We are hard at work finalising the new CB1 Poetry at Michaelhouse 2008-2009 programme, which will include very exciting readings from some of UK poetry's biggest names. Full details will be released here shortly. In the mean while, here is a restrospective slideshow of some of the events from the autumn 2007 - spring 2008 season.



We have also had our last open mike evening at CB1 Cafe for the spring/summer period, but open mike evenings will resume as part of the new season.

Our previous '07-'08 programme is given here, and some additional photographs from our launch event here.

CB1 Poetry

CB1 Poetry has held regular readings at CB1 Cafe on Mill Road for nearly ten years, and in 2007 began its major new series of readings at the Michaelhouse in the city centre. The readings feature some very well known, award winning guest poets, along with support readings from talented up and coming writers from Cambridge and further afield. Acclaimed poet and novelist Tobias Hill is patron of the series; you can hear his interview with the BBC here.

CB1 Poetry has always been about providing opportunities for poets to develop their talent before a discerning audience, so as well as holding our regular Open Mike evenings at CB1 Cafe, we also feature short poem floor spots at the Michaelhouse events. These afford less experienced poets the opportunity to give a 2-minute reading in front of a large audience.

Events also offer books for sale, as well as food and drink, before and after the readings, and during a 15 minute interval. The venue is open from 7:30pm, with readings commencing at 8pm sharp and finishing at 10pm. The Michaelhouse bar remains open till 11pm.

Our entry prices are £5 (£3 concessions) for guest reader events at Michaelhouse, and £3 (£2 concessions) for open mike evenings at CB1 Cafe.

We hope to see you soon, both at CB1 Cafe and at our new venue, to hear some amazing poetry.