: bangkokpoetry@gmail.com

See you on stage.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

"We two form a multitude" @ Bangkok Poetry / April 26

The theme for the April 26 Bangkok Poetry happening at Opposite is "We two form a multitude." The event is the first night of the three day What the Festival: the 2nd Anniversary celebration of WTF Bar & Gallery.

For this event, performers are asked to perform with a collaborator. Filmmaker & poet. Storyteller & musician. Poet & poet. Graphic novelist & musician. Etc.

Scheduled performers include:

Ali Wiener and Tanny Chiengtong
Dhami Boo
Scooter Mastain
Boaz Zippor
Tipsuda Chaichana and Peera Panarut
KJ Miner

Intermission

Ian Burden, Kenneth Duell and DJ Never Ready
Emma Rosenberg and Kim Philley
Richard Hermes
Maung Day
Kelsy Carol Seetso and Tumi
Colin Cheney and Kathy MacLeod

* Please join us afterwards for the unveiling of Kathy MacLeod's new WTF mural in the alley.

Arrive to Opposite early (7:15-7:30) to get a seat.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Poetry Mahanakorn @ WordPlay : A Bangkok Poetry Happening

Please join us for a special Bangkok Poetry happening: Poetry Mahanakorn @ WordPlay.

The culminating event of the second annual Bangkok Literary Festival at the Nielson Hayes Library, Poetry Mahanakorn will feature performances by poets, writers, and graphic novelists from the popular Bangkok Poetry series at Opposite/WTF Cafe and Gallery.

WordPlay is a day-long festival of workshops and readings by writers like David Young, Kriengsak Charoenwongsak, Joe Cummings, Philip Cornwel-Smith, and others. See here for complete event details.

Eight poets, writers, and graphic novelists will perform in English, Thai, and Burmese on the theme, "Poetry Mahanakorn." There will also be a few open-mic slots for festival attendees: sign-up available onsite on the day of the festival.

Performers include:

Zakariya Amataya, Thai poet
Tipsuda Chaichana, Thai poet
Colin Cheney, American poet
Maung Day, Burmese poet
Nicholas Gulig, Thai-American poet
Anothai Kaewkaen, Thai-American translator and poet
Kathy MacLeod, Thai-American graphic novelist and cartoonist
Jarrett Wrisley, American writer/chef

RSVP on Facebook.

Refreshments will be available on-site. Arrive early to get a seat.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

“Not my thing” @ Bangkok Poetry / March 8

Please join us for the next Bangkok Poetry happening at Opposite, Thursday, March 8th, 8:00 P.M.

The theme is “Not my thing.” For this evening, contributors are encouraged to perform in a medium other than their own.

Anke Jansen
Alan Marshall
Fleassy Malay
Tipsuda Chaichana
Kim Philley
Anothai Kaewkaen
Breslyn McCrory
KJ Miner

Intermission

Note Dudesweet
Kathleen Naughton
Nick Gulig
Kathy MacLeod
Jerry Fagersburg
James Coon

Please arrive early for the event -- seats will go quickly.