New Zealand's Penny Ashton (pictured), one of eight international slam champion poets appearing on Nov 28 at Bolton's Phoenix Theatre, Bark Street, Bolton.

Oxford's Hammer and Tongue in conjunction with Write Out Loud present the only NW visit of the National Four Continents SlamTour.

Some of the world's best spoken word artists come together for a poetry slam. Performers from Africa, North America, Europe and Australia compete in this showcase extravaganza!

Performing in support will be talented Write Out Loud regulars, Tony Walsh, Hilary Walker and James Knight.

The Artists:
Europe:
Elvis McGonagall (Scotland) - The current world slam champion
Henry Bowers (Sweden) - World slampionships runner-up 2005
Africa:
Kojo Baffoe (South Africa) - Monstafunk productions supreme
Andreattah Chuma (Botswana) - Star of Exodus Live Poetry
North America:
John Akpata (Canada) - Capital Slam Champion 2005
Sonya Renee - 2004 US National Slam Champion
Australasia
Penny Ashton (New Zealand) - Critically acclaimed comedy poet
Thom the World Poet (Aus) – Legendary traveling street poet

Hosted by:
Julian Jordon - co-founder, Write Out Loud
Steve Larkin - Spoken Word Olympic International Champion

See gig guide for full details and directions.