Spoke ‘N’ Heard, a new spoken word night in Manchester compered by Monkey Poet, kicks off on Wednesday 21 March with guests Ross Sutherland and Jackie Hagan at Gullivers pub, Oldham Street, Manchester, at 8pm. The night includes a small open mic section, on a first-come-first-served basis, with prizes. Entry: £5. Manchester-based Monkey Poet  has won seven fringe awards around the world, including  Best Poet at the San Francisco Fringe Festival two years running. More details and Map