The story of the Booming Lovelies so far…. I can clearly recall loving Trisha Broomfield’s poetry at Cranleigh Arts Centre (and admiring her floaty trousers) Then having the delight of meeting Sharron Green in that very same venue How optimistic we were sitting together that night in early 2020, knowing we were in for aContinue reading “Comic Strip Adventures”
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Launch Day
Hello Poetry Lovers Well this particular launch day happened on 2nd November but never too late to share such a wonderful event. We were proud to go to the lovely Cranleigh Arts Centre to see prolific and talented poet Trisha Broomfield launch her collection My Acrostic Mother. What a great afternoon. Trisha, Sharron, cake andContinue reading “Launch Day”
Booming Lovelies
Hello Poetry Lovers And we’re off….. to Soho on Tuesday. It’s finally here at the Spice of Life on Tuesday afternoon. Getting very apprehensive now. No more rehearsing, and nursing a part, we know every part by heart as the song goes. Which isn’t strictly true, there’s some pieces I still have to use theContinue reading “Booming Lovelies”
Interview with Paul McGrane
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (rapturous applause) Our guest tonight is talented and prolific poet Paul McGrane! (Pandemonium. Security nervous) Now settle down, PL’s, because here comes Paul McGrane now!!! (Cheers and vast applause) (our guest descends elegantly down the lighted staircase) Welcome to the show, Paul. I’ve been lookingContinue reading “Interview with Paul McGrane”
A Cat For All Seasons
Hello Poetry Lovers Uncanny! We’re still on the subject of cats!! How did that happen?! Bliss, isn’t it! Lovely and clever poet Heather Cook kindly gave me her Cuddle of Cats collection from 2016 which I can’t stop devouring. There are many wonderful pieces about cats and I’ve put on here one of my absoluteContinue reading “A Cat For All Seasons”
Dear Cat
Hello Poetry Lovers One of my favourite subjects features today. I think you can guess from the title which it is! Clever and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful piece to her cat Perry in blissful tercets. One of my favourite forms. I wonder if every cat lover writes to their cat likeContinue reading “Dear Cat”
Going to the Ball
Hello Poetry Lovers The lovely poet Alan Gregory (@truculentbutamiable on instagram) has written a beautiful piece Going to the Ball. Alan is a prolific poet and writes incredibly clever pieces such as villanelles and other complex structures. A hero of mine. This time Alan has done me the honour of letting me illustrate this particularContinue reading “Going to the Ball”
Interview with Timothy Ades
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (Rapturous applause). Our very distinguished guest tonight is poet and translator Timothy Ades. (Standing ovation that could get out of hand!) Now settle down, PL’s – because here he is now!! (Deafening applause as our esteemed guest walks down the lighted stairs) Welcome to theContinue reading “Interview with Timothy Ades”
National Poetry Day (plus one)
Happy National Poetry Day, Poetry Lovers (I know, it was yesterday). However, a late nod to such a significant day never hurt anyone. The theme was Counting and after scribbling many words about foursomes, couples and threesomes (don’t ask!), they became redundant as I recalled the misery of sums and numbers at school. Quite depressing,Continue reading “National Poetry Day (plus one)”
The Booming Lovelies are back!
Yes, Poetry Lovers, you heard right! The Booming Lovelies are back at The Spice of Life, Soho on 5th November at 2 pm. This is a montage of our previous rehearsals and the work that we have ahead of us. We are apprehensive, but to use the words of Denis Norden –It’ll be alright onContinue reading “The Booming Lovelies are back!”
Heather Moulson 